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Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two new billboards along Orange Avenue in Roanoke honor lives lost to fentanyl—nineteen families display photos until October to raise awareness and share community resources. WDBJ7
- ➤ Roanoke veterans of World War II celebrated milestone birthdays yesterday — community members and family honored their service and dedication with special gatherings. WDBJ7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau has offered cybersecurity tips for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help local residents protect their personal information online — the advice stresses strong passwords, privacy setting checks, and cautious sharing when using apps. WSLS 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ABC13’s Kelsey Childress revives the Spooky Spots series with a new haunted tour at Terror Manor in Roanoke—this attraction has 30 to 40 themed rooms offering various scares. Viewers will see the full tour on ABC13 News tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia-grown pumpkins from Dark Leaf Farm in Appomattox were delivered to the Executive Mansion on Friday, October 10—presented by First Lady Suzanne Youngkin as part of an annual tradition for Virginia Pumpkin Month. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Heart Association partnered with LewisGale Montgomery to hold the 2025 New River Valley Heart Walk at Huckleberry Park in Christiansburg on Saturday morning — dozens of residents and Virginia Tech student athletes joined warm-up drills to raise funds against heart disease and stroke. The organization will host another Heart Walk in Roanoke on Oct. 25 at River’s Edge Park. WSLS 10
- ➤ AARP warns that scammers are likely to target vulnerable beneficiaries during Medicare open enrollment starting Wednesday, Oct. 15, and urges people to use official channels. Beneficiaries should report unexpected calls & offers to local law enforcement to protect their personal information. WSLS 10
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Jamie McLean Band Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying guitar skills of Jamie McLean, known for his work with Aaron Neville.
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Roanoke GO Outside Festival
All day — Elmwood Park — Free entry — Celebrate outdoor recreation with music, food, and engaging events at this annual festival.
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Matt Mathews Performance
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Berglund Center — Tickets starting at $27 — Enjoy a night of theatrical entertainment with Matt Mathews in Roanoke.
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