Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Roanoke.
🏘️ Community
The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Department’s Blue Envelope Program helps drivers with autism signal law enforcement during stops and went into effect on July 1, 2025; Tameka Paige will host a community conversation at the Berglund Center on Saturday, Oct.
24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance is hosting a March for a Moratorium on Wednesday, Oct.
21 in Grandin Village from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — the march will be followed by a documentary screening of Versus Goliath at the Grandin Theatre.
The free Go Outside Festival runs Oct.
16-18 at Elmwood Park and Explore Park, offering outdoor adventures (including a Ninja Warrior course, climbing, bike demos, live music and food vendors) that bring locals together with an emphasis on sustainability. Visitors can explore events throughout the weekend.
🎭 Culture
Comic Brad Williams will bring his Tall Tales Tour to Roanoke, offering local audiences a night of stand-up comedy and storytelling.
Details on performance dates are expected to be announced soon (check local listings).
Founding member and songwriter Allen Mills of the Lost and Found passed away in August at age (88).
The band will be inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 22, with Floyd Country Store hosting a celebration on Oct. 25.
📰 Economy
Google is confirmed as the corporate parent behind a data center project planned for Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County — the facility will undergo engineering, utility, and environmental reviews until March 2027 as part of efforts by the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority to support community investment.
🏛️ Government
WVRIFA confirmed today that Google is evaluating Wood Haven Technology Park as a potential data center site.
The due diligence process will run through March 2027 (this study may boost local jobs and investment) as more details are shared.
🏈 Sports
Star City Fittest returns for its fourth year in Roanoke Valley with local fitness competitions + training sessions planned soon.
Details on event times and venues will be confirmed shortly.
The Roanoke Valley Curling Club will host a learn-to-curl event on Nov.
1 at its facility; interested residents can sign up+ receive basic instruction in the sport.
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