🌱 Why Cave Spring’s past is suddenly on the endangered list

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• Why Cave Spring’s past is suddenly on the endangered list

Also on today's calendar: CIT- Counselor in Training - Full Day (wk2 | 9a-3p) - Roanoke, VA 2026 and 1 more event.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Cave Spring named among Roanoke Valley's most endangered historic places for 2026 (wsls.com) — Cave Spring’s historic crossroads community has been named one of the Roanoke Valley’s most endangered sites, after several landmark homes were recently demolished and new development raised preservation concerns. Remaining structures like the spring, Dr. Gale House, and former Cave Spring Methodist Church are now in the spotlight, and residents are invited to share stories and documents at an August 4 oral history event in Raleigh Court.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cave Spring

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 30

• Trnasformation Goals for Souls →
  South County Library, 6303 Merriman Rd, Roanoke
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday June 1

• Personal property tax due. →
  Roanoke County, VA Calendar, 5204 Bernard Drive SW First Floor, Roanoke
  8:00 am

Tuesday June 2

• Planning Commission Public Hearing →
  Roanoke County, VA Calendar, 5204 Bernard Drive SW First Floor, Roanoke
  6:00 pm

Monday June 8

• CIT- Counselor in Training - Full Day (wk2 | 9a-3p) - Roanoke, VA 2026 →
  North Cross School, 4254 Colonial Ave, Roanoke
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 26

• Northside High School Graduation →
  Salem, VA Calendar, 1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem
  2:30 pm
• Hidden Valley High School Graduation →
  Salem, VA Calendar, 1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem
  5:30 pm

Wednesday May 27

• 2026 Women of the Chamber Series
  Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, 210 S Jefferson St, Roanoke
• Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Commission →
  Roanoke, VA Calendar, 110 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke
  1:00 pm
• William Byrd High School Graduation →
  Salem, VA Calendar, 1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem
  2:30 pm
• Cave Spring High School Graduation →
  Salem, VA Calendar, 1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem
  5:30 pm
• Boogie on the Mountain
  Mill Mountain Discovery Center - Roanoke VA 24011
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Party in Elmwood →
  Elmwood Park, 706 S Jefferson St., Roanoke
  5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Roanoke

• Select Medical, Carilion Clinic partner to operate new Roanoke 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital (wsls.com)
• Photos: A visit to Asher's Coffee Beans in Roanoke's Grandin Village (roanoke.com)
• Stephanie Moon Reynolds officially launches campaign for Roanoke City Council (wfirnews.com)

Salem

• Salem Ridgeyaks explode early, earn series split at Hill City, 10-2 (wdbj7.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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