3 Things to Know: Your Weekend Rundown from WFXR News

3 Things to Know: Your Weekend Rundown from WFXR News

Every week, 3 Things to Know brings you a quick, engaging rundown of what’s happening in Southwest Virginia. From community events and local headlines to weather updates and uplifting stories, our team at WFXR News helps you start your week informed, in under 3 minutes. No fluff. Just 3 things, straight from the source.

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August 15, 2025 1 min

Here are 3 Things to Know this weekend across Southwest Virginia:

🎶 Live music returns to 5 Points Outdoors this Saturday with Roanoke’s own Lazy Man Dub Band bringing reggae vibes to “The Dog Bowl” at Black Dog Salvage. Don’t miss it!

🌤 Kara Thompson’s weekend forecast: Mostly dry Saturday with highs in the mid-80s to low 90s and isolated storms possible. Sunday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of showers.

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Here are 3 Things to Know for this weekend across Southwest Virginia:

🏃‍♂️ The Salem Distance Run returns for its 51st year, featuring a Kids Run, 5K, and 10K, all in support of the Salem Museum and years of preserved local history.

🌦 Meteorologist Kara Thompson says Saturday starts sunny with clouds rolling in, then showers and isolated storms are possible Sunday across the region.

🎻 Reporter Zoe Mowery highlights the 89th annual ...

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