“Jazz in July”; heralding the future of Melrose Plaza Emma Thomas July 14, 2023 1 min read Photo: From Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Facebook page A Roanoke-native is returning for a performance that organizers hope will kick-off the future Melrose Plaza’s reputation as a local gathering place. WFIR’s Emma Thomas, has that story: Click here to learn more about Melrose Plaza About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Hurricane season briefing in Roanoke focuses on “Inland Impacts”Next: Congressman questions FBI Director about Virginia issues Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025