Jamison Ave Arrest • Melrose Plaza Expansion • Metallica’s Farm-to-Table Feast

Monday, May 12, 2025 — A man is under arrest after a deadly shooting in southeast Roanoke. Plus, big changes in northwest Roanoke as Melrose Plaza welcomes a new community bank—and Metallica gets a taste of local flavor, thanks to a farm in Blacksburg. WFIR’s News Express has these top local stories and more, including a Sub Station revival, Griffith’s Gulf of Mexico theory, and a salute to National Police Week.Stories Covered:Arrest made in fatal Dollar General shooting on Jamison Ave SEMetallica dines on locally-sourced food from Glade Road Growing in BlacksburgBank of Botetourt opens first Roanoke City branch in Melrose PlazaAEP construction bringing closures to key Roanoke intersectionLynchburg purse snatcher caughtMedicaid cut concerns for Virginia military familiesGriffith’s take on Gulf of Mexico name changeNational Police Week tributes from SWVA leadersSub Station restaurant returning to Blacksburg👉 Stream WFIR News Express anywhere you get your podcasts: Alexa, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Anchor.