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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Assistant Chief Mack Mays died unexpectedly on July 10 and had served the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department for 12 years—no funeral arrangements have been announced. ABC 13
- ➤ On July 3, Tandem Behavioral Health held a community cookout at its Patterson Avenue facility where clients, staff, and community partners celebrated recovery progress with free hot dogs and hamburgers—recovery resources were shared and referral networks strengthened. The organization will plan additional events later this year to continue building community support. The Roanoke Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill Industries of the Valleys announced seven Roanoke community leaders will be honored as Living Legends at Melrose Plaza’s Grand Opening on Thursday, July 31 — the History Wall will display their contributions to education, civic leadership, journalism and cultural preservation. The rotating exhibit will update annually to continue recognizing these local changemakers. The Roanoke Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the Roanoke Sheriff’s Office updated the CLEAN initiative launched on Earth Day, saying the team collected over 4,500 pounds of litter in two months and that school resource officers now help keep parks and neighborhoods safe — residents may submit cleaning requests when needed. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Kaine met with leaders from the Boys and Girls Club of SWVA on July 12 to discuss possible funding cuts that may affect their programs. The conversation focused on exploring ways to protect youth services amid budget concerns. WDBJ7
- ➤ Mayor Joe Cobb declared July 5 as 'Booker T. Washington Park Day' to honor the park’s 102nd anniversary and its history as the only playground for African Americans during segregation—now featuring updated courts and a new enhanced pool. Community leaders and longtime residents celebrated the proclamation, marking the park’s lasting legacy in our city. The Roanoke Tribune
- ➤ Sen. Tim Kaine met on Saturday with leaders from the Boys and Girls Clubs to discuss how federal funding cuts might hurt eight sites after Virginia did not receive its $108 million allotment. The club, which depends on 60% of its support from federal grants, faces an uncertain future — Kaine said he would bring the issue to Washington. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local fans enjoyed the new Banana Ball game at the Salem Red Sox stadium during the Salem Fair, where the packed stands made the experience exciting. The game will return on Saturday—promising more fun for families and sports enthusiasts. WDBJ7
- ➤ Hollins University, the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County will host the 2025 and 2026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships from July 14 to 20 at Virginia’s Blue Ridge—America’s East Coast mountain biking capital—and they expect to draw over 1,900 athletes. The event will start with a Marathon race at Carvins Cove on July 14, with races beginning at 7 a.m. at Hollins campus. The Roanoke Tribune
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Summer Discovery Days at the Museum
10 AM — O. Winston Link & Roanoke History Museum — $5 per child — Interactive summer learning themed around local history and hands-on adventures.
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Weekly Club Meeting
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Charter Hall at the City Market Building — Registration required — Attend this weekly meeting in person or virtually via Zoom.
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Summer Senior Club
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Historic Fishburn Mansion — $30 — Engage in crafts and games while making new friends in a welcoming environment.
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Diamond Rio Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved country band Diamond Rio live in Roanoke.
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Spanish Tune-Up for Middle School Students
9 AM - 12 PM — Michael Eaton — Cancellation and change fees apply — A fun camp for rising sixth to eighth graders to boost their Spanish skills over the summer.
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Nat Myers Live at FloydFest
8 p.m. — FloydFest — Ticket information available — Experience the soulful sounds of Nat Myers in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
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Endless Summer 1-Mile Run & Relay
6:15-7:30 p.m. — Hidden Valley High School — Registration fee required — A family-friendly track event featuring a 1-mile run and kids' dash.
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Shallow Side Live at Sidewinders
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Sidewinders — $15 — Experience an electrifying night of rock music with Shallow Side brought to you by The Rock Channel.
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Billy Currington & Kip Moore Concert
7-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fantastic evening of music with national artists Billy Currington and Kip Moore at the Budweiser Summer Series.
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Breakthrough Basketball Attack & Counter Camp
July 29-31 — Performance Sportsplex — $97 for observing coaches — Rapidly enhance your basketball skills while building character and confidence.
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