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Roanoke
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The third annual Charlotte’s Play Yellow Invitational Golf Tournament—set for Ballyhack Golf Club from July 18 to 20—will raise funds for the Life Ring Foundation—partnering with Carilion Clinic—to help children with cancer. WSLS 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two adults, three children and three cats were displaced from their home at the 1100 block of 15th Street SE after a basement dryer ignited a fire at 2:50 a.m. July 14 — fire crews found flames in the basement and the family is receiving help from the American Red Cross. WDBJ7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke police are seeking public help to locate a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen on July 13 at 1 a.m. at her home in the 2800 block of Lansing Ave SW — she is described as black with brown hair and brown eyes, 5’03 in height and weighing 180 pounds. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke received a baby beaver kit from the Wildlife Center of Virginia on July 8 to join two other kits, and all will remain until a planned spring 2027 release. The kit was found swimming near people at the Rivanna River and is bottle-fed every five hours — its growth and socialization are carefully monitored. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two new residential addiction treatment programs — Strong Futures in Norton and Four Truths in Roanoke — will receive opioid abatement funds to help pregnant and parenting women keep their children with them during treatment for substance use disorder. Strong Futures will use nearly $597,000 to renovate an old hospital while Four Truths will expand its capacity with a $154,800 grant. Cardinal News
- ➤ Virginia health officials reported that since Memorial Day, six children under five drowned—exceeding totals from past summers—and they urge caregivers to closely supervise children near water, use fences and life jackets, and avoid distractions. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia’s Blue Ridge will host the USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Biking Championship this week as thousands of cyclists compete on trails at Explore Park + Elmwood Park and Carvins Cove. Roanoke rider Abigail Snyder, entering her fifth championship, said she plans to push her limits as the event, which will return in 2026, draws fans and families. WFXR-TV
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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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Cocktails and Creators
7-11:59 p.m. — Six and Sky Rooftop Grille — $30 — Mingle with comic creators while enjoying a cocktail and scenic views in an exclusive meet and greet.
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The wound is the place where the light enters you.
~ Rumi
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