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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke County police found a body in a home on July 17—officials are continuing their investigation into the case. WDBJ7
- ➤ At approximately 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Roanoke County police responded to a disturbance call at a home in the 4400 block of Yellow Mountain Road where they found a dead person—investigation is underway and one person is detained with no threat to the public. ABC 13
- ➤ Today, Roanoke County police responded to a call and found an unidentified body inside a home—further investigation is underway. WDBJ7
- ➤ Police are investigating after a person was found dead inside a home on the 4400 block of Yellow Mountain Road in Roanoke County at 8:30 a.m. Thursday — a subject has been detained and officials say there is no public threat. WSLS 10
- ➤ Six years ago—July 17—in 2019, Kyyona Casey was found shot to death in her car on Orange Avenue in Roanoke, and her father remains determined to find her killer while urging anyone with information to contact Roanoke Police. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ TAP has released tickets for its 60th anniversary celebration, A Night at the Museum: A Journey Through 60 Years of Action, which will take place on Monday, October 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Transportation downtown. The event will feature historic trains, live music, and interactive exhibits — with proceeds supporting TAP’s community programs. The Roanoke Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has launched its first adult high school program at Melrose Plaza for residents 21 and older to earn a Virginia high school diploma while gaining career skills. The Excel Center will open on Aug. 25 and will offer free classroom instruction—transportation assistance, ESL services and industry certificates in fields like technology, manufacturing, hospitality and healthcare. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LewisGale Medical Center in Salem celebrated the 50th anniversary of its behavioral health program earlier this week—marking decades of evolving service and care. WFIR News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Day two of the USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships is underway at Elmwood Park as athletes compete in short track sprint races today—final races at 7 and 7:30 tonight will feature elite mountain bikers, and the championships will continue on trails at Explore Park from tomorrow through Sunday. WFIR News
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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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Big Lick Comic Con: Summer Celebration
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Berglund Center — Cost information not provided — Celebrate summer with unique backgrounds and fandom at this local comic con.
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Shrek The Musical Live
1-4 p.m. — Mill Mountain Theater, Trinkle MainStage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a delightful performance of Shrek The Musical in Roanoke.
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