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Roanoke
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Angels of Assisi announced that a mobile pet health clinic and a pet adoption event will be held soon in Bedford to serve local pet owners. The clinic will operate Friday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Falling Creek Park picnic tables—National Adoption Week events will be hosted at Valley View PetSmart on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. WSLS 10
- ➤ LeMajor 'Lee' Hill is a lifelong Roanoke resident who spent 25 years in law enforcement before retiring to become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner while building a leadership business with his wife. He works to help future officers lead with integrity and supports community-centered policing efforts. The Roanoke Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A flash flood in Dante on July 18 caused up to 7 inches of rain that forced swift water rescues and evacuations while Russell County declared an emergency and set up donation centers at the Dante Community Center — St. Paul Town Hall. Cardinal News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Verizon stores in the area will give free backpacks to students in need on Sunday, July 27 starting at 1 p.m. at several local locations — officials warn that long lines are expected and advise arriving early. WSLS 10
- ➤ The Virginia School Boards Association has announced winners of its first Showcasing Innovation Award during summer board meetings—Clarke County Public Schools' JumpStart Program won for divisions with student populations below 10,000 and Hampton City Public Schools' Instructional Toolkit led for divisions above 10,001. Louisa County Public Schools and Roanoke City Public Schools received honorable mentions—recognizing their innovative programs. The Roanoke Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three local fire crews were deployed to areas affected by flooding from recent storms — emergency teams responded to residents' calls and worked to secure affected neighborhoods. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke Fire-EMS Department deployed to Abingdon on Friday to help communities expected to face heavy flooding while Lynchburg Fire Department sent 12 team members to Tazewell County on Saturday for search and rescue efforts—ensuring their service in Lynchburg was not impacted—as they supported emergency responders in Southwest Virginia. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cody Beck, a Jefferson Forest student with Protein Losing Enteropathy, received a call on Friday, July 18 at 11:45 p.m. that he would soon get a heart transplant at UVA—his family was watching Iron Man when the call came—and his mother Gina said she feels the timing shows God's perfect plan as updates follow. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Division I athlete Dere Hicks was hired as an assistant football coach at Roanoke College to work under head coach Bryan Stinespring. He will help recruit and support players for the season opener against Virginia University of Lynchburg at Salem Stadium on Sept. 2 — the college’s first full football season since 1942. The Roanoke Tribune
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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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Lost 80's Live Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Tickets vary — Celebrate the 23rd anniversary of Lost 80's Live with iconic New Wave and Pop acts from the 80s.
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