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Roanoke
Monday, July 21st, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Blue Ridge Independent Living Center and Roanoke officials celebrate the 35th anniversary of the ADA at 11 a.m. at Henrietta Lacks Plaza; the event will include frozen treats and speeches by (Mayor Joe Cobb, Karen Michalski-Karney, and Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones). WSLS 10
- ➤ Pirate Days returned to Smith Mountain Lake for its 12th year starting Friday and offered three days of family fun with games, theatrical shows, bands, sword fighting, and a popular water gun fight drawing hundreds of boats on Saturday—this event aims to support local businesses during the slower summer season. WFXR-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, rescue crews in Dante responded to severe flooding when a woman was sucked into a culvert and swept 2,000 feet downstream before a boat from Cleveland saved her—13 people were injured and 36 were rescued while several residents were displaced. Cardinal News
- ➤ A man died when his Infiniti left the road and hit two AEP utility poles and a tree in Northwest Roanoke early Sunday morning—Roanoke Police said the roadway remained closed due to the damage. WSLS 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke's federal court has seen a sharp increase in immigration charges as 32 people were charged with illegal reentry after deportation this year, up from 13 during the previous administration, and federal prosecutors say enforcement priorities set by the current government have driven the surge & questions remain over whether the accused fit the violent criminal label. The Roanoke Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Salem Planning Commission unanimously recommended that city council approve a rezoning request for a 171-unit townhome development on Newman Drive proposed by ABoone Real Estate Inc. during a public hearing where residents raised issues about traffic, property values and flooding — concerns somewhat eased by a study that found minimal delay increases — and city officials will review these factors at an upcoming meeting. The Roanoke Times
- ➤ Today, Roanoke City Council holds a public hearing in the Council Chamber at 215 Church Ave (2 p.m. council meeting and 7 p.m. public hearing) to discuss using up to $25 million to pay for unfinished repairs on city buildings. The plan uses funds to fix elevators with $4.3 million, HVAC with $14.3 million, electrical upgrades with $1.8 million and boilers with $1.2 million, helped by extra revenue from a 1% meals tax. Cardinal News
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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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The Vapors Live Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Elmwood Park — Tickets required — Experience a nostalgic night with 80's hits featuring The Vapors and other iconic bands.
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