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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local officials announced that farmers’ markets in Pulaski and Roanoke each received $50,000 to upgrade their facilities—improvements will include modern equipment and renovated market spaces for local shoppers. WDBJ7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in Northwest Roanoke helped a woman escape a kitchen fire on the 1900 block of Melrose Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Friday — one neighbor ran to assist while another alerted Roanoke Fire/EMS Station 5, and firefighters contained the blaze in 11 minutes with no injuries. WFXR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke Police launched Operation Summer Shield to target violent offenders and curb reckless driving as summer crime rises, and in recent weeks officers with federal and probation partners served over 150 warrants—aiming to keep downtown nightlife safe. WDBJ7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pulaski and Roanoke each got a $50,000 grant from Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development fund to upgrade their farmers’ markets—Pulaski will build a new open-air structure on Main Street for The Marketplace. In Roanoke, the funds will be used to install new awnings on the Historic Roanoke City Market to offer shelter and accommodate more vendors at its 42 stalls. WDBJ7
- ➤ In Roanoke, gasoline prices dropped 4.5 cents in the past week to reach $2.86 per gallon today according to GasBuddy's survey of 155 stations, and are 16.8 cents lower than a month ago and 47.1 cents lower than a year ago—national gasoline prices have risen nearly 10 cents per gallon while diesel increased almost 2 cents. WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rescued bobcat kittens are recovering at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke and can now be seen live on camera as their litter grows to three. Staff care for two males—one found near Floyd and one rescued from Wytheville—and a wild female found on June 20 in a backyard, with all set to be nurtured until they are ready to return to the wild. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Roanoke secured a $1 million award from the state’s Industrial Revitalization Fund to redevelop the former Walker Foundry site into a mixed-use project that will renovate over 16,000 square feet of industrial space and add nearly 275 new homes along with fresh food, wellness, and affordable housing. Developer Greg Kakness and Foundry Realty, who acquired the property in August 2024, plan a community-focused project that promises new jobs and enhanced local amenities — a transformational effort for the Norwich area. WSLS 10
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Shrek The Musical
1-4 p.m. — Mill Mountain Theater, Trinkle MainStage — VIP packages available — Experience the beloved story of Shrek in a spectacular musical performance.
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Roanoke Comedy Fest: Rich Vos Live
6:30-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets available — Experience the comedic brilliance of Rich Vos, a stand-up legend with decades of laughter to share.
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The Concert - A Tribute to ABBA
6-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Ticket prices may vary — Relive the golden days of pop with one of the best ABBA tribute acts in the world.
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Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Berglund Center — Tickets required — Experience a captivating laser and light show set to the iconic music of Pink Floyd.
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2nd Annual Safe Community Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Berglund Center — Registration fee required — Celebrate community spirit with music, food, and fun activities for all ages.
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