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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was injured in a late-night shooting on Saturday on the 800 block of Hunt Ave NW in Roanoke—he suffered non life-threatening gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital. WDBJ7
- ➤ A woman was hospitalized Sunday after an early morning shooting in Henry County; she was taken by private vehicle to SOVAH Health Martinsville and then airlifted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital—investigators have collected evidence as they continue questioning witnesses. ABC 13
- ➤ Roanoke Police responded about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday to a shooting on the 200 block of 12th St. SW—where they found a man fatally shot— and no arrests have been made, with officials noting this incident is one of at least three shootings in a 12-hour span. WDBJ7
- ➤ Early Sunday morning at 12:28 a.m.—Roanoke police responded to a shooting at the 200 block of 12th St SW and found a man with fatal gunshot wounds who died at the scene. ABC 13
- ➤ Roanoke police said a man was hospitalized after sustaining non-life-threatening gunshot wounds late Saturday on the 800 block of Hunt Ave NW — he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb will announce today the Hope and Home Task Force to address homelessness at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. Officials say the task force will collect data and work with local agencies over the next 12 to 18 months—efforts driven by a reversal in progress after homelessness improved before COVID-19. WSLS 10
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Train & Edwin McCain Concert
3:30-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring the hits of Train and Edwin McCain.
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Icons of Country Tribute Night
7-11 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Admission details on event website — Celebrate the best of country music with tributes to Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, and Miranda Lambert.
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Tyler Hubbard Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with national artist Tyler Hubbard as part of the Budweiser Summer Series.
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