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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Roanoke County school bus backed into Brittany Hayes’s 2017 Honda Civic parked in Old Southwest on April 17, causing about $3,500 in damage—VA Corp released the final $215.69 payment Friday to clear the repair delay. Roanoke.com
- ➤ Three residents were displaced after a house fire on Sunday at about 7:15 p.m. in the 4300 block of Buck Mountain Road — firefighters controlled the blaze in about an hour, the displaced are staying with family, a dog was rescued, and a cat remains missing while the Fire Marshal investigates the cause. WSLS 10
- ➤ Four people were injured in a boat crash on Lake Moomaw in Bath County Saturday, August 16—officials said the vessel struck an island and ejected all occupants who were not wearing life jackets—while alcohol was not a factor. WDBJ7
- ➤ A kitchen fire on the 2500 block of Denniston Ave SW in Roanoke displaced three people after firefighters controlled the flames by 5:51 p.m.—no injuries were reported and officials continue investigating the cause following a 5:39 p.m. call. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local abstract painter Christine Meeks will present her work at the New York, I Love You exhibition at Agora Gallery in Chelsea from October 8—14. Her selection marks a major milestone that brings her vibrant art from the Blue Ridge Mountains to a renowned global art district. The Roanoke Star
- ➤ The Celebration of African Cultures will take place Saturday, August 23 at Countryside Park in Roanoke from 1-4 p.m., offering free music, dance, food, and vendor exhibits. Local Colors and CommUnity ArtsReach organize the event—showcasing African traditions for families. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Roanoke City Council will hear from Richmond Vincent of Goodwill Industries on Melrose Plaza, a community center that offers a grocery store, a library branch, a bank branch, and will soon open an Excel Center school on Aug. 25 along with wellness and museum services. Later, officials will review a briefing on the police department’s new Crime Control Center — a system that uses real-time data from tools like Flock to support public safety. Cardinal News
- ➤ Virginia Regional Transit has expanded its demand response service—CORTRAN—into Roanoke County to serve eligible residents aged 65 and older or with disabilities. The service operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and charges $5.00 per one-way ride with limited boarding assistance. The Roanoke Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Roanoke youth boxing gyms will hold an amateur belt show at the Berglund Center on Sept. 27 to use boxing to fight gun violence and offer kids a safe activity. Champ’s Gym moved to a temporary spot after a lease dispute— and it now plans to raise money for a new community center while a new police-run gym also teaches boxing. The Roanoke Times
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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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Chase Rice Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Tickets required — Enjoy the energetic country sounds of Chase Rice live in Roanoke.
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