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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, ABC13 stands with WDBJ7 as it remembers reporters Alison Parker and photographer Adam Ward, who were fatally shot on August 26th, 2015. Survivor Vicki Gardner is set to release her book as a tribute to their legacy — marking ten years of resilience and remembrance in the community. ABC 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A disabled vehicle in the north right lane and right shoulder at mile marker 139.5 on I-81 is causing delays for northbound drivers in Roanoke County — officials are monitoring the situation and working to manage traffic. WSLS 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man pleaded guilty to killing a Roanoke woman on Aug. 25—officials say his plea resolves a case that had sparked community concern. WDBJ7
- ➤ Washington County deputies fatally shot an armed man who fired at them during an alarm call response on August 25 in the Evergreen subdivision of Bristol—no deputies were injured and the investigation is ongoing with state agencies assisting. WFXR-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy’s survey shows Virginia’s average gasoline price rose 9.5 cents per gallon last week to $3.06 on Monday — prices are 6.3 cents higher than last month and 14.4 cents lower than a year ago. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Youngkin attended the opening of the Excel Center — Virginia's first adult high school — at Melrose Plaza in Roanoke where 75 adult students began classes to earn diplomas in eight weeks. The program, created by Goodwill as a public-private partnership, offers free courses, childcare, and transportation to help more than 500,000 Virginia adults, including 14,000 in the Roanoke Valley, complete high school. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Valley Pipeline is outlining a plan to build a new compressor station that would boost capacity 25% and locate it in Elliston near Rowe Furniture, although the company has not yet formally applied for approval. Local activists led by Crystal Mello are organizing opposition due to concerns on noise—pollution and an overburdened industrial area. WVTF
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke Valley home sales reached a new milestone in July as the average sale price soared past $419,000—realtors said the trend shows that higher-priced homes are selling while overall prices are not rising as much, and sales were the highest since 2022. WFIR News
WELLNESS NEWS
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Mackenzie Carpenter Live
7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Sidewinders — Ticketed event — Experience soulful country melodies from rising star Mackenzie Carpenter.
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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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Southern Culture On The Skids Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Grandin Theatre — Tickets required — Experience an energetic evening with the legendary Southern Culture On The Skids, a band with Roanoke roots, delivering their signature rock and roll sounds.
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Roanoke Valley Brick Convention
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Salem Civic Center — Tickets $15 online, $20 day of — Discover the ultimate LEGO experience with massive displays and hands-on activities.
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Crash The Cove Paddle Race
8 AM – 2 PM — Carvins Cove Natural Reserve — Registration required — Compete in the inaugural paddle race featuring a 2 mile sprint and a 5 mile distance challenge.
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ALABAMA Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a classic American band’s rags-to-riches story live on stage.
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Clem Snide Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Cost not listed — Enjoy an Americana music night with the renowned Clem Snide band.
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Symphony Under the Stars
6-9 PM — Elmwood Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of music under the stars with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.
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