Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
Scotty McCreery comes to Roanoke's Elmwood Park tonight. Â In the last year, he's earned back-to-back number one hits with "Five More Minutes" and "This is It." Â The North Carolina native will take the stage with Drake White and the Big Fire and Maggie Baugh. Â Gates open at 5 p.m. The show begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35.
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The Roanoke Sox Special Olympics Unified team will begin competing today in Nashville as part of the Special Olympics North America Softball Championship. Â The team is coached by volunteer Lenny Wedge. Â The team has played together since 2012.
SeaQuest Lynchburg holds a volunteer and intern expo today. Â It's looking for people with a passion for animals. Â You should bring a resume and include animal care, interaction and customer service experience. Â The expo runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at center court in River Ridge Mall.
Help the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia support kids as they head back to school. Â Southern Trust Homes Services will host a Back to School Bash today. Â It will collect donations and school supplies at the event, which includes, ice cream, games and crafts. Â It runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southern Trust Home Services on Starkey Road.
One of the men, facing charges in connection to the death of Lynchburg teen, Raymond Wood, is expected to enter a plea in court today. Â Juan Hernandez is charged with two counts of accessory after the fact of a homicide and gang participation. Â Wood was killed in March 2017. Â Authorities say his death was connected to the MS-13 gang.