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Roanoke
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A class project at VTCSOM has grown into a lasting food support partnership between CHIP & Feeding Southwest Virginia, providing Healthy Choice Food Boxes to families during home visits and earning a Best Poster Award at the 2025 Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference. The Roanoke Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lucy Addison High School remains a cornerstone of education in Roanoke, symbolizing the legacy of African American families who overcame limited opportunities in the 1930s. The narrative shows how strong family values powered academic and career success & inspired future generations. The Roanoke Tribune
- ➤ Roanoke City Public Schools honored educator Lucy Addison with a historical marker unveiled Friday, Dec. 19 at the Community Empowerment Center on Douglass Ave + dignitaries and alumni gathered to celebrate her legacy as a pioneering leader in local education. The Roanoke Tribune
- ➤ Tanisha Nash, a Roanoke native and Minnick Schools student support supervisor, also serves as an adjunct professor at Radford University — she shared her local roots, family values, and mentoring efforts in a recent in-depth profile. The Roanoke Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 3, a U.S. military raid captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and Hollins University professor Ed Lynch said his detention may lead to rapid change in Venezuela—while some leaders have urged his release. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marley, a 13-year-old golden doodle mix, regained energy through shockwave therapy and rehabilitation at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Owner Lindsay Caplan said after treatments starting in August 2024, Marley now enjoys longer walks and active play (her routine at Green Hill Park is a highlight). The Roanoke Star
- ➤ As winter sets in, a Cleveland Clinic headache specialist explains that cold weather and shifting barometric pressure may trigger migraines. Residents with migraine sensitivity are advised to bundle up and keep medications ready (and seek a doctor if symptoms persist). WSLS 10
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K-Pop Glow Party and Laser Show
6-8 p.m. — Science Museum of Western Virginia — Family-friendly event — Experience an electrifying glow party with a mesmerizing laser light show set to K-Pop music.
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Speakeasy Jazz Nights
7-9:30 p.m. — The Pine Room at Hotel Roanoke — $40 ticket — Experience the charm of a pre-Prohibition jazz club featuring T-FOX & the Fox City Band.
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of a circus under the Big Top for the first time in Roanoke!
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Winter Majesty: A Cozy Paint & Sip Night
6-8 p.m. — Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant — Check ticket price — Dive into a cozy painting session with splashes of winter colors.
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Do Portugal Circus for the first time in Roanoke under the Big Top!
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Tickets available — Experience the magic of the circus in Roanoke for the first time under the Big Top.
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of a circus performance in Roanoke for the first time ever.
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Public Ice Bumper Cars
12:30-6:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — $11 + fees — Experience the thrill of ice bumper cars, perfect for all ages.
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WNRN's Dead Air 5
5 PM — Jefferson Center — Proceeds support WNRN and local non-profits — Celebrate 30 years of WNRN with over 20 bands performing Grateful Dead tunes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The fool wonders, the wise man asks.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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