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Roanoke
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke shelters are expanding services to help keep residents warm as winter weather intensifies. Officials (who manage the shelters) say extra support will be available soon to meet rising demand. WDBJ7
- ➤ The Rescue Mission shelter has operated nonstop since snow began Saturday night — serving over 300 guests and partnering with local nonprofits and the city to deliver warm meals and safe shelter — while planning to extend its services on Monday if needed. WDBJ7
- ➤ Roanoke leaders honored local heroes in a ceremony held Monday, Jan. 26 in the city. The event recognized residents for brave actions that helped keep the community safe — a tribute to local spirit. WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke residents continue to face icy roads and stalled vehicles after heavy snow; city officials said neighborhood roads & sidewalks will be cleared today after main streets were prioritized. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ VDOT contractors are working 12-hour shifts on secondary streets in residential areas while bare pavement will not be provided until temperatures rise. Motorists are advised to delay travel and check 511 services for updates (VDOT crews work around the clock). Roanoke County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local fitness centers noted rising demand for tailored workout programs for older adults and are planning to add more classes in the coming weeks to help seniors stay active. WDBJ7
- ➤ Cold air may tighten airway muscles and make breathing harder, especially for those with asthma, as health experts from Cleveland Clinic suggest following treatment plans and limiting exposure. They also warn that icy sidewalks may affect mental health in vulnerable groups & recommend indoor exercise and caution when walking outside. WDBJ7
- ➤ A Virginia Tech assistant professor is testing a new mobile app study using episodic future thinking to help smokers quit—asking participants to imagine positive future events to reduce cravings. Funded by a National Cancer Institute grant, the study recruits rural and urban residents and may shape future public health efforts. WFIR News
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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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Big Lick Comic Con
10 AM – 5 PM — Berglund Center — Tickets available — Celebrate comics, cosplay, and pop culture with celebrity guests and panels.
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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Taubman Museum of Art — Ticketed event — Experience a magical evening featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons illuminated by candlelight.
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Valentine's Day DIY Workshop
3-6 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Create your own unique wood sign with paint and wood stain while enjoying complimentary beverages.
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Public Ice Bumper Cars
12:30-6:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — $11 + fees — Enjoy a fun-filled family activity with ice bumper cars for all ages.
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Rend Collective Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Jefferson Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience an energetic performance from an eclectic collective of multi-instrumentalists from Northern Ireland.
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Perpetual Groove Concert
7-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying blend of rock, indie electronica, and metal from PGroove with an impressive light show.
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Toubab Krewe Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket prices vary — Experience unique music that transcends conventional genres and resonates deeply with the spirit of community.
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Public Ice Bumper Cars
12:30-6:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — $11 + fees — Experience the thrill of bumper cars on ice for children aged 2 and up.
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Riverdance 30 - New Generation
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Tickets required — Celebrate 30 years of Irish dance magic with innovative performances and a new generation of dancers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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