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Roanoke
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin is seeking active Honor Guard members to help pay tribute to fallen veterans. Interested volunteers can call 540-599-3947 or email [email protected] for more details. WDBJ7
- ➤ A Vinton man plowed neighbors’ driveways on Jan. 29 to clear heavy snowfall—providing key help amid winter conditions that affected daily routines. His community-minded act has brightened spirits locally. WDBJ7
- ➤ Bedford County deputies, teamed with the Department of Social Services & The Shepherd's Table, delivered 100 warm meals last Thursday to residents still housebound after a winter storm left roads dangerous. The effort provided food and well-being checks to ensure no neighbor was overlooked. ABC 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke firefighters responded to a house fire on the 2700 block Courtland Road Thursday morning where a mayday call led to four firefighter injuries (one critically) and the safe rescue of four residents. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Harrison Museum of African American Culture is hosting a ribbon-cutting and open house in its new location at Melrose Plaza, 2502 Melrose Ave, on Sunday, Feb. 1 from 2-5 p.m. Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb, board president Eric Beasley, and executive director E.B. Smith will speak at the event. Cardinal News
- ➤ Hometown Eats at Checkered Pig BBQ featured a local restaurant known for its hearty barbecue flavors & welcoming service. The review, published Jan. 29, offers food lovers a taste of this neighborhood favorite. WDBJ7
- ➤ The Harrison Museum of African American Culture is preparing to open its new home in Northwest Roanoke with a ribbon cutting and open house Sunday at Melrose Plaza, returning to the community where it started. The event will include a new exhibition (highlighting the legacy of Black medicine) for local visitors. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Some Roanoke neighborhoods face dangerously icy roads as plow crews work quickly to clear steep, ice-packed secondary streets; city officials ask residents to be patient as they continue efforts amid warnings of more winter weather. WDBJ7
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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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