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Roanoke
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 20th annual Soup for Seniors food drive is behind its goal as winter storms slowed donations and left many seniors at risk. Volunteers and donors can help at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul until Monday, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WDBJ7
- ➤ BackRidge Drone Services reunited 12-year-old blind Lab Brody with his family Wednesday after he went missing around 7 a.m. on Feb. 4; his recovery took about 40 minutes and he received a vet checkup afterward. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Lee, a dedicated librarian at Gainsboro Library, fought to preserve Black literature in the 1940s when officials demanded her collection be removed. Her legacy endures at 15 Patton Ave NW as the library honors her work with a commemorative marker (dedicated in 2023). WSLS 10
- ➤ A one-woman play blending dark comedy and social commentary debuts Thursday on Waldron Stage for a weekend run. Written by Lauren Gunderson and starring Marci Duncan, it uses a tornado warning as a metaphor for domestic abuse and will include talkbacks with local resource centers. WFIR News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Express Employment is hosting a job fair soon to help workers affected by layoffs at Yokohama Tires, offering a resource that connects job seekers with local employers. The event is aimed at supporting community members during these challenging economic times. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Monica Nicely has found relief from recurring bunion pain after undergoing Lapiplasty by Dr. Ryan Putnam at Carilion Clinic following decades of traditional surgery discomfort. Carilion Clinic offers a bunion bootcamp through Feb. 10 for locals seeking more information on the procedure. WDBJ7
- ➤ Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care in Roanoke offers mental health training to help spot suicide risks among youth during Youth Mental Health Awareness Month and runs a Creative Contest — Break the Stigma — to encourage open discussion. WFIR News
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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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Tuba Skinny Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Jefferson Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of traditional New Orleans music with Tuba Skinny.
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Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.
~ Benjamin Graham
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