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Roanoke
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Discount Tire in Cave Spring is offering free tire pressure checks + repairs as temperatures drop, urging neighbors to inspect tire condition with a penny test and consider winter tires for safer driving in wintry conditions. WDBJ7
- ➤ Officials said Miller Park Pool demolition is on schedule as work began yesterday at the site. More details on next steps will be shared soon (officials confirm steady progress). WDBJ7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An underground waterline break left southwest Roanoke residents without water and forced the closure of four schools today—city crews are working on repairs to restore service. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Big Lick Comic Con will return to the Berglund Center soon and promises panels, guest signings, and vendor booths for local comic fans (organizers plan to share more details later). WDBJ7
- ➤ Texas Gladden — whose recordings with producer Alan Lomax and deep ties to Roanoke County shaped Virginia's ballad tradition — remains a prime example of our folk heritage. A recent discussion by Encyclopedia Virginia highlighted her legacy as local scholar Aldona Dye called her voice a lasting model of traditional ballads. WVTF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke school officials answered community questions on Thursday night about managing a budget deficit, detailing potential staff cuts and changes to educational services. They explained that these measures aim to address the shortfall while supporting school operations. Roanoke.com
- ➤ A Franklin County High School senior said the Career and Technical Education program gives practical training so students gain skills for future jobs. The student explained the program boosts job readiness and assists in planning for postgraduation career paths. WDBJ7
- ➤ Franklin County Public Schools announced plans to expand the CTE program with a new facility to support unique courses (masonry, plumbing, and welding). Senior Remington Davis finds his passion in agriculture and mechanics and will pursue technical certification after graduation. WDBJ7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Wear Red Day announcement outlines several ways for residents to support a health cause through local activities. The piece was published on Feb. 6 and more event details are expected to be shared soon. WDBJ7
- ➤ With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, AAA urges partygoers to plan safe transportation options such as using a rideshare or selecting a designated driver to avoid the risks of drunk driving — Virginia recorded 18 alcohol-related crashes last year. WSLS 10
- ➤ Super Smile Savers is offering free dental care for kids in Roanoke. The program began yesterday & provides preventive services to local children. WDBJ7
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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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The Shark is Broken
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Showtimers Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Dive into a comedic perspective of the behind-the-scenes antics during the filming of Jaws.
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