Good morning, Roanoke.

On Friday, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services honored six centenarian veterans at the Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke with cake, refreshments (and live music) celebrating their long service.

On Friday, Feb. 13, Night to Shine celebrated its tenth anniversary by offering unforgettable nights to people with special needs (supported by local volunteers and donations) in Roanoke.

The event highlighted a decade of community pride and inclusion.

Centenarian veterans celebrated their birthdays in Salem yesterday — a special moment to honor their long service — as local residents gathered to recognize their legacy.

Star City Golf opened in Roanoke on Feb.

13. The new venue offers locals a fresh option for recreational play, and more details on services will be shared soon.

TAP hosted a Black History Month Celebration in Roanoke that featured performances, prayers, and speeches honoring local organizations for their community work (a tribute continuing through February).

Residents in Bedford have faced electric bills of $600 to over $900 recently after a 15% rate increase to cover high grid costs and extended cold weather that forced higher energy consumption.

Town officials say bills may decrease by 30%-50% when temperatures warm and recommend energy-saving steps (like lowering thermostats).

Partnership for Community Wellness is urging parents to talk regularly with children about staying safe online.

The initiative in Roanoke County schools helps kids recognize online scams (including sextortion) and build consistent digital habits.

Browse & Bid Auction

Browse in house Feb. 12th-14th, then bid on over 1800 items, on line. Everything pictured on web site.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shadowgrass Concert

8-10 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating instrumental music from the rising band Shadowgrass.

Steven Curtis Chapman Concert

7-10 p.m. — Parkway Church On The Mountain — Tickets from $50 — Experience a night of uplifting music with Steven Curtis Chapman in Roanoke.