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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke County farm owner Jared Frye (of C&F Farms) pre-stages hay to create safe footing and clears water troughs to keep his cattle comfortable during winter storms; the farm will continue hay staging as snow melts to ease muddy fields. WDBJ7
- ➤ Local groups partnered to fund RADAR Bus Services that will connect homeless residents with food, shelter + vital support across the city. The initiative was announced yesterday and will expand services in the coming weeks. WDBJ7
- ➤ Local agencies reported yesterday that the foster care system was stretched thin due to a shortage of foster families, prompting urgent community appeals. Officials will soon launch outreach programs+ to help recruit new foster parents. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oasis World Market in Southwest is busy as shoppers gather ingredients for Lunar New Year celebrations. Several local events are set for Feb. 17, 20, and 21 at sites including Virginia Tech, Radford University, Taubman Museum, & Mountain Lake Lodge. WSLS 10
- ➤ Shine by JP debuts its Gospel musical 'Crowns' this weekend in Roanoke at the Dumas Center Theatre, aiming to boost stage diversity (led by Kristin Warren Jeffrey and former Council member Robert Jeffrey Jr.). Additional shows run Feb. 27 through March 1 with online tickets. WFIR News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Roanoke rose 6.3 cents to an average of $2.79 per gallon on Monday, Feb. 16, as GasBuddy reported from 155 stations in the area. The national average increased 2.6 cents to $2.87, reflecting modest regional shifts ahead of further supply changes. WDBJ7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia’s first wind farm is under construction in Botetourt County on North Mountain. The 13-turbine project, set to be operational by year’s end, has raised local concerns over noise, wildlife, and views (particularly for B&B owners), while also promising road upgrades and $20 million in county tax revenue. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Spanberger announced grants from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration & Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund to SW Virginia communities to clean up contaminated sites. Buchanan, Floyd, Waynesboro and counties like Clarke and Mecklenburg will use funds to redevelop properties for mixed use and local housing needs. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from Virginia Tech + ASU are studying honeybee brain signals today to uncover patterns of neurotransmitter activity that may explain rapid learning and human decision-making, with potential clues for understanding depression and attention disorders. They plan to continue their experiments on these behavioral patterns. ABC 13
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Franklin County Board of Supervisors holds a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to build 103 new single-family homes and five commercial parcels in Westlake. The discussion will shape the future of the mixed-use project in the area. Roanoke.com
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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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Shadowgrass Concert
8-10 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating instrumental music from the rising band Shadowgrass.
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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.
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Spafford Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets Required — Experience astonishing improvisational jams from Spafford as they create a unique musical atmosphere.
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