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Roanoke
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke County will transform its Hollins Library into a modern meeting space with digital upgrades, a drive-thru, reservable meeting rooms, and dedicated areas for children and teens + temporary services will run at Green Ridge Recreation center until renovations finish in 2027. WDBJ7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at townhomes on Woods Crossing Dr. in Cave Spring early this morning displaced four residents and left a cat missing (damage to two units is estimated at $200,000), though no injuries were reported by firefighters. WDBJ7
- ➤ Fire crews responded to a structure fire on Woods Crossing Drive early Monday morning and quickly controlled it by 3:48 a.m., leaving no injuries but displacing four residents with damage estimated at $200,000. ABC 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dr Pepper will launch its Creamy Coconut 'dirty soda' soon as a limited-time addition to a new lineup featuring A&W Root Beer Float and 7-UP Shirley Temple mocktail; the drink blends its classic 23-flavor mix with coconut and will hit shelves starting in April—an indulgent, nostalgic twist. WSLS 10
- ➤ Documents show Valley View Mall is planning to bring Dave & Buster's to the old Macy’s Home and Children’s space, though no timeline has been set. The mall is also welcoming Salem’s Big Daddy’s BBQ and new local stores as part of its recent changes. WDBJ7
- ➤ Tiny Cargo Company is scaling up its milk-derived exosome production at a new northeast facility, using state-of-the-art cleanrooms & filtration systems for targeted medicine delivery supplied by Homestead Creamery. The company moves operations from its testing bench at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute downtown. WFIR News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech will host a storytelling event Thursday at the Inn at Virginia Tech (Latham Ballroom C) and via webinar to share Afghan women’s military service and a refugee student author’s journey; the free event runs from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. with a Q&A session. WFIR News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Giles High School was awarded a $25,000 Carhartt grant to introduce a new career technical training pathway through the NCCER High School Builder Program, with funds set to support teacher training, classroom materials and assessments as part of a national effort to close the skilled trades gap. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke County is hosting two open house meetings to answer questions about FEMA’s preliminary flood maps that may change flood insurance requirements. Meetings are scheduled for Feb. 26 at the County Administration Center and March 3 at Glenvar Library — residents can review the maps and submit comments. WDBJ7
- ➤ Since last fall, Roanoke began a safety test on Williamson Road from Pocahontas Avenue to Angell Avenue by adding a center turn lane and reducing lanes to slow traffic and curb crashes. Public feedback is welcomed until March 1 (paving set for summer) as city evaluates changes. WSLS 10
- ➤ Councilman Phazon Nash is leading a focus group that began meeting in January to explore options for revamping the Berglund Center as part of a proposed entertainment district, including a possible casino to boost downtown livability. WSLS 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hollins women's basketball team has set a program record of 16 wins this season—the highest seeding in the ODAC tournament—and will travel to face Bridgewater College Wednesday as Coach Dunton hopes to peak at the right time. WDBJ7
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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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Nicole Zuraitis Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the genre-blurring sound of Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis.
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Huntsville Havoc vs Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Berglund Center — Watch the game live on FloHockey as the local team takes on their rivals.
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Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony Concert
7:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience powerful music from Shostakovich, Mozart, and Wagner in a captivating orchestral evening.
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Grand Finale Sale
Crowning Touch is closing it's doors after 30 years and selling all remaining cons. inventory. Discounted furniture, tools, home decor and more. 540-982-5800 Option 1 6704 Williamson Rd. Roanoke
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Virginia Spartans vs. Roanoke Catholic Soccer Match
6:15-8:00 p.m. — Roanoke Catholic School — Ticket prices may vary — Watch the Virginia Spartans take on Roanoke Catholic in an exciting high school soccer matchup.
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