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Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke Rescue Mission hosted a Christmas Feast for over 500 neighbors during the holiday season to offer warm meals and companionship. Volunteers provided drive-thru pickups — ensuring everyone felt cared for. WSLS 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local experts from the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center are caring for endangered animals & protecting Appalachian wildlife, as reported by 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Thursday, Jan. 1, Virginia minimum wage workers will see a 36-cent hourly increase to $12.77 per hour, following a four-year pattern of small annual raises. The raise adjusts for inflation even as the rate stays below the $15 goal. WDBJ7
- ➤ Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that over $15 million was allocated to the Workforce Housing Investment Program, which will fund 550 new housing units in 14 communities (Roanoke received $2.5 million, Danville got $2 million, and Lynchburg was awarded $250,000). WSLS 10
- ➤ A new Squaremouth study shows that West Virginia leads in flight delays with 24.9% of flights delayed while Virginia follows with 22% setbacks, and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport will receive over $20 million in federal funding to boost travel improvements. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Dawn Potter from Cleveland Clinic explains that holiday blues often result from loneliness and recommends connecting with family or friends, staying active, and keeping healthy habits. She advises seeking help if feelings worsen to ensure support during this season. WSLS 10
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new report by HousingForward Virginia and the National Zoning Atlas says local governments should ease zoning rules to allow more multifamily housing and smaller lot sizes to lower home costs. Roanoke stands out—it permits four-or-more-family housing on most residential land, unlike many surrounding areas. Cardinal News
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Sicard Hollow Live Performance
6:30-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Check event site for cost — Experience fearless improv and psychedelic punk-grass rock as Sicard Hollow lights up the holidays.
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Grace Potter Live at The Exchange Music Hall
8 PM – 12 AM — The Exchange Music Hall — Ticket prices TBD — Celebrate the opening of Roanoke's premier venue with an unforgettable New Year's Eve performance by Grace Potter.
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K-Pop Glow Party and Laser Show
6-8 p.m. — Science Museum of Western Virginia — Family-friendly event — Experience an electrifying glow party with a mesmerizing laser light show set to K-Pop music.
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Speakeasy Jazz Nights
7-9:30 p.m. — The Pine Room at Hotel Roanoke — $40 ticket — Experience the charm of a pre-Prohibition jazz club featuring T-FOX & the Fox City Band.
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of a circus under the Big Top for the first time in Roanoke!
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Winter Majesty: A Cozy Paint & Sip Night
6-8 p.m. — Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant — Check ticket price — Dive into a cozy painting session with splashes of winter colors.
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Do Portugal Circus for the first time in Roanoke under the Big Top!
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Tickets available — Experience the magic of the circus in Roanoke for the first time under the Big Top.
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of a circus performance in Roanoke for the first time ever.
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Public Ice Bumper Cars
12:30-6:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — $11 + fees — Experience the thrill of ice bumper cars, perfect for all ages.
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