Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
Good morning, Roanoke.
🏘️ Community
Friends of Mountain View presented a $6 million plan for city-owned Fishburn Mansion in Roanoke.
The nonprofit will seek community support next year to develop the historic property.
💼 Business
Downtown stores have seen a post-Christmas rush as locals return unwanted gifts and shop clearance deals with holiday items marked down 30 to 50 percent (and return deadlines extended into January for select retailers).
Shop owners urge customers to check return policies and bring receipts to avoid extra fees.
🌲 Environment
Foundations for Virginia's first on-shore wind farm were laid in Botetourt County — the Rocky Forge Wind project — and it is expected to be operational by the end of 2026.
🏥 Health
Stuart Community Hospital, closed for years, will reopen on Jan.
5 to offer health services for local residents.
🎉 Roanoke Events
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Roanoke Real Estate
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