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Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A report released on Dec. 28 shows Roanoke residents have new goals for 2026, including improvements in local services and community spaces. The survey highlights a strong desire for change as the new year approaches. WDBJ7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Renovations continue on a 200-year-old house in Fishburn Park that Keri and Justin VanBlaricom plan to convert into Fishburn Perk by the end of 2026. Progress slowed after an April fire (which affected their van business) and they will ask city council in January for an extension on updates. Cardinal News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A WDBJ7 Archive piece revisits Sears Town, which opened in Roanoke in March 1957 and was once the largest Sears in the South — its move from downtown to Williamson Road marked a key moment in local shopping history until it closed in 2019. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New River Community College has opened registration for two noncredit one-week welding training programs taught by Associate Professor Josh Graham on its Dublin campus. The Gas Metal Arc Welding sessions run January 12-17 and January 19-24 as part of the FastForward workforce programs with special pricing for Virginia residents. WSLS 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Youngkin announced 10 Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award winners earlier this month, honoring farms for their role in maintaining soil health and water quality. The awards, given by the Virginia Department of Conservation + 47 conservation districts, highlight innovative practices across the state. WSLS 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke residents are setting 2026 resolutions focused on better health, saving money, & community care; experts advise breaking goals into small, specific steps to help neighbors stay on track. WDBJ7
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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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