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State of the City Address Set Thursday

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Roanoke, VA

Roanoke Mayor Joseph Cobb will deliver the 2026 State of the City Address on Thursday, August 27, at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Avenue NE. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the address from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. In-person registration through the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce costs $40, and seating is limited. Residents who cannot attend can watch the address live on the city's YouTube channel.

This local community update for Roanoke, VA is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 and is presented by Scott Fogleman. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Roanoke, VA area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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August 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Roanoke City Schools Begin New Year

Roanoke City Public Schools will begin the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, August 11. The district's back-to-school information directs families to review school start times, registration forms, and other beginning-of...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Neighborhood Advocates Meet Wednesday Evening

Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates will meet Wednesday, August 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meeting is listed on the City of Roanoke calendar as a council-appointed board and commission meeting. Agendas are posted online...

Friday, August 14, 2026

Luck Avenue Closure Begins Friday Afternoon

Luck Avenue SE between 3rd Street and 4th Street, at 333 Luck Avenue SW, is scheduled to close beginning at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, for Straight Street Youth Night. The closure continues into Saturday, August 15. D...

Monday, August 17, 2026

City Council Schedules August Public Hearings

Roanoke City Council has scheduled public hearings for Monday, August 17, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW. A regular City Council meetin...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Bullitt Avenue Closes For Student Move In

Bullitt Avenue SW between 1st Street and Jefferson Street is scheduled to close from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 20, for Radford University Carilion student move-in activity. The move-in operation will use t...

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Main Underground Press Accepts Submissions

The Main Library is accepting submissions for the first September issue of the Main Underground Press through Saturday, August 22. Residents can contribute writing, a poem, a drawing, or a cartoon by picking up the publ...

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