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3 Big Differences Between Food Lion and Harris Teeter Every Virginian Should Know

Thanksgiving is Nov. 26, so your grocery cart is probably about to get a lot fuller. Food Lion and Harris Teeter both want your holiday business, but they pay you back in different ways. Here are the big differences between Food Lion and Harris Teeter every Virginian should know. Food...

Virginia · 1d
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Food Lion shoppers in three states, including Virginia should save receipts

Food Lion shoppersin three states, including Virginia should save receipts to track their progress and claima $20 grocery coupon as part of the retailer's MVP Fall Haul promotion. While Food Lion operates across 10 states, the vast majority of its stores are highly concentrated in three major states: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, where this writer lives.

Virginia · 1d
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Drop Everything And Drive To This Legendary Seafood Restaurant That All Of Virginia Loves

There are places you eat at, and then there are places you think about for weeks afterward, and Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center in Virginia Beach belongs to that second, much more exclusive category. Virginia has no shortage of good food, but legendary is a different standard entirely. The Commonwealth...

Virginia Beach, VA · 13d
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The Best Steak In Virginia Is Hiding At This Middle-Of-Nowhere Restaurant

There’s a particular kind of joy that comes from finding something extraordinary in a place where you least expected it, and New London Steak House in Forest, Virginia has been delivering that joy to anyone willing to make the drive. The restaurant sits on a gravel lot in a...

Forest, VA · 4d
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You’d Never Expect This Humble Virginia Gas Station To Serve Some Of The Best Sandwiches In The State

Something deeply unfair is happening at a gas station in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the unfair part is that most people drive right past it. The Market at Bellair is sitting there, quietly serving some of the best sandwiches in the state, while the rest of the world worries about octane ratings.

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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7 Virginia Ham Facts Virginians Take More Seriously Than Out-of-Staters Expect

For a lot of Virginians, ham is more than something to slice for dinner. There’s a long history and real pride behind it, and visitors don’t always see that coming. Here are the ham facts that can start a friendly argument. 1. Dry-Salt Cure. Virginia ham starts with...

Virginia · 9d

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Kenney’s On Fort Avenue In Lynchburg Is A Longtime Local Burger Counter

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep the fryer running for the folks down the street. In Lynchburg, Virginia, one small counter has been feeding the same neighborhood long enough that grown adults now bring their own kids to the spot they loved as children. The menu leans on...

Lynchburg, VA · 1d

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Nothing Beats The Nostalgic Charm Of This Legendary Small-Town Virginia Diner

Somewhere between the Blue Ridge Mountains and a plate of buttermilk pancakes, you’ll find exactly the kind of morning you didn’t know you needed, and Kathy’s in Staunton, Virginia is where that morning happens. This is the diner that Shenandoah Valley locals have been quietly guarding like...

Staunton, VA · 1d

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10 Virginia Restaurants Serving Biscuits And Gravy Worth Getting Up Early For

One Virginia breakfast spot bakes its bread and biscuits right in the front window, where passersby can watch the action. I love that detail. It turns a simple biscuit into a little sidewalk show. The state takes this dish more seriously than I expected. One kitchen tucks sausage gravy, eggs,...

Virginia · 3d

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11 Virginia Restaurants That Locals Say Deserve Michelin-Star Recognition

A restaurant doesn’t need a Michelin star to serve a meal that feels extraordinary. Plenty of kitchens earn devoted followings through thoughtful cooking, memorable dishes, and the kind of consistency that keeps diners talking. Virginia has restaurants that take food seriously without making every dinner feel like a formal...

Virginia · 3d

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Christmas Market at New Dulles Expo Center Is Canceled

Bad news for holiday shoppers: The 33rd annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market planned for November 6 to 8 at the new Dulles Town Center expo space is canceled. The market’s events management group posted the update on Facebook. “Dulles Town Center management informed us today that the venue will not have the required permits in time to host our event,” the post says. “We are deeply disappointed, as we know many of you looked forward to shopping with our talented artisans this weekend.”

Virginia · 2d

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Virginia Locals Still Line Up For Cheese Steaks And Steak Subs At These 7 Old-School Sub Shops

Some of the best steak subs in Virginia come from small counters with paper menus, busy grills, and lines that start before lunch. These are not trendy new spots chasing the latest food fad. They are old-school shops that have fed neighborhoods for decades, from Alexandria and Arlington down to...

Virginia · 16h

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You’ll Find The Best Country Ham Biscuits In Virginia At These 6 No-Frills Cafes

Craving the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up Southern comfort and flavors you won’t soon forget!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Some restaurants spend a lot of time trying to impress you with their decor, and then there’s Scratch Biscuit Company. This...

Virginia · 3d

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If You Love Old Hot Dog Stands, These 7 Virginia Spots Have Been Grilling For Decades

Some of the best hot dogs in Virginia come from counters that opened before your grandparents were born. These spots kept their menus short, their prices friendly, and their chili recipes close to home. In this list, you will find seven stands and diners across the state, from Roanoke to...

Virginia · 3d

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The Southern Fast Food Chain That's Taking McDonald's Breakfast Sandwiches Down A Peg

The best breakfast sandwiches are often found in lesser-known places, and this Southern fast food chain is slowly making a name for itself in that area.

North Carolina · 4d

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The 540: National Chinese Takeout Day Taste Test

Nov. 5 is National Chinese Takeout Day, and on The 540 on Thursday 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas and 10 News Producers Caroline Rogers and Ariana Moyer taste-tested some Chinese takeout classics. The 540 is a relaxed, conversational show built around the people, places and ideas that make Southwest and...

Virginia · 1d

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Two Up Wine Down returns with a full weekend of wine, food and a visit from Tanya Holland

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Two Up Wine Down returns for its fifth year with an expanded weekend of Virginia wine, food, and culture — including a homecoming for celebrity chef, cookbook author, and University of Virginia alumna Tanya Holland. The former “Top Chef” contestant will host California Soul Meets...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Food stamp shoppers in Virginia can no longer buy soda, diet soda or zero-sugar soda since a two-year ban approved by Trump’s USDA began Nov. 1

Virginia households that buy groceries with SNAP benefits can no longer use the card for soda, diet soda or zero-sugar soda. The restriction started Sunday, Nov. 1, at every store that accepts SNAP in the state. It rests on a two-year waiver the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved for Virginia, and it also covers carbonated […]

Virginia · 22h

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Holiday Themed Bars in Virginia 2026

It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.

Richmond, VA · 20h

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South Carolina and Virginia SNAP Shoppers Lost Sweetened Drinks on Nov. 1, With Candy and Energy Drinks Also Barred in South Carolina

SNAP benefits no longer cover sweetened carbonated drinks in Virginia or candy, energy drinks and sweetened drinks in South Carolina as of Nov. 1; diet sodas are still allowed in South Carolina.

South Carolina · 1d