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Renowned Virginia-based luthier makes his 1,000th guitar

Renowned Virginia-based guitar maker Wayne Henderson is being recognized after completing his 1,000th guitar. During his 60-year career, Henderson has made countless contributions to music makers across the country and around the world. He's built guitars by hand for a Who’s Who list of pickers, including Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs...

Wilkesboro, NC · 11h

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There’s A Historic Train Depot In Virginia That Whisks You Back To The Early 1900s

There’s a spot in Montpelier Station, Virginia where the calendar on the wall still reads 1927, the telegraph equipment sits ready for the next message, and the only thing missing is the sound of a steam whistle cutting through the trees. The Historic Montpelier Railroad Depot, built around 1910,...

Montpelier Station, VA · 1d

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Comedian Anthony Clark, a Lynchburg native, dies at 62

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Comedian and actor Anthony Clark, known for his role in the sitcom “Yes, Dear,” has died. He was born and raised in Lynchburg. Clark’s costar Mike O’Malley announced his death on social media, describing him as a “hilarious guy” and “so unique.” Read his full tribute below: “Anthony Clark died yesterday. […]

Lynchburg, VA · 1d

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More than Just Public Worship Services: Some Thoughts on “Free Exercise” and the History from Virginia

Senate Revisions to House Proposed Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, National Archives (US-PD) On October 15, Canopy Forum, hosted by the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, held an online book symposium regarding Donald L. Drakeman’s upcoming book, to be published November 2026, titled The Free Exercise Clause and the Rights of Conscience (Harvard University Press, 2026). The following is a review essay of Professor Drakeman’s book written in anticipation of the symposium.

Virginia · 1d

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Staunton's Kevin Hart brings Friends Turned Family home for pop-up

Kevin Hart turned the idea of friends becoming family into a clothing brand. Now, the Staunton native is bringing Friends Turned Family home to Staunton for a pop-up event celebrating fashion, friendship and community. Hart is partnering with Heard The Store, Inez’s Kitchen and the Staunton Black Business Collective for a pop-up event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. “It will just be a time for people to connect,” Hart said. “This is for everyone. I really do want to share this experience with Staunton. I will have some Staunton pieces, specifically for this pop-up. We’ll have some good food and take some dope photos. “It will be a family reunion of sorts, man; just people listening to music, having a good time and exploring a new store in Staunton that, from what I hear, is extremely dope. People will be exposed to Friends Turned Family and exposed to Heard.” A popular vintage clothing store opened by co-founders Cutter Chisnell and Jeffrey Placide, Heard The Store is a fitting venue for the pop-up event. “We are so excited about one of Staunton’s own coming back home to host a pop-up in our space,” Chisnell said. “These types of

Staunton, VA · 3d

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The Largest Public Camera Museum In America Is Hiding In Virginia With Over 7,000 Cameras

Nobody warned you about this, and honestly, that’s part of the problem. Tucked into the heart of downtown Staunton, Virginia, the Camera Heritage Museum is sitting on more than 7,000 cameras and the title of largest public camera museum in America, and most people have absolutely no idea it’s there.

Staunton, VA · 1d

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The 540: Hometown’s Best Winners chat

We discussed all the winners and participants of our Hometown’s Best competition on The 540 on Thursday. The 540 is a relaxed, conversational show built around the people, places and ideas that make Southwest and Central Virginia special. To watch the Nov.12, 2026 episode of The 540, click here.

Virginia · 11h

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Born 81 Years Ago Today in North Carolina, the High School English Teacher Who Became a Grammy-Winning Country Music Star

On this day (November 10) in 1945, Yvonne Vaughn was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Today, she’s better known as country singer Donna Fargo, who kicked off a string of four straight No. 1 hits with 1972’s “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.”. Among the...

Mt Airy, NC · 2d

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Christiansburg Veterans Day Parade honors community heroes

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The Christiansburg community organized a Veterans Day Parade celebration on Wednesday morning to show their appreciation. This all began at 10 a.m. along Main Street and was followed by a commemorative ceremony near the Montgomery Central War Memorial. Participants say its also a chance for younger...

Christiansburg, VA · 1d

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Hundreds attend National D-Day Memorial's Veterans Day ceremony in Bedford

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Hundreds gathered in Bedford for the National D-Day Memorial’s annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. troops and those who died in uniform. During the observance, two benches were dedicated to honor the wartime service and sacrifice of the Bedford...

Bedford, VA · 1d

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The National D-Day Memorial brings generations together to remember the price of freedom

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — The messages were simple, written in small hands and delivered with big smiles: "Thank you." For the veterans gathered Tuesday at the National D-Day Memorial, those words carried a meaning that went far beyond a handwritten note or a passing gesture. They were reminders that...

Bedford, VA · 1d

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Roanoke native Allen Thompson leads tribute to Todd Snider on Saturday at 5 Points Music Sanctuary

Thompson joins fellow East Nashville, Tennessee, music scene stalwarts Lilly Winwood, Lilly Hiatt, Jon Latham, Rachel Cole and house band The Floorboards. The post Roanoke native Allen Thompson leads tribute to Todd Snider on Saturday at 5 Points Music Sanctuary appeared first on Cardinal News .

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Greensky Bluegrass at The Exchange, Harrison Museum’s Cotton Club Cabaret, Salem Museum recognizes Black Civil War soldiers

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. See more at Roanoke Cultural Endowment.org. At the Exchange Music Hall in downtown Roanoke, two evenings with Greensky Bluegrass, this Thursday and Friday. The Harrison Museum of African American Culture presents part two of its three-part Harlem Renaissance Series this Saturday evening at 5:30, Cotton Club Cabaret, honoring that era around 100 years ago, the history, artistry, music and cuisine. At the Salem Museum two new exhibits involving black history in the valley, and a lecture, “We will prove ourselves men,” about black veterans of the Civil War. Hear more on the link below:

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Franklin County Banjo Player Gene Parker Made His Instrument Sing

This story was originally published by Radio IQ and is part of a series reported by students at the Handmade Music School in Floyd County, Virginia. The students are compiling a songbook of tunes and songs played in their community and telling the stories behind the music. This story aired...

Floyd County, VA · 3d

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NRCC Concert Series presents Blue Rock’n Grass and Dixie Bluegrass Boys

The music of Blue Rock’n Grass and Dixie Bluegrass Boys will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Highly energetic bluegrass band, Blue Rock’n Grass was...

Dublin, VA · 3d

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"I Commend Them to Your Care": 92 Years After a President's Promise, the Salem VA Is Still Keeping It

On the afternoon of Oct. 19, 1934, Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Roanoke by train. At 4 p.m., he stood before a crowd of 40,000 on the campus of a brand-new hospital. On the afternoon of Oct. 19, 1934, Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Roanoke by train. At 4 p.m., he stood before a crowd of 40,000 on the campus of a brand-new hospital: 16 buildings in the hills just outside Salem, built for the men who had fought in the First World War and come home to a country still finding out what that war had cost them.

Salem, VA · 2d

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John Hildreth Chronicles a Virginia Mountain Hollow

PEARISBURG, Va. — Musician and composer John Hildreth’s new double album, House of Ghosts, tells the stories of an old house and its surrounding neighborhood in a Virginia mountain hollow, moving between 1917 and the present day, with occasional journeys 1,000 years into the past. Hildreth said the...

Pearisburg, VA · 2d

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‘We are being recognized more so now’: 101-year-old Iwo Jima veteran reflects on service

From a small town in Virginia to the battlefields of the Pacific, Marion Noel’s memories of World War II span more than eight decades. Noel, 101, joined the Navy in 1943 — just a year after graduating high school. He went on to serve in two major battles in the Pacific, including one of the most iconic moments in American military history.

Vinton, VA · 1d

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Smith Mountain Lake State Park to host Thanksgiving Turkey Trot fundraiser

Smith Mountain Lake State Park invites the community to work up a Thanksgiving appetite and support a worthy cause at the third annual Turkey Trot, hosted by LAT Wellness Studio. This fun holiday fundraiser will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, from 9-10:30 a.m. and includes a choice of...

Huddleston, VA · 1d

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