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The Pies At This Virginia Bakery Are So Good, They Earned A Presidential Stamp Of Approval

There are places you visit once and forget, and then there are places that quietly rearrange your expectations of what food can actually be, and Red Truck Rural Bakery in Marshall, Virginia falls firmly into that second category. The pies coming out of this small-town bakery are so genuinely good...

Marshall, VA · 7d
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‘American Pickers’ coming to the Shenandoah Valley

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The History Channel television series American Pickers is planning a visit to the Shenandoah Valley and is looking for local residents with unique antiques, unusual collections, and items with interesting stories. The show’s production team is seeking people who have rare or historically significant...

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 3d
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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 · 3d
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA helps rescue more than 150 dogs from Midwest breeders

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - More than 150 dogs surrendered by businesses that breed and sell dogs in the Midwest are getting a second chance, thanks in part to a team from the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Some of those dogs are expected to arrive in Charlottesville on Saturday, November 7, after SPCA...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d
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Elkton chili cook-off brings Valley cooks and community together

ELKTON, Va. (WHSV) -Cooks from across the Valley put their recipes to the test at Elkton’s annual chili cook-off, drawing a crowd of supporters eager to taste their creations. Contestants brought their own approaches to the competition, hoping to impress both judges and community members. Todd Brooks said the...

Elkton, VA · 13h

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From Fry’s Spring to ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ Charlottesville dad takes his turn

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - At 7 p.m., Pierre Poindexter is usually in his carport in Charlottesville’s Fry’s Spring neighborhood, calling out answers to Wheel of Fortune. On Monday night, November 9, his neighbors can turn on their TVs and watch him play. Poindexter buys and sells scrap metal...

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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These 6 Virginia Restaurants Have Been Serving Prime Rib The Old-School Way For Generations

Some dinners never go out of style, and a thick slice of slow-roasted prime rib sits right at the top of that list. Across Virginia, a handful of restaurants still serve it the classic way, with dim dining rooms, baked potatoes on the side, and servers who know the menu by heart.

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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How Does A Tiny Drive-In Survive Since 1950? Ask Regulars At Frost Diner In Warrenton

Some restaurants chase trends every year, and some just keep the griddle going. In a small Virginia town, one retro dining car has been feeding locals and road-trippers for generations. The menu runs all day, the counter stools are almost always taken, and the payment rule hasn’t changed in ages....

Warrenton, VA · 2d

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Brings ‘Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ to Charlottesville

RICHMOND, Va. -- Trans-Siberian Orchestra is celebrating 30 years of its signature blend of rock and holiday music with a new tour featuring Ghosts of Christmas Eve. Al and Kayla preview the massive production, which combines familiar songs with new musical elements, lighting, fog and other special effects. The tour...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Rewind back to 19th-century Charlottesville at Timberlake’s

Stepping inside the front door of Timberlake’s Drug Store, decades seem to meld together. An old-fashioned soda fountain, homemade sandwiches and hand-spun milkshakes give patrons a glimpse into Charlottesville from another era. As shoppers venture farther into the store, it becomes clear that Timberlake’s is beloved for more than...

Charlottesville, VA · 21h

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Four Virginia Lunch Counters Where Grilled Cheese And Milkshakes Still Taste Like 4

Some lunches are about more than food, and a grilled cheese at a real counter is one of them. Virginia still has a handful of spots where shakes are mixed to order and sandwiches come off a flat grill the old-fashioned way. These four places stretch from Fredericksburg to Floyd,...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Starr Hill Joins Forces With Hardywood

Virginia’s two largest craft breweries just became one. Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery acquired Starr Hill Brewery in an all-equity deal that closed October 1, with Hardywood pledging to keep Starr Hill’s “ownership, leadership, team, and brand identity fully intact.”. Founded as Starr Hill Brewery and Music...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Crozet Book Fest Turns Writers, Readers, Neighbors into One Story

Kris Coronado wasn’t sure she had ever visited Crozet when she discovered Book Fest on Instagram. It was 2025, and the Richmond journalist’s debut picture book, Lighthouse Ladies: Shining a Spotlight on Hardy Heroines, had come out that May. Like many new writers, she was acclimating to the...

Crozet, VA · 19h

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Batesville Apple Butter Effort Outlasts Hurricane

Hurricane Isaias could only delay Batesville’s annual Apple Butter Weekend, which celebrated its 50th consecutive year at Batesville Field on October 17 and 18—one week later than originally planned. “Until this year, we always said, ‘It’s rain or shine—unless there’s a hurricane,’” said...

Batesville, VA · 1d

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Silver Collection at Celebrate Unveils Renovated Clubhouse and Resort-Style Amenities in Fredericksburg, Virginia

FREDERICKSBURG, VA (November 5, 2026) – Silver Collection at Celebrate is proud to announce the completion of extensive renovations to its clubhouse and amenity spaces, further enhancing the resort-style apartment living experience that residents enjoy every day. The renovation reflects a design vision rooted in Virginia’s rich traditional heritage,...

Fredericksburg, VA · 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 · 4d

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7 States Where Foxes Are Raising Their Young Beneath Decks, Sheds, and Other Backyard Structures

Backyard wildlife often surprises homeowners who expect nature to stay neatly outside fenced yards. Red foxes, in particular, have adapted to suburban edges by turning the sheltered voids under decks, sheds, and porches into temporary nurseries for their spring litters. This behavior turns up in reports from wildlife professionals and state agencies across several regions, … The post 7 States Where Foxes Are Raising Their Young Beneath Decks, Sheds, and Other Backyard Structures appeared first on Animals Around The Globe .

Pennsylvania · 12d

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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 · 14d

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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 · 2d