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8 Habits Of Virginia Gardeners Who Grow Food Year-Round

Carrots pulled from chilly winter soil often taste sweeter than summer carrots, because cold weather nudges them to store sugar. I learned that by accident one January, and my snack habit around the garden has not recovered since. Most of Virginia sits in USDA Zone 7, with first fall frosts...

Virginia · 21h
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Large animal veterinarians receive grants to expand services in rural Virginia

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission announced that seven veterinarians have been awarded Large Animal Veterinary Grants. The grants total $890,000 and are critical due to the ongoing shortage of large animal veterinarians in Virginia and across the country. The VDACS...

Virginia · 1d
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A Hometown Hangout Gets a Second Life

At Clifford’s Bar & Grill, a little local history, a lot of community support, and an unexpected new venture are coming together on Main Street in White Sulphur Springs. Sometimes the best ideas are the ones you never planned on having. When Mike and Helen Clifford heard that one...

White Sulphur Springs, WV · 9d
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Hungry Hikers And Locals Agree The Pancakes At Mabry Mill Restaurant Taste Like Tradition

Some places on the Blue Ridge Parkway get a quick glance from the car window, and one spot near Meadows of Dan makes nearly everyone hit the brakes. It has a water wheel that still turns, a blacksmith shop with real work happening, and a restaurant whose pancakes have long been part of the stop’s story.

Meadows Of Dan, VA · 2d
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Local grocery store announces closure after decades of serving community

DANIELS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Cornerstone IGA in Daniels will permanently close on November 30, 2026, after 20 years of serving the community. The grocery store announced the upcoming closure in a Facebook post on Tuesday, November 3, thanking customers and community members for their support over the past two decades. The store’s owners said the […]

Daniels, WV · 4d

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10 Virginia Old School Restaurants That Still Do Things The Delicious Way

One Virginia counter still rolls its famous waffle cones by hand, and the family behind it ties that cone story to 1904. That’s older than sliced bread, which feels like a pretty great bragging right for a dessert. Better yet, that spot has plenty of company across the state.

Virginia · 3d

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This Century-Old Country Store In North Carolina Serves The Best Bologna Sandwich In The South

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there’s the fried bologna sandwich at Priddy’s General Store in Danbury, North Carolina, which is something closer to a religious experience. If you’ve never made the drive out to Stokes County for a sandwich, you might be wondering if it’s worth...

Danbury, NC · 10d

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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 · 4d

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Spice Titan opens Roanoke storefront after starting at farmers’ markets

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spice Titan, which began as a pandemic-era project at local farmers’ markets, has opened a brick-and-mortar store in Roanoke. On Here @ Home, Leah Rose discussed the journey of Spice Titan and the products sold at the shop. Her husband, Spice Titan founder Matt Rose,...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Chili, crafts and live music on tap at Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival Saturday

The Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival returns to Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a day of chili tasting, live music, shopping and family fun to the lake. Hosted by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, the annual event will feature nine chili-cooking...

Moneta, VA · 3d

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Roanoke Railway Expo returns to Virginia Museum of Transportation

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Saturday saw the kickoff of the Roanoke Railway Expo at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. There was a line on Norfolk Avenue to get in the building, as folks were eager to see decades of railroad history, models, and memorabilia under one roof. Robert Lafferty from...

Roanoke, VA · 23h

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Man walking from Buffalo to Jacksonville reaches Roanoke with message of recovery

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Tim Rundle and his dog, Honey, have reached Roanoke, the halfway point of their walk from Buffalo, New York, to Jacksonville, Florida. Rundle averages 60,000 steps a day as he shares his story of addiction recovery and mental health along the way. A change of plans.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Pulaski voters reject pari-mutuel wagering referendum

PULASKI, Va. – Pulaski residents voted against pari-mutuel wagering Tuesday, blocking Rosie’s Gaming Emporium from opening a location in the town. With 56 percent of the vote, citizens rejected the referendum alongside Amherst County voters, who turned down a similar measure the same night. Pulaski Town Manager Todd...

Pulaski, VA · 3d

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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Roanoke Valley

Explore the Roanoke Valley Christmas tree farms for a fun family adventure and pick the perfect tree for your holiday. The post Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Roanoke Valley appeared first on RoanokeFamily Magazine .

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Handmade Music School And American Chestnuts Trees, Inside Appalachia

A new generation is learning the story behind “Brown Hill,” a song by influential bluegrass band The Lost and Found. Also, data centers are changing the landscape, and one project is planning to plow over an extremely rare stand of seed-producing American chestnut trees. And, small food producers...

Floyd County, VA · 1d

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FloydFest 2027 Reveals Initial 14 Acts Including Ziggy Marley, Marcus King Band & Jesse Welles

FloydFest will celebrate its 25th anniversary with four days of music at FestivalPark in Check, Virginia, July 22 – 25. Organizers announced the first wave of artists for the edition dubbed “Echoes,” led by Ziggy Marley, The Marcus King Band and Jesse Welles. Marley previously played FloydFest...

Check, VA · 2d

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Lakewatch Dog Park in Moneta to open Nov. 20

The Lakewatch Dog Park in Moneta will hold a soft opening at 11 a.m. Nov. 20. The new dog park is located behind Bojangles off Booker T. Washington Highway, next to the Refuge Collection Center in the Westlake/Lakewatch commercial area. "It's a premier, top-notch dog park," said Tim Bird, a...

Moneta, VA · 3d

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Grounded bird of prey deemed 'too fat to fly' after endless feasting, sleeping in Virginia

A hawk that was discovered on a driveway in Roanoke, Virginia, was unable to fly despite no visible ailments, baffling wildlife center workers.

Roanoke, 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 · 4d