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Virginia hopes grant program will help solve shortage of large-animal vets

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A shortage of large-animal veterinarians is causing problems for farmers in the region, across the state and across the country. To address this, a Christiansburg practice that received a state grant plans to use the money to expand its service area. The Virginia Department of Health...

Christiansburg, VA · 22h
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The West Virginia Daily News

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Appalachian Country Store serves as a one-stop shop for all things local

PETERSTOWN- Just off of Route 219 in Peterstown, sits an 80 by 80 foot building up on the top of a rolling green hillside. Built by a local, one can tell that this barn-like structure is new. The deep red paint on the outside is far from chipping stage, and there is no wear and […] The post Appalachian Country Store serves as a one-stop shop for all things local appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

Peterstown, WV · 4d

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DRIP Tasting Room co-owners discuss new Roanoke business

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - DRIP Tasting Room co-owners Toya Jones and Angelina Dawn Jones joined “Here @ Home” on WDBJ7 to talk about their new business in Roanoke. The co-owners said DRIP offers more than coffee and tea. They said the business also includes music and record selections, creative gatherings and community events.

Roanoke, VA · 4d
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Housing development returns to Montgomery County supervisors after agenda error

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The proposed Fotheringay development is returning to the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Tuesday after an error in the agenda for an October meeting. Supervisors were expected to vote on the proposal in October after hearing from more than 30 people at a meeting that...

Montgomery County, VA · 3d
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Virginia facing shortage of large animal care vets

PATRICK CO., Va. – For many Virginia farmers, finding a large animal vet isn’t easy. A new $890,000 state grant is working to get more veterinary care to farms that need it. The Virginia Department of Agriculture is providing funding to local large-animal veterinarians, helping them grow their...

Patrick County, VA · 3d

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7@four gets a taste of Soul on the Go

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Soul On The Go is a New River Valley catering company built around family, good food, and a whole lot of heart. The owners, Samuel and Shativa, are here to share how the business got started and what you can expect when you book them.

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Grown Here at Home: Hardy farm offers raw goat milk herd share

HARDY, Va. (WDBJ) - A local farm is raising goats for their milk and offering a raw goat milk herd share to the community. Seven Gables Farm & Apiary in Hardy specializes in raising Nigerian Dwarf goats. Chief Operating Officer Angela Gress-Gurr said the farm selected the breed specifically for its size and milk production.

Hardy, VA · 4d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 7d

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As Americans get older, the need for ‘aging-ready’ homes grows

ROANOKE, Va. (InvestigateTV) - America’s population is aging and a recent study found there may not be enough senior-friendly homes to meet demand. In 2019, one in six Americans were 65 or older and by 2060 it will be one in four. A 2019 U.S. Census data analysis found...

Roanoke, VA · 7d

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Popular discount retailer Roses to close Princeton location after decades in business

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – After more than four decades of serving the Princeton community, popular discount retailer Roses is preparing to close its doors for good. According to store employees, workers were notified this week that the Roses location on Stafford Drive will permanently close on December 19, 2026. The store has been a longtime […]

Princeton, WV · 8d

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Blacksburg Price Cuts Climb Well Above the National Rate

Blacksburg buyers found real negotiating power as sellers cut prices at a rate well above average.

Blacksburg, VA · 7d

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Ikenberry Orchards closing Daleville store after more than 40 years, ending 120-year family farming legacy

BOTETOURT CO., Va. – A family tradition that has been part of Botetourt County for more than a century is coming to an end. Ikenberry Orchards plans to close its retail store by the end of the year as the family prepares to retire. The orchard dates back to...

Daleville, VA · 7d

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Ryan Homes to build new homes in Roanoke after hand-off from ABoone Real Estate

For the past few years ABoone Real Estate has moved away from the full cycle of residential development, from planning through construction, focusing now on site preparation and any zoning issues – then handing off the actual building of houses to publicly-traded Ryan Homes, a northern Virginia-based developer that operates in many markets and can purchase construction materials in bulk at lower prices. The Wilton South subdivision of single-family detached homes that Ryan Homes will now develop after ABoone did the early prep work are priced from around $700,000 and up. Alexander Boone, President of ABoone Real Estate at a ribbon cutting today in Roanoke City, just off Franklin Road:

Roanoke, VA · 8d

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As Americans get older, the need for ‘aging-ready’ homes grows

ROANOKE, Va. (InvestigateTV) - America’s population is aging and a recent study found there may not be enough senior-friendly homes to meet demand. In 2019, one in six Americans were 65 or older and by 2060 it will be one in four. A 2019 U.S. Census data analysis found...

Roanoke, VA · 7d

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The 540: Garden Variety Harvest’s New Crop Shop Brings Local Groceries to Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – Finding affordable, locally grown groceries in a city can be difficult, but Crop Shop at Lick Run Farm provides a solution. The shop is the newest step for Garden Variety Harvests, which has been a staple on Tenth Street in Roanoke for the past five years. This September, the business opened Crop Shop, a new storefront designed to bring the farm’s produce and other regional farmers products to the neighborhood.

Roanoke, VA · 8d

WVNS

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Community reacts to Daniels IGA closing

DANIELS, WV (WVNS) — After twenty years in business, the Daniels Cornerstone IGA is closing its doors. That is according to a recent Facebook post by the store. It is one of the closest grocery stores for the people who live in Daniels, Cool Ridge, Shady Spring and other communities and the impact is already […]

Daniels, WV · 7d

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Ahold Delhaize braces for impact of cybersecurity incident

Ahold Delhaize USA’s e-commerce operations powered its latest financial results, as the grocer reported a 14.2% increase in digital sales in its third quarter, the grocer reported Wednesday. Comparable-store sales excluding gas for ADUSA continued to struggle during Q3, however, increasing just half a percentage point. Net sales ticked...

Roanoke, VA · 9d

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The 540: Speaking to 'The Local' in Blacksburg

The Local, a new retail incubator in Blacksburg, held its soft opening in October, once a dry cleaning it has been transformed. Allison Geneser and Tracie Hughes of the Local joined producer Caroline Rogers on The 540 Tuesday for a wide-ranging interview. The 540 is a relaxed, conversational show built...

Blacksburg, VA · 9d

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Local Builder and Developer make the case for smaller homes

Rich Lauer is the co-owner Premier Building Solutions, a manufacturing facility on Floyd Pike directly across from the Mohawk plant in Hillsville. The Premier Building Solutions facility is in the final stages of construction and is expected to be fully operational in the coming weeks. “It’s a modular home factory...

Hillsville, VA · 10d