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Virginia brothers split $200,000 Powerball prize

A pair of Virginia brothers are splitting a $200,000 prize after buying a Powerball ticket at their local Kroger store.

Roanoke, VA · 6d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Jim Messina to perform first Roanoke concert tonight at Jefferson Center

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Jim Messina will perform at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Thursday, Nov. 5, marking the first time he has performed in the city. Messina, who recorded songs including “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and “Danny’s Song” with former duo partner Kenny Loggins, is bringing his band, The Road Runners, to celebrate a career that has spanned more than 50 years.

Roanoke, VA · 4d
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Legendary Fly Fisherman Tom Rosenbauer: Fifty Years at Orvis and No Plans to Stop

Last month, the Orvis Company posted a video retrospective of Tom Rosenbauer’s fifty-year Orvis career, and while it kinda, sorta intimated that Rosenbauer would never retire, it sorta, kinda left viewers wondering if the front man of Orvis fly fishing might finally take a bow. Get Talk of the...

Roanoke, VA · 4d
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8 Signs Your Virginia Tree Is Stressed After the Drought Summer

State officials declared a drought emergency for the Roanoke region when water supplies dropped during a long and punishing dry stretch. Rain gauges across the region came up inches short, and the ground cracked like stale bread in places. Virginia lawns bounced back quickly once showers returned, but the tall...

Virginia · 4d
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Jim Messina: A Career Retrospective Live Show

Jim Messina of the enormously successful soft rock duo Loggins & Messina brings his sixty plus years of experience in the music business as a songwriter, performer, producer and engineer on the road with his band The Roadrunners. Having previously been a part of The Buffalo Springfield, the country rock band Poco, and a successful solo artist Jim and the Roadrunners present a career spanning evening of music and story telling - Thursday, Nov. 5th at The Jefferson Center in Roanoke. Tickets and info at www.jeffcenter.org.

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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Palmyra homecoming concert to benefit music education

Virginia's own Palmyra return from the road with an intimate benefit performance at Fitzpatrick Hall in Roanoke's Jefferson Center Friday November 6th at 6:30pm. The band sets its sights on the future with a unique 'pay what you can' ticketing model and will perform in the midst of the audience as they play old, new, and even unheard songs. 75% of the proceeds go to benefit The Downtown Music Lab, an organization that was instrumental, pun intended, to Sasha Leonard. She spoke with Luke Currie about this exciting new chapter for the band as they take a break from the road. For more information visit www.jeffcenter.org.

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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First Alert Fall Photo Contest

Every week, your First Alert Weather team is hosting a photo contest! Changing leaves, yard decor, fall festivities, we want to see it all! Our weekly winner will be selected to be the background on our Super7 Day forecast! Scan the QR code below to submit your photos. Our only...

Radford, VA · 3d

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10 Virginia Buffets Ranked From Worth A Visit To Absolutely Worth The Drive

A buffet in Virginia is shaped like a ship, and fresh crab legs reportedly hit the line about every 10 minutes. I can’t stop thinking about that. The surprises keep coming. One spot serves rice in five different styles. Another lets you cook your own dinner in a bubbling...

Lynchburg, VA · 15d

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Travelers Taking Route 9 Still Find These 9 Virginia Diners Serving Plates Like It’s 1960

Interstate exits are full of chain restaurants, but the old highway running through the Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia tells a different story. Along US Route 11 and the small towns it connects, a handful of diners, drive-ins, and hot dog counters still serve food the way they did decades ago.

Virginia · 6d

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Hawk determined to be 'too fat to fly' after eating chickens, sleeping too often

ROANOKE, Va. (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A hawk was determined to be "too fat to fly" after she devoured chickens and slept too often. A red-shouldered hawk rescued from a driveway in California is drawing attention after wildlife officials determined it was too heavy to fly. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center...

Roanoke, VA · 6d

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Hawk rescued after being found grounded in a driveway. The 'mystery diagnosis' now solved

A hawk found grounded in a Virginia driveway was evaluated by wildlife experts, who said they've recently solved the mystery behind why it was unwilling to fly. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke said in a post on Facebook that a mature, adult red-shouldered hawk was found grounded in a driveway about a mile away from the center's facility.

Roanoke, VA · 5d

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Voters in Amherst, Pulaski counties reject referendums on Rosie’s gaming facilities

(WSET) — Voters in Amherst and Pulaski counties both rejected referendums to allow pari-mutuel wagering that would bring gaming facilities to those areas. Had the questions been approved, Churchill Downs Incorporated, the company behind Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, would have been allowed to open locations in both counties. UP-TO-THE-MINUTE...

Amherst County, VA · 7d

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Mercer County Animal Shelter asking for donations of blankets

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — As we creep closer to winter, we are all probably thinking about staying warm with our heat inside and thick coats for braving the elements. But what about our furry friends? Yes, they have fur to keep them warm, but when temperatures drop to freezing conditions, the animals in shelters need […]

Mercer County, WV · 12d

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A Roanoke burger restaurant closed after nearly 40 years

Burger in the Square, a beloved neighborhood institution in Roanoke County, has officially closed its doors after nearly 40 years. The restaurant, located at 3904 Brambleton Avenue, had originally announced via Facebook that its final day of operation would be Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with the official closure taking effect on October 15. However, due to a massive surge in final community demand, the restaurant completely sold out of food and closed early on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Roanoke, VA · 7d

WKRC

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Hawk determined to be 'too fat to fly' after eating chickens, sleeping too often

ROANOKE, Va. (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A hawk was determined to be "too fat to fly" after she devoured chickens and slept too often. A red-shouldered hawk rescued from a driveway in California is drawing attention after wildlife officials determined it was too heavy to fly. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center...

Roanoke, VA · 6d

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Beloved Virginia burger restaurant closes after nearly 40 years, selling out before final day

Virginia has lost another longtime neighborhood institution, joining other beloved restaurants that recently closed across the state. Burger in the Square in Roanoke County served its final customers on October…

Roanoke County, VA · 9d

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10 Virginia Donut Shops Serving Glazed Donuts Worth Getting Up Early For

One donut shop on this list stays open until nearly midnight, yet the smart move is still showing up at 5 AM. That tells you plenty about how seriously people take a fresh glazed donut. Another spot opens at 5:30 in the morning and can sell out of favorites soon...

Williamsburg, VA · 8d

WFXR

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Furry Friends: Lala is looking for a loving family!

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, November 3, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Lala to the WFXR News Studio. Lala is a 7-year-old pitbull-Labrador mix who has been overlooked at the shelter since […]

Roanoke, VA · 6d

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Charlotte entrepreneur takes over Raleigh-founded run club app

Brandon Lewis is the CEO and owner of fitness and run club app FitVil. He acquired an 81% stake in 2025 and wants to more than triple the registered base within a year. An update adds personal trainers and venue booking. Before acquiring his major stake in FitVil, Lewis built...

Roanoke, VA · 7d