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The Perk and Pit restaurant coming to Tanglewood
ROANOKE, Va. – A new restaurant is coming to Tanglewood Mall. It’s a unique concept featuring freshly brewed coffee and barbecue. By early next year – an empty space near the east entrance of Tanglewood Mall will be full of something smoky, with a certain caffeinated vibe.
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Our Place on the River brings new life to longtime Hinton restaurant
HINTON, W.Va — Kirk’s restaurant sits on the water near the confluence of the Greenbrier and the New River in Hinton. It has been a favorite in the area since the 1970s. After closing its doors and changing hands several times, Kirk’s has a new owner — and a new name.
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Roanoke Valley SPCA Waives Adoption Fees Through Halloween
The Roanoke Valley SPCA says there’s still time to take advantage of a scary good deal. For the past month, the Roanoke Valley SPCA has been waving adoption fees at their pop-up adoption events. On the heels of the SPAYghetti event earlier this week, the organization has decided to continue to waive adoption fees through Halloween weekend.
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Campaign underway to restore Roanoke H&C Coffee sign
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Historical Society of Western Virginia (HSWV) has announced a $430,000 campaign to relight and restore downtown Roanoke’s H&C Coffee sign. The sign has been part of the downtown skyline for decades, but what was the glow of a coffee urn pouring into a cup has deteriorated, leading to the restoration campaign, according to the Historical Society.
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Roanoke Valley SPCA holds 2026 ‘Spayghetti’ fundraiser
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Valley SPCA hosted an event this week to help spay and neuter animals in the area. The annual “Spayghetti” fundraising event had lunch and Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with all proceeds going to help pets in the shelter, primarily for spaying and neutering. Staff say that helps animals in the community overall.
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Miracle and Sippin’ Santa Holiday Cocktail Pop-Ups Coming to Roanoke
Two holiday cocktail pop-ups are coming to Roanoke this season. Miracle, the Christmas-themed bar concept that started in New York in 2014, returns to Virginia with a location at Stellina on Kirk Avenue, while its tropical sister pop-up, Sippin’ Santa, sets up at Metl on Salem Avenue. Both are...
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Roanoke's latest recreation project rapidly nearing completion
After years of studying feasibility, planning, and deciding on the optimal location, construction of Roanoke's In-River Park began in August of last year. Now, large walls of sandbags and cement landings, designed to look like natural boulders and rocks, line the Roanoke River through Vic Thomas and Wasena Parks. Park...
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Rare late-season bobcat kittens get 24/7 care at SWVA Wildlife Center | Rachel to the Rescue
Roanoke – Two bobcat kittens found after their den was disturbed in Chatham during land clearing are receiving round-the-clock care at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke. The kittens arrived at the center on Sept. 28, when they were about 5 days old, according to Sabrina Garvin, the...
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West Virginia mountains become medieval kingdom in award-winning fantasy film
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The mountains and forests of southern West Virginia have become the setting for a medieval fantasy kingdom in an award-winning independent film scheduled to make its world premiere in Lewisburg in December. The Kingdom of Rexmonte, a $750,000 fantasy comedy written and directed by Rebeccah Crabtree,...
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To Reach This Virginia Airbnb, Follow a Winding Creek Into the Woods
The drive in to this spot is half the point. Outside Vinton, a small town just east of Roanoke, a gravel drive follows a winding creek through the forest. At the end, wrapped in hand-hewn pine logs, sits a cabin that looks like it has been part of these woods for ages. Its hosts call […]
Smith Mountain Eagle
More Than Music: Jodie Davis builds community one song at a time
In the local music scene, Jodie Davis is known for more than his talent with a guitar. He's a familiar face, a welcoming presence and a musician who has spent decades bringing people together through a shared love of music. From seasoned performers to nervous beginners stepping onto a stage...
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Inaugural Frostbite Challenge combines 5K trail race, polar plunge at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Runners, hikers and adventurous souls looking for a new way to embrace winter are invited to Smith Mountain Lake State Park on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, for the inaugural Frostbite Challenge, a unique event combining a 5K trail race with a polar plunge into the chilly waters of Smith Mountain Lake.