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Country Herald

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Virginia Snow: Richmond, Roanoke Could See 20 Inches From 1

One inch of moisture can produce 5, 10 or even 20 inches of snow depending on atmospheric conditions.

Richmond, VA · 3d

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Everyone Overlooks This Virginia City, But Its Homes Still Sell For Under $160,000

Most people couldn’t find Danville, Virginia on a map, and those people are missing out on one of the best-kept secrets in the entire state. This southern Virginia city sits right on the North Carolina border, and it’s been quietly offering something that most of the state stopped offering a long time ago: affordable homes, genuine history, and a pace of life that doesn’t require a therapist to manage.

Danville, VA · 6d
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Danville, Virginia Mellow Mushroom: Food Review

Mellow Mushroom is finally in Danville, and I had the fun job of reviewing the food. My order was whole The Avocado, which is an avocado hoagie. It was somewhat pricey, and cost $13.25. Creamy avocado slices were layered with melted provolone cheese, crunchy lettuce, sweet onions, and mayonnaise all on toasted bread. I personally do not like tomatoes, so I requested to remove them from my hoagie.

Danville, VA · 3d
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Plans advance for two small apartment buildings

Developers are asking Pittsylvania County for permission to put up two different small apartment buildings north of Danville. Joann Atkinson wants to rezone 1.2 acres on Franklin Turnpike between Dry Fork and Irish Roads. She says they would be similar to a pair of apartment buildings to the immediate south...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 4d
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Ice-skating rink set to open in Martinsville thanks to $200K grant

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A new ice-skating rink is coming to Martinsville, bringing public skating back to the area for the first time in more than a decade. The project is being funded through a $200,000 grant from the Harvest Foundation, which will cover equipment, staffing, marketing and programming. City officials said the project will not require any city funding.

Martinsville, VA · 2d

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New life for 401 Main, a wrought iron railing for the mother-in-law, and a 125-apartment bldg moves forward at ARB

Note: Jonathan Hackworth contributed research and reporting on the history of 401 Main. The storefront on the corner of Main and Market streets is currently covered in a large green swatch of what looks like artificial turf. 401 Main St, once the W.T. Grant department store, is getting new life as the Architectural Review Board granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for the concept of its future look.

Danville, VA · 6h

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This Small-Town Virginia Movie Theater Still Sells Tickets For Just $8 And Brings Back Old-School Cinema Charm

Eight dollars for a movie ticket sounds almost like a throwback to another decade. With cinema prices climbing in many places, an affordable evening at a small-town theater feels especially appealing. This Virginia movie house offers a traditional cinema experience without the overwhelming atmosphere of a giant entertainment complex. Its...

Gretna, VA · 1d

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Bedford could see Amtrak service return for the first time in more than 50 years

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Passenger rail service could soon return to Bedford for the first time in more than 50 years, as town officials continue working toward plans for a new Amtrak station. The project has been moving forward since Bedford received $1.5 million in funding in 2024.

Bedford, VA · 2d

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IDA extends lease to expanding business

Local planners have extended a lease for a company that’s ready to expand their Danville operations. Danville’s Industrial Development Authority Tuesday approved a four-month extension for Infinity Global. The current lease runs for 12 months, with a possible six-month extension, and requires Infinity to buy the property before...

Danville, VA · 21h

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Danville hosting another unclaimed property money search event on Thursday

The City of Danville’s Treasurer’s Office, along with the Virginia Department of the Treasury, is bringing “another” unclaimed property money search event on Thursday, Nov. 12, face-to-face to help local citizens who might be owed funds they don’t know about. To date since 2019, this...

Danville, VA · 3d

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7 Biscuitville Orders Virginians Line Up For

Biscuitville says its biscuits start with just three ingredients, made from scratch. There are only six stores in Virginia, but locals who know the chain already have a favorite order. Here are the Biscuitville orders Virginians line up for. 1. Country Ham Biscuit. In its 2020 report on the Madison...

Virginia · 5h

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The Lost Art of the Averett Art Building

Although the Averett Art major was discontinued for the 2025-2026 school year, the fine arts building remains. The art building is located between the Averett bookstore and Mary B. Blount Library. From the outside, the building looks like a charming house with lots of character. However, it was evident that...

Danville, VA · 1d

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NC Highway Will Remain Closed Until At Least Early December

(Caswell County, N.C.) – The North Carolina Department of Transportation has given an update on how long a portion of NC route 158 will remain closed. A piece of equipment bound for Duke Energy’s Hyco Lake Facility that fell off of the truck transporting it will keep the road closed until approximately December 4th according to the states 511 website.

Caswell County, NC · 1d

WFXR

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U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears delivers keynote address at annual Valor Farm Veterans Day Commemoration

ALTAVISTA, Va. (WFXR) — U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears delivered the keynote address at the 7th annual Veterans Day Commemoration at Valor Farm, honoring the sacrifices and commitment of the millions of service members that have fought for and defended U.S. freedom for the past 250 years. “She’s worth […]

Virginia · 1d

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City of Martinsville Announces ‘Uptown Nights on Ice’

The City of Martinsville has announced the launch of Uptown Nights on Ice, a temporary outdoor ice skating rink featuring a variety of special events and holiday activities designed to create new experiences and traditions for families and friends throughout the holidays. Uptown Nights on Ice is a partnership between...

Martinsville, VA · 3d

The Center Square

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Virginia's three amendments drew mixed results in 21 cities, counties

(The Center Square) – Danville voters backed Virginia’s amendments on abortion access and voting rights on Election Day. About 52% voted against removing the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. All three passed statewide, but 21 cities and counties voted yes on some and no on others, according to a Virginia Public Access Project analysis of unofficial returns as of Wednesday. Every one of those communities backed the reproductive freedom amendment. The amendment protects decisions about abortion, birth control, miscarriage care and other reproductive healthcare. It also changes when Virginia can prohibit an abortion in the third trimester. Emporia and Charles City, Greensville and Prince Edward counties voted the same way as Danville, according to the analysis . In places such as York and Goochland counties, voters backed the reproductive freedom and marriage amendments but said no to the voting rights measure. Unofficial Virginia Department of Elections returns showed 62.9% voted yes on reproductive freedom, 57.9% on marriage and 56.9% on voting rights. Under Virginia Code § 18.2-74, abortions after the second trimester generally must be performed by a licensed physician in a licensed or state-operated hospital. The physician and two consulting doctors must certify that continuing the pregnancy is

Virginia · 9h

WFXR

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VDOT opens lanes on Route 58 as part of $300M widening project

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) opened new lanes on Route 58 this month, marking a final step in a widening project officials say will better connect the Commonwealth. Stretching 500 miles, Route 58 is Virginia’s longest roadway and runs across the southern part of the state. It winds through […]

Patrick County, VA · 23h

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Two newcomers win Martinsville council seats as Mayor L.C. Jones finishes third

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Martinsville’s City Council will have a new look in January after voters chose two newcomers in a five-way race for two seats. Michael Greene and Charles Niederstadt won the seats, while current Mayor L.C. Jones, who also ran for re-election, finished third and did not win one of the two seats. Councilman Aaron Rawls did not seek re-election after serving four years.

Martinsville, VA · 2d

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Pipeline Expansion Work Evident Across Caswell County

Known as the "T15 Reliability Project," Enbridge Gas is installing a 45-mile natural gas pipeline from Eden, across Caswell County, to connect the MVP Southgate Pipeline to Duke Energy's plant at Hyco Lake which will soon transition from coal to natural gas. The pipeline being constructed along an existing easement,...

Caswell County, NC · 1d