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Elkton chili cook-off brings Valley cooks and community together

ELKTON, Va. (WHSV) -Cooks from across the Valley put their recipes to the test at Elkton’s annual chili cook-off, drawing a crowd of supporters eager to taste their creations. Contestants brought their own approaches to the competition, hoping to impress both judges and community members. Todd Brooks said the...

Elkton, VA · 1d
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A journey through Cherokee history through the secret life of rivers

The history of the Cherokee people is an epic story of survival and creativity. Their history connects us to indigenous environmental knowledge, and the future of a continent. Gregory Smithers, professor of history at Virginia Commonwealth University, chronicles Cherokee history through their reverence to rivers. His new book is called The Water Carriers and he’ll discuss it tomorrow night in Harrisonburg at Pale Fire Brewing for WMRA’s Books & Brews. Gregory spoke with WMRA's Chris Boros about Cherokee lives on rivers.

Harrisonburg, VA · 2d
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10 Offbeat Restaurants In Virginia Where A Meal Turns Into An Adventure

Searching for offbeat restaurants in Virginia where every meal turns into a real adventure?. These 10 restaurants pack in bold flavors, wild atmospheres, and experiences that’ll keep you talking for days!. 1. Fallout (Richmond) Richmond has a lot of interesting places to spend an evening, but Fallout on North...

Richmond, VA · 6d
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Nothing Beats The Nostalgic Charm Of This Legendary Small-Town Virginia Diner

Somewhere between the Blue Ridge Mountains and a plate of buttermilk pancakes, you’ll find exactly the kind of morning you didn’t know you needed, and Kathy’s in Staunton, Virginia is where that morning happens. This is the diner that Shenandoah Valley locals have been quietly guarding like...

Staunton, VA · 3d
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Virginia’s Oldest Taverns Still Pour Drinks And Serve Supper In Rooms From The 9s

Some Virginia dining rooms were already old when the country was brand new, and a handful of them still set tables every week. These taverns once fed stagecoach riders, travelers, and town folks, and today they serve crab cakes, fried chicken, trout, and prime rib under the same beams and beside the same fireplaces.

Virginia · 4d

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These 6 Virginia Restaurants Have Been Serving Prime Rib The Old-School Way For Generations

Some dinners never go out of style, and a thick slice of slow-roasted prime rib sits right at the top of that list. Across Virginia, a handful of restaurants still serve it the classic way, with dim dining rooms, baked potatoes on the side, and servers who know the menu by heart.

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

The News Leader

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See our Veterans Day parade photos from downtown Staunton Nov. 7

The annual Veterans Day parade was held in downtown Staunton Saturday, Nov. 7. People lined Beverley Street to watch the parade, honoring community members who have served. Veterans Day is observed Nov. 11, honoring when fighting ceased in World War I in 1918. An armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The war officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. More: Late touchdown pass lifts Stuarts Draft to victory | Football scores More: Waynesboro community earns Dawbarn Award for Westwood Hills response Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips are always welcome. Connect with Patrick (he/him/his) at phite@newsleader.com , on Instagram @hitepatrick and on TikTok @patrickfhite . Subscribe to us at newsleader.com . This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: See our Veterans Day parade photos from downtown Staunton Nov. 7

Staunton, VA · 2d

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Starr Hill Joins Forces With Hardywood

Virginia’s two largest craft breweries just became one. Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery acquired Starr Hill Brewery in an all-equity deal that closed October 1, with Hardywood pledging to keep Starr Hill’s “ownership, leadership, team, and brand identity fully intact.”. Founded as Starr Hill Brewery and Music...

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA helps rescue more than 150 dogs from Midwest breeders

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - More than 150 dogs surrendered by businesses that breed and sell dogs in the Midwest are getting a second chance, thanks in part to a team from the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Some of those dogs are expected to arrive in Charlottesville on Saturday, November 7, after SPCA...

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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You’d Never Expect This Humble Virginia Gas Station To Serve Some Of The Best Sandwiches In The State

Something deeply unfair is happening at a gas station in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the unfair part is that most people drive right past it. The Market at Bellair is sitting there, quietly serving some of the best sandwiches in the state, while the rest of the world worries about octane ratings.

Charlottesville, VA · 4d

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City of Staunton hosting Veterans Day Parade on Saturday

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — The City of Staunton will be honoring and recognizing those who served in a Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 7. The parade will begin at 11AM in downtown Staunton. In preparation for the event, the Staunton Police Department will be enforcing parking restrictions...

Staunton, VA · 3d

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‘American Pickers’ coming to the Shenandoah Valley

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The History Channel television series American Pickers is planning a visit to the Shenandoah Valley and is looking for local residents with unique antiques, unusual collections, and items with interesting stories. The show’s production team is seeking people who have rare or historically significant...

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 5d

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11 Virginia Restaurants That Locals Say Deserve Michelin-Star Recognition

A restaurant doesn’t need a Michelin star to serve a meal that feels extraordinary. Plenty of kitchens earn devoted followings through thoughtful cooking, memorable dishes, and the kind of consistency that keeps diners talking. Virginia has restaurants that take food seriously without making every dinner feel like a formal...

Virginia · 6d

Animals Around The Globe

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7 States Where Foxes Are Raising Their Young Beneath Decks, Sheds, and Other Backyard Structures

Backyard wildlife often surprises homeowners who expect nature to stay neatly outside fenced yards. Red foxes, in particular, have adapted to suburban edges by turning the sheltered voids under decks, sheds, and porches into temporary nurseries for their spring litters. This behavior turns up in reports from wildlife professionals and state agencies across several regions, … The post 7 States Where Foxes Are Raising Their Young Beneath Decks, Sheds, and Other Backyard Structures appeared first on Animals Around The Globe .

Pennsylvania · 14d

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Drop Everything And Drive To This Legendary Seafood Restaurant That All Of Virginia Loves

There are places you eat at, and then there are places you think about for weeks afterward, and Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center in Virginia Beach belongs to that second, much more exclusive category. Virginia has no shortage of good food, but legendary is a different standard entirely. The Commonwealth...

Virginia Beach, VA · 15d

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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 · 5d

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Coffee: From Field to Cup

Recently, Chimney R.O.C.K.S. Homeschool group was excited to have Cassindy Baker-Sours and her daughter, RayElla Sours, come to their VFW meeting place to talk about all things coffee!. Ever since Cassindy opened Broadway Coffee House, Broadway’s first, she has been very involved in Broadway and the surrounding area. Whether holding...

Broadway, VA · 3d

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From Fry’s Spring to ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ Charlottesville dad takes his turn

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - At 7 p.m., Pierre Poindexter is usually in his carport in Charlottesville’s Fry’s Spring neighborhood, calling out answers to Wheel of Fortune. On Monday night, November 9, his neighbors can turn on their TVs and watch him play. Poindexter buys and sells scrap metal...

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

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2nd Annual Cider Festival returns to Frontier Culture Museum

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A fall tradition celebrating the Shenandoah Valley’s deep roots in apple harvesting is returning for its second year. Cideries from across the Commonwealth will gather at the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton this Saturday to showcase local ciders and recognize the culture and history of apples throughout the region.

Staunton, VA · 4d

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She Was No Master: Virginia Spa Owner's Laser Treatments Left Clients Burned, Scarred, Feds Say

They came for cosmetic treatments. Some left with burns and scars after putting their trust in a Virginia spa owner who wasn't qualified to perform the procedures, federal prosecutors say. Hayley Nicole Atwood, 33, of Chesapeake, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after federal prosecutors say she spent y…

Chesapeake, VA · 6d