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This Charming Little Virginia Town Might Just Be The Happiest Place In America

There are towns you visit and forget, and then there are towns like Orange, Virginia, that quietly rearrange your whole idea of what a good day looks like. Orange sits in the Piedmont region of Virginia, about an hour and a half from Washington, D.C. and 26 miles northeast of Charlottesville, and it has been recognized as one of the happiest places in America.

Orange, VA · 1d
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Old Booths, Big Breakfasts, And Friendly Faces Keep Staunton Coming Back To Mrs. Rowe’s Rival, The Beverley

Some restaurants announce themselves with neon signs and billboards. Others sit quietly along a busy street in Staunton, Virginia, and let the drive-through line do the talking. This story is about one of the quiet ones. It is a small, independent kitchen where every order is cooked fresh, and the...

Staunton, VA · 1d
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This Virginia Country Buffet Still Serves Home-Style Cooking And Homemade Pies That Taste Like Sunday At Grandma’s

Homemade pies waiting at the end of a country buffet? That alone could make lunch plans considerably more interesting, especially when the rest of the meal focuses on familiar home-style cooking. The Virginia restaurant offers a casual dining experience built around hearty comfort foods and the freedom to choose your...

Staunton, VA · 2d
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We Ranked The 9 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

Richmond, VA · 9h
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CASPCA aids in rescue of 200 dogs from Missouri commercial breeders

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Sunday afternoon, a chartered cargo plane took off from Missouri, bound for North Carolina and then Virginia. The passengers included some of a group of 200 dogs rescued from commercial breeders in Missouri last week. “There are a bunch of large commercial breeding...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Valley of the Seven Stars Music Festival won’t return to Nelson County farm

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Valley of the Seven Stars Music Festival will not return to Oak Ridge Farm after two years at the Nelson County property. Host artist GRiZ said the farm’s ties to slavery played a role in his decision. GRiZ announced the change in a...

Nelson County, VA · 2d

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‘100 years of quality’: Johnston’s Meat Market celebrates 100 years in Monticello

Johnston’s Meat Market, a staple in the Jefferson County community, celebrated 100 years in business Saturday with a special event in Monticello.

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

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Meet Your New Best Friend: RHSPCA heads to Charlottesville November 14

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA will hold a pop-up adoption event featuring adoptable cats, kittens and dogs on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. at PetSmart at Hollymead in Charlottesville, near Target at 101 Community Street, Charlottesville, VA 22911. The event is to connect...

Charlottesville, VA · 13h

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The Wood Brothers at The Jefferson 11/11

Grammy Award-nominated group The Wood Brothers come to town with plenty to crow about. The progressive Americana trio is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and touring in support of its latest record, Puff Of Smoke. The band’s ninth album of original music explores the state of the human condition and pathways for overcoming the turmoil of the current geopolitical environment. With a new live album due out early next year, this concert offers a solid opportunity to catch the act at a time when it’s particularly dialed into its stage show. $49.55, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com.

Charlottesville, VA · 18h

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Orange Elementary students honor veterans with parade, songs and family tributes

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Cheers from Orange Elementary School students welcomed veterans Tuesday as a Veterans Day celebration brought children and those who served together a day ahead of the holiday. First through third graders lined the parade route outside the school as veterans rode past. A color guard, Junior...

Orange, VA · 1d

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Powhatan State Park to host coal burned spoons workshop

Powhatan State Park will host a bushcraft workshop for coal burned spoons this weekend.

Powhatan, VA · 11h

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Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Canada Goose

What can one sick Canada Goose tell us about the health of wildlife, domestic animals, and even people? Quite a lot. This Canada Goose arrived at the Center from Spotsylvania County after being found lying on the ground, barely responding to people approaching. Our veterinary team immediately recognized several concerning...

Spotsylvania County, VA · 1d

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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 · 7d

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U.Va.'s plans for Emmet Ivy Corridor met with pushback from Charlottesville architect

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the Emmet Ivy project as a whole is set to be completed by Summer 2027. The student housing development will be completed by Summer 2027, and the School of Data Science Entrepreneurship building and the Center for the Arts will still be under construction through 2029 and 2030 respectively. The article has been updated to reflect this change.

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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Seven Virginia Old-Fashioned Dining Rooms Where Prime Rib Night Still Feels Special

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. In Virginia, a handful of old-school dining rooms still treat prime rib like the main event, served in rooms with wood paneling, fireplaces, candlelight, and plenty of history. These are the places people pick for birthdays, anniversaries, and the...

Virginia Beach, VA · 1d

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Hiking with Ray: A Graveyard of Cars in Augusta

I’ve driven past a place called Augusta Springs Wetlands Trails many times, but there were never any cars in the parking lot. This furthered my suspicions that whatever hidden wetlands lay out of sight weren’t worth checking out. Luckily, I was wrong and have since visited this trail...

Augusta Springs, VA · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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Cville Glass Fire Experience brings different glass artists together

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Glass artists came together at Studio 1050º on Sunday, November 8 for the Cville Glass Fire Experience, where visitors watched live demonstrations and learned about different glassblowing techniques. Visitors also had the chance to try glassmaking themselves. Studio 1050º founder Elder McMurtrey said the event...

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

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Democratic Virginia Governor Accused of Restoring Voting Rights to a Dog Named Biscuit That’s Been Dead Five Years

A Virginia lawmaker is demanding an investigation after he alleged a constituent's dead dog received a voting rights-restoration certificate from the governor. The post Democratic Virginia Governor Accused of Restoring Voting Rights to a Dog Named Biscuit That’s Been Dead Five Years first appeared on Mediaite .

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