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North Carolinians, Virginians and South Carolinians Who Shop at Food Lion Can Earn a $20 Coupon Before Thanksgiving

Your Food Lion receipt probably ends up wadded in a pocket before you reach your car. But this fall, the line printed at the bottom is worth reading. It shows how your in-store trips are adding up, and it’s easy to miss while you’re juggling grocery bags. Here’s...

South Carolina · 3d
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Christmas Market at New Dulles Expo Center Is Canceled

Bad news for holiday shoppers: The 33rd annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market planned for November 6 to 8 at the new Dulles Town Center expo space is canceled. The market’s events management group posted the update on Facebook. “Dulles Town Center management informed us today that the venue will not have the required permits in time to host our event,” the post says. “We are deeply disappointed, as we know many of you looked forward to shopping with our talented artisans this weekend.”

Virginia · 3d
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You’ll Find The Best Country Ham Biscuits In Virginia At These 6 No-Frills Cafes

Craving the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up Southern comfort and flavors you won’t soon forget!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Some restaurants spend a lot of time trying to impress you with their decor, and then there’s Scratch Biscuit Company. This...

Virginia · 4d
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Pulaski voters reject pari-mutuel wagering referendum

PULASKI, Va. – Pulaski residents voted against pari-mutuel wagering Tuesday, blocking Rosie’s Gaming Emporium from opening a location in the town. With 56 percent of the vote, citizens rejected the referendum alongside Amherst County voters, who turned down a similar measure the same night. Pulaski Town Manager Todd...

Pulaski, VA · 3d
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This Scenic 18-Mile Virginia Trail Was Just Inducted Into America’s Rail-Trail Hall Of Fame For 2026

An 18.5-mile paved path just earned a place in the national Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. That’s a major honor for a route where cyclists and walkers can enjoy river views, historic landmarks, and glimpses of the nation’s capital. The Virginia trail received the 2026 recognition from Rails to...

Alexandria, VA · 9h

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7 Virginia Bakeries Making Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Worth Coming Back For

A shop famous for New Zealand-style meat pies also bakes a sweet potato pecan pie. I love that twist, because sweet potato pie usually gets treated like pumpkin’s quieter cousin. Virginia bakers clearly never got that memo. One spot folds the filling into hand pies you can eat while...

Virginia · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Food stamp shoppers in Virginia can no longer buy soda, diet soda or zero-sugar soda since a two-year ban approved by Trump’s USDA began Nov. 1

Virginia households that buy groceries with SNAP benefits can no longer use the card for soda, diet soda or zero-sugar soda. The restriction started Sunday, Nov. 1, at every store that accepts SNAP in the state. It rests on a two-year waiver the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved for Virginia, and it also covers carbonated […]

Virginia · 1d

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Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in the Lynchburg Area in 2026

Thanksgiving will be here in just a few weeks and local families are making their Thanksgiving plans. Whether you're planning a big family gathering, your core family, or a friendsgiving gathering, plenty of food will be on everyone's mind. Not interested in preparing a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal? Not a problem!...

Lynchburg, VA · 3d

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Sip Cozy Drinks by the Fireplace at These 5 Northern Virginia Restaurants

There’s a kind of comfort only a crackling fire delivers, and it’s even better when you have food and drink in hand. We found five spots in Northern Virginia that feature a glowing fireplace, bringing just the right convivial ambiance to winter drinking and dining. Keep reading to find out where to go to warm up this season.

Virginia · 1d

Crafting Your Home

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South Carolina and Virginia SNAP Shoppers Lost Sweetened Drinks on Nov. 1, With Candy and Energy Drinks Also Barred in South Carolina

SNAP benefits no longer cover sweetened carbonated drinks in Virginia or candy, energy drinks and sweetened drinks in South Carolina as of Nov. 1; diet sodas are still allowed in South Carolina.

South Carolina · 2d

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Batesville Apple Butter Effort Outlasts Hurricane

Hurricane Isaias could only delay Batesville’s annual Apple Butter Weekend, which celebrated its 50th consecutive year at Batesville Field on October 17 and 18—one week later than originally planned. “Until this year, we always said, ‘It’s rain or shine—unless there’s a hurricane,’” said...

Batesville, VA · 1d

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Shop, Sip, and Celebrate at These 14 Northern Virginia Holiday Markets

With the holidays on the horizon, Northern Virginia comes alive with twinkling lights, bustling markets, and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Across the region, you can find festive gatherings that blend shopping, local flavor, and plenty of holiday cheer. Here’s your 2026 roundup of can’t-miss Northern Virginia and DC holiday markets — perfect for gift hunters, family outings, or anyone who loves the magic of the season.

Virginia · 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 · 1d

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Holiday Themed Bars in Virginia 2026

It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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Virginia Man Spots 333 on License Plate, Buys 300 Lottery Tickets and Wins $150K

A Colonial Heights man turns an unusual license plate encounter into a six-figure Pick 3...

Richmond, VA · 3d

WSLS

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Honoring our heroes: Recapping Virginia’s Veterans Parade

See what our local high schools had to bring to the parade! https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/11/07/william-byrd-william-fleming-patrick-henry-high-schools-participate-in-2026-virginias-veterans-parade/. Colton Game. See all of those who participated in the parade here! https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/11/07/meet-the-participants-virginias-veterans-parade-2026/. Colton Game. As Virginia’s Veterans Parade brings the community together to honor those who have served, we’re taking a moment to recognize four World...

Virginia · 15h

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A Southern Piedmont Front-Yard Bed: Native Shrubs for Clay and Summer Heat

Front-yard beds in the southern Piedmont have a hard job. They usually sit in compacted clay left from construction, face the street in full sun and bake against brick, siding or a driveway from June through September. Many shrubs sold for foundation plantings struggle there. A short list of native...

South Carolina · 16h

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Large animal veterinarians receive grants to expand services in rural Virginia

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission announced that seven veterinarians have been awarded Large Animal Veterinary Grants. The grants total $890,000 and are critical due to the ongoing shortage of large animal veterinarians in Virginia and across the country. The VDACS...

Virginia · 1d

Idyllic Pursuit

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This Maryland and Virginia Beach Trip Comes With Wild Horses on the Island

Assateague Island pairs a Maryland-and-Virginia beach getaway with the chance to see free-roaming horses. Feral...

Maryland · 23h