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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 · 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 · 1d

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Albemarle Ciderworks’ Apple Harvest Fest returns this weekend

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle Ciderworks will hold its 26th annual Apple Harvest Fest on Saturday, November 7. The free event is co-hosted by the Cove Garden Ruritan Club. It will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include food trucks, crafts, hayrides around the mountain,...

Albemarle County, VA · 20h

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No one-horse town: Bowling Green mural pays homage to racing history

When passersby travel north on South Main Street in Bowling Green, they can’t help but notice the bright, eye-catching mural painted on the side of the Corner Store market and sandwich shop on Milford Street. The mural, which depicts a jockey riding a horse with the historic Old Mansion...

Bowling Green, VA · 2d

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Brings ‘Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ to Charlottesville

RICHMOND, Va. -- Trans-Siberian Orchestra is celebrating 30 years of its signature blend of rock and holiday music with a new tour featuring Ghosts of Christmas Eve. Al and Kayla preview the massive production, which combines familiar songs with new musical elements, lighting, fog and other special effects. The tour...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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WATCH: George Gallo brings the outdoors inside on Caroline Street

Meyer Fine Art on Caroline Street opens an exhibition of American plein air artist George Gallo on Thursday, November 5, with a reception at 5:30. Gallo paints his scenes outdoors in the open air, and he is the first contemporary artist the gallery has formally represented. We received a preview with gallery owner Mike Meyer. meyerfineart.gallery.

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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11 Virginia Family Traditions That Could Make Thanksgiving Even More Meaningful

Every year, the Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribes present fish and game to Virginia’s governor, continuing a tribute tradition reaffirmed by a treaty signed in 1677. The ceremony still takes place around Thanksgiving, honoring an agreement that has shaped the relationship between the tribes and the Commonwealth for centuries. I...

Virginia · 17h

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The 540: 30 Days of Hope interview with 10 News Anchor Lindsey Kennett

10 News Anchor Lindsey Kennett joined 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas on The 540 on Thursday to discuss her 30 Days of Hope initiative that will be happening all month. The 540 is a relaxed, conversational show built around the people, places and ideas that make Southwest and Central Virginia special.

Virginia · 1d

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Manchester Golf Team Makes States After 16 Years

The Manchester Lancer Golf Team made the state tournament for the first time since 2010 this year. After all these years, the players had many different reactions and expectations for how the season has been played. Three players, Oliver Tanguay, Bentley Walls, and Owen Gunter, shared who or what got...

Midlothian, VA · 3d

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Get to Know These Northern Virginia Filmmakers

Indie movies are seeing a resurgence as audiences gravitate toward original storytelling. And with democratized access, it’s no longer necessary to live in New York or Los Angeles to make a living in the film industry. These notable filmmakers — all shaped by Northern Virginia — are busy making movie magic happen.

Virginia · 1d

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Northern Virginia Library Updates: Construction, Safety Concerns, Affordable Housing, and VA Library of the Year

Northern Virginia libraries have been making news. The George Mason Regional Library is currently closed for a two-year renovation, the Vienna-Carter Library construction is underway, and more. Here’s a roundup of local library news. Reston Regional Library Addresses Safety Concerns. Reston Regional Library sits next to the Embry Rucker...

Vienna, VA · 2d

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Thanksgiving Help for Metro Richmond, Chesterfield & Tri-Cities

The holiday season can be difficult for many families, and with grocery prices and other everyday expenses continuing to impact household budgets, many families are facing even greater challenges this year. The good news is that many local organizations are stepping in to help families in need and working diligently to make sure families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

Richmond, VA · 3d

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AARP to host Caregiver Cafe events

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - AARP Virginia is inviting family caregivers to take a break, connect with others and access valuable resources through a series of free Caregiver Café events in November. Designed for individuals who provide care to aging parents, spouses, relatives, friends or neighbors, the Caregiver Café events...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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The 540: “540″ Themed Personality Quiz

We took a 540 Themed Personality Quiz on The 540 on Thursday. We posted the link to the quiz on our social media pages so you can take the quiz as well. The 540 is a relaxed, conversational show built around the people, places and ideas that make Southwest and Central Virginia special.

Virginia · 1d

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Radar mapping project reveals hidden history of Newtown Cemetery

Archaeologists are mapping a historic cemetery in Harrisonburg with ground penetrating radar: a non-invasive way for researchers to see underneath the earth's surface, revealing structures – and people – at risk of being lost to time. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. [sounds of wind blowing, crickets chirping]. More...

Harrisonburg, VA · 4d

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Born 100 Years Ago Today in Virginia, the “Hidden Hero of Music City” Who Played on Hits for Patsy Cline and the Everly Brothers

On this day (November 3) in 1926, Ray Quarles Edenton was born in Mineral, Virginia. A member of Nashville’s highly acclaimed “A-Team” session musicians, Edenton’s innovative rhythm guitar playing featured on more than 10,000 recordings in Nashville during his five-decade career. His resume includes numerous hits by Webb Pierce, Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers’ “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie”, Marty Robbins’ “Singing the Blues”, and Roger Miller’s “King of the Road”.

Nashville, TN · 4d

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Meet the volunteers, leaders, and behind-the-scenes changemakers powering Charlottesville’s nonprofits—and discover how C-VILLE Gives can help you support their work

Behind every nonprofit doing good work in our community are the people who make it happen. As we launch C-VILLE Gives, our new community-wide giving campaign, we’re shining a spotlight on some of those people—from longtime volunteers and dedicated leaders to the folks working behind the scenes. In the following pages, meet the neighbors making a difference, learn more about the organizations they serve, and discover how you can help. Visit c-ville.gives through December 15 to support the causes that matter to you.

Charlottesville, VA · 3d