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Inaugural Frostbite Challenge combines 5K trail race, polar plunge at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Runners, hikers and adventurous souls looking for a new way to embrace winter are invited to Smith Mountain Lake State Park on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, for the inaugural Frostbite Challenge, a unique event combining a 5K trail race with a polar plunge into the chilly waters of Smith Mountain Lake.
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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of The Country Ham Biscuits At These 6 No-Frills Virginia Cafes
Want to find the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up big flavors and even bigger Southern charm!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Let’s start with a place that takes its name very seriously. Scratch Biscuit Company in Roanoke is exactly what it sounds...
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Roanoke Valley SPCA waives adoption fees through Oct. 31
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Valley SPCA Marketing and Communications Director Julie Rickmond joined WDBJ7’s Alexia Andrachik Sunday morning to discuss the shelter waiving adoption fees for all pets through Oct. 31. The promotion, funded by a grant from the ASPCA through its Rescue Effect campaign and Subaru Loves...
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Roanoke Valley SPCA’s SPAYghetti Event Returns to Put an End to Pet Homelessness
A local animal shelter’s annual spay and neuter fundraiser is back. Listen to the report below or read the full story:. For more than twenty years, the Roanoke community has come together each year to share a meal with a mission. Tomorrow, the Roanoke Valley SPCA’s SPAYghetti event will be back to help support the organization’s mission of reducing animal homelessness.
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People Will Drive For Miles Across Virginia Just To Eat At This Unbelievable Rural Restaurant
There are restaurants you stumble into by accident, and then there are restaurants you plan your entire weekend around, and The Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba, Virginia firmly belongs in that second category. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, because once you know it exists, not going...
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Card show happening at Salem Civic Center
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The 540 Card Show is bringing dealers and collectors together at the Salem Civic Center, with opportunities to buy, sell, and trade cards. Founder of Cards on Deck, Casey Taylor, joined us to discuss the show. The card show takes place Saturday, October 24 from 9...
WFXR
ROA concourse, terminal briefly evacuated due to smoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The concourse and terminal at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport were briefly evacuated due to smoke. According to the airport, smoke was identified in a tool room underneath the concourse at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, October 23. No fire was reported. Passengers and employees were cleared to return to the terminal at 9:30 a.m. […]
WSLS
Longtime Q99 morning host David Page announces retirement after 35-year radio career
ROANOKE, Va. – After nearly three decades on the air at WSLQ – Q99 and a 35-year broadcasting career, radio personality David Page has announced his retirement. Page’s final full-time broadcast on Q99 is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. Page is widely recognized as one half...
WSET
Roanoke Valley SPCA waives adoption fees for all pets through the end of the month
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke Valley SPCA has waived adoption fees for all pets through the end of the month. The Roanoke Valley SPCA said this is thanks to grant funding from the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) through its Rescue Effect campaign and Subaru Loves Pets initiative.
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Bruno Mars Brings the Magic to Charlotte
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Bruno Mars performed live at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, giving fans from Roanoke and other areas the chance to see him perform in person. Fans traveled to the stadium to hear his hit songs and experience the excitement of seeing him live.
WSET
Wildlife center takes in two orphaned bobcat kittens, asks for community's help
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Two adorable balls of fluff are now under the care of those at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke; two orphaned bobcat kittens were brought in from Chatham on September 28. The kittens were brought in after a construction crew knocked over a tree...
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This Gigantic Virginia Fabric Wonderland Is The Reason Crafters Are Making Road Trips
Three whole floors of fabric are stacked inside an old school building in Virginia. Then there’s a second building just for upholstery. I’m amazed that one small mountain store holds this much cloth. I was surprised to learn how far some shoppers drive to reach it. Some come...
WFXR
Just what the Dr. ordered: Free Dr Pepper Festival in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Just what the Dr. ordered, a weekend day full of celebrations for an iconic beverage that got its roots in Southwest Virginia. On Saturday, October 24, a free festival is set to be held to celebrate the soda, featuring live music, games, food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, and lots of […]