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PawPawFest returns to New River Valley
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A unique celebration of North America’s largest native fruit returns to the New River Valley, bringing together local food, regional artisans, educational opportunities, and an extensive lineup of live music. PawPawFest director and organizer Jesse Kelly joins 7@four to discuss the upcoming festival and what...
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Underground and aboveground, this West Virginia town has more layers than you’d guess
Lewisburg sits in West Virginia’s Greenbrier Valley, boxed in by rolling hills where two old highways, U.S. 60 and U.S. 219, meet downtown. You can walk the entire historic core on foot, past brick storefronts, art galleries, and shops that give the place its small-town pull. The town has...
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Former WSLC AM radio towers come down in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Five towers that were part of the Salem skyline and the local radio landscape for more than 60 years came down Tuesday. They were located on property where the studios of 610 AM WSLC were located for decades. WSLC went silent last October, but in the...
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Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author of ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,’ dies at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author and essayist renowned for her poetic explorations of nature, love, spirituality and the art of writing in the “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” “The Maytrees” and numerous other works, has died. She was 81. Her literary...
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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: David Arquette to appear at Berglund Center for Scream anniversary event
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It has been 30 years since the first “Scream” movie hit theaters. A special anniversary showing of the film, along with a live Q&A with actor David Arquette, is coming to the Berglund Center in October. Arquette played Deputy Dewey Riley in the “Scream”...
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Smith Mountain Arts Council announces dates for 37th annual art show
The Smith Mountain Arts Council will hold its 37th annual art show Oct. 16-25 at Kaleidoscope - The Gathering Place, in Hardy, giving artists of all experience levels a chance to exhibit their work in the Smith Mountain Lake community. Submitted works will be judged, with awards presented for Best...
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Virginia Museum of Natural History presents “Spirits of the Dead”
Something creepy is awakening at the Virginia Museum of Natural History this October!. On Thursday, October 29, the museum is offering its first-ever, adults-only, Halloween-themed, behind-the-scenes experience for those who dare!. The evening begins innocently enough, with an offering of heavy hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, and a signature cocktail during...
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United Way of Southern West Virginia Announces Cast for 2026 Dancing With the Stars Fundraiser
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The countdown is on for the thirteenth season of United Way of Southern West Virginia’s Dancing with the Stars, returning Friday, September 18, 2026, to the Beckley‑Raleigh County Convention Center. The signature fundraiser is once again expected to be one of the region’s biggest social events of the year, bringing together community leaders, local talent, and supporters from across southern West Virginia.
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Bedford resident pushes to revitalize downtown by leaning into World War II history
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — You may have noticed it the last time you drove through the heart of Bedford: Empty storefronts line parts of downtown, and some business owners say they are feeling the impact. Now, one local man is pushing for a way to bring people back to...
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Mercer County movie makes major premiere announcement
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The Hungry Asian talks local restaurants, content creation, more - The 540 Interview
ROANOKE, Va. – On Tuesday, 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas sat down with John Park, also known as The Hungry Asian - a content creator known for highlighting local eats in the Roanoke Valley!. He spoke about his creative process, how he decides which restaurants to highlight, and more....
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Dollywood’s Harvest Festival returns with Great Pumpkin LumiNights, new attractions
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With cooler temperatures arriving across our region, fall festivities are officially kicking off in the Great Smoky Mountains. Ellen Liston, PR Manager at Dollywood, joins 7@four to discuss the theme park’s annual Harvest Festival and what visitors can expect this season. Immersive fall experiences are...
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Pumpkin Festival Opens with Wine Festival
Sinkland Farms will open its 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival this Saturday, Sept. 19, launching seven weekends of fall festivities with its annual Wine Festival and a full weekend of pumpkins, hayrides, live music, food, family activities and nationally recognized fall attractions. The Sept. 19–20 Wine Festival will feature eight Virginia...
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Rocky Mount Fest to host 15+ bands for event’s 4th year on Sept. 19
Rocky Mount is gearing up for the fourth annual Rocky Mount Fest, a town-wide concert series that takes over the downtown area on Sept. 19. This year’s event will feature four stages hosting 17 local bands from all across southwest Virginia. Last year’s event saw around 10,000 people visit...
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This Small Virginia Restaurant Is Easy To Miss And Nearly Impossible To Forget
What do you get when an old Virginia general store gets a second act? Something a whole lot more interesting than a place to pick up a bag of flour. For decades, this little building was where folks came for groceries, gossip, mail, and just about anything else a small community needed.