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Behind the Scene: Hexed Haunted Attraction
At Hexed Haunted Attraction this will be their 15th year of celebrating fear and allowing people to have a great time and get scared. There are many people that work together to make Hexed as good as it is, one of which is Jordan and her sister Emily, and her father Tim. I was able to interview Jordan and I asked her why even start a haunted attraction, she said because she loved creating and loves Halloween, on top of wanting to have a safe, fun place that people could come together and make something that others enjoy as well. I asked her why choose the location that Hexed is at, she answered that it was because of the price range and property, the location has plenty of room to expand and build up, but the price wasn’t an arm and a leg. The last question I asked her was why would she want to do make-up at Hexed, she said, she has done haunted attraction make-up since before Hexed even opened, she started at the time just because she loves make-up and is interested in how SFX make-up works, she said she just keeps practicing more and more and is still trying to become more knowledgeable on haunted attraction make-up.
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Everybody still waves in this North Carolina town that raised Andy Griffith
Mount Airy sits tucked into the northwest corner of North Carolina, just a few miles from the Virginia line. Andy Griffith was born here in 1926, grew up on these streets, and carried the town with him when he went to Hollywood. What came back was Mayberry, the fictional small...
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Civil War to come alive this weekend
ARARAT, Va. — Although the J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace Preservation Trust recently lost its tax-exempt status, the war isn’t over, or least mock battles held at that site. Once again the hollows surrounding Laurel Hill will come alive with the sounds of musket and artillery fire during the annual Civil War Encampment and Living History Weekend held there. It is scheduled both Saturday and Sunday at Maj. Gen. Stuart’s birthplace at 1091 Ararat Highway, just across the state line from Mount Airy via N.C. 104. The highlight of the Living History Week, now in its 34th year, are the mock battles between re-enactment troops in blue and gray who occupy authentic campsites. These are scheduled for 3 p.m. this Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, reflecting a change from a one-day Living History event in 2025 to two days this year. Educational perspective Yet the annual gathering focuses on more than just the combative aspects of the conflict that divided the nation during the 1860s. The encampment/re-enactment also will feature live music by The Fisher Peak Timber Rattlers, combined with dancing, in addition to a Civil War-era church service and music/storytelling by Stan Clardy. Different historical speakers and authors are slated
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David Arquette brings ‘Behind the Scream’ tour to Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – If you’re a fan of Scream, you’ll soon have a chance to hear some behind-the-scenes stories directly from one of the franchise’s stars. Virginia native David Arquette, who played Dewey Riley in the Scream franchise, is bringing his “Behind the Scream” tour to Roanoke on Thursday, October 8.
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Grandin Theatre undergoing renovations to further support live performances
ROANOKE, Va. – The Grandin Theatre is undergoing renovations ahead of its 95th anniversary next year, which will bring updated amenities to the historic arts and culture organization. In the back of the theater, an additional structure is being added with the primary purpose of supporting the live performance...
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Local Colors hosts 7th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Local Colors of Western Virginia will host its 7th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 at John Nolen Park in Roanoke. The Latin-themed, family-friendly event features dancing, live music, educational segments, storytelling, and plenty of vendors. Local Colors executive director Lisa Spencer stopped by […]
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An Entire Virginia Warehouse Is Packed With Architectural Salvage Waiting For A Second Life
Some buildings get torn down and everything inside disappears. Doors, windows, mantels, tiles, hardware. All of it ends up in a landfill. But there are places that rescue those pieces before they vanish, and one Virginia warehouse has made it a mission. The space is packed with architectural salvage waiting...
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Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival returns for 2026 fall season
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival has returned for seven weekends in the 2026 fall season!. The festival features a pumpkin patch, live music, delicious food, and more! You can catch the festival every Thursday through Sunday until November 1. You can read more about the event here.
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Haunted Roanoke: AAF Walking Tour mixes local history with spooky thrills
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Local history buffs and ghost hunters can step into downtown Roanoke’s eerie past this season during the Roanoke Ghost Tour, hosted by the American Advertising Federation Roanoke. The 60-minute guided walking tour covers roughly one mile of mostly level, paved, and cobbled sidewalks through downtown....
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Dolly Parton Day Rallies Support for Free Book Program Across Southwest Virginia
Communities across Southwest and Southside Virginia marked Dolly Parton Day on Friday, according to Cardinal News, with local businesses raising money for the country singer's Imagination Library book program. The Sept. 25 date honors her hit song "9 to 5." Parton died Aug. 25 at age 80. The Imagination Library...
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Big Fat Greek Festival returns to Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – For the second year, the Roanoke community is being treated to a little taste of Europe through the “Big Fat Greek Festival.”. Organizers got to share some unique Greek cuisine by way of a drive-through and will do so all weekend. Funds raised from the...
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The Holler Generals announce debut EP, Hillbilly Hecks
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The Holler Generals will release their debut EP, Hillbilly Hecks, on all major streaming platforms Thursday, September 24, at 9 a.m. Physical copies will follow. Tracked live at Monarch Entertainment Studio in Beckley, West Virginia, the five-song collection captures Matt Mullins, Randy Gilkey and Alex Bair doing what they do best: […]
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Taubman Museum debuts newest exhibition featuring American artists
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Taubman Museum of Art will debut its newest exhibition, “American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection” with a fun Opening Celebration on October 10 titled Through the Decades: Glowback Party!. “American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection”...
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5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Newport, Virginia that Locals Swear By
Newport, Virginia — a city that hums with the hush of the Blue Ridge and the laughter of neighbors who know each other by name. Here, the mountains cradle clapboard houses and winding roads, and the air is thick with the scent of honeysuckle, woodsmoke, and the promise of something simmering on a family stove. This is a place where time moves slow, where stories are told on front porches, and where every meal is a gathering — of kin, of friends, of memory and hope.
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Celebrate America’s harvest at Sinkland Farms this weekend
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) - If you're looking to celebrate the start of fall this weekend, Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg has you covered. The 35th annual Pumpkin Festival kicks off this weekend. The event offers pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, food, and live entertainment. Owner of Sinkland Farms, Susan...
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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: 311 to close out summer with Elmwood Park Amphitheater show
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -Alternative rock band 311 will play the Elmwood Park Amphitheater stage Friday night, as part of the Budweiser Summer Concert Series. The band’s name comes from a police code for indecent exposure, according to lead singer Nick Hexum. “And I said, ooh, a number. I love...