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Lithia, VA · Lifestyle

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Franklin County Banjo Player Gene Parker Made His Instrument Sing

This story was originally published by Radio IQ and is part of a series reported by students at the Handmade Music School in Floyd County, Virginia. The students are compiling a songbook of tunes and songs played in their community and telling the stories behind the music. This story aired...

Floyd County, VA · 6d

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Local man runs for 24 hours

It’s one thing to complete a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K race — which all can be done in a span of minutes or hours — but a Mount Airy man has managed to run for an entire day. This occurred when Charles Hiatt took on the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge from Oct. 30-31 in Mint Hill, near Charlotte. Unlike some races with spread-out courses, the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge involves a 1.35-mile loop that participants run over and over — “and over again,” Hiatt stated with a note of humor. The local man, an employee of Eagle Carports in Mount Airy, started the event on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and finished on 7 p.m. the next day to cap what organizers call “a festive, Halloween-themed test of endurance.” While the running career of the former two-pack-per-day smoker previously included completing three World Marathon Majors in Boston, Chicago and most recently Sydney, Australia, he was a bit leery about the late-October event. “Running for 24 hours straight was definitely my biggest challenge yet,” Hiatt acknowledged. A friend and fellow runner, Josh Seawell of Pinnacle, had invited him to participate in the Mint Hill event. “Against my

Mt Airy, NC · 5d

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NRCC Concert Series presents Blue Rock’n Grass and Dixie Bluegrass Boys

The music of Blue Rock’n Grass and Dixie Bluegrass Boys will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Highly energetic bluegrass band, Blue Rock’n Grass was...

Dublin, VA · 6d

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Furry Friends: Jemina is an adorably sweet kitten!

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. On Tuesday, November 10, Landon Cox with the Roanoke Valley SPCA brought Jemina to the WFXR News studio. Jemina is a sweet 3-month-old kitten looking for her forever home. This curious kitten likes to explore her surroundings and enjoys […]

Roanoke, VA · 5d

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John Hildreth Chronicles a Virginia Mountain Hollow

PEARISBURG, Va. — Musician and composer John Hildreth’s new double album, House of Ghosts, tells the stories of an old house and its surrounding neighborhood in a Virginia mountain hollow, moving between 1917 and the present day, with occasional journeys 1,000 years into the past. Hildreth said the...

Pearisburg, VA · 5d

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Martinsville Warehouse Set for Apartment Conversion, Oh, Sugar! Restaurant Planned

A former grocery warehouse in Uptown Martinsville is getting new life as apartments, alongside plans for an Oh, Sugar! restaurant nearby. The warehouse at 212 Franklin Street is being converted into apartments, and Oh, Sugar! intends to open its restaurant by early 2027. According to the Martinsville Bulletin, the former...

Martinsville, VA · 10d

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Virginia facing shortage of large animal care vets

PATRICK CO., Va. – For many Virginia farmers, finding a large animal vet isn’t easy. A new $890,000 state grant is working to get more veterinary care to farms that need it. The Virginia Department of Agriculture is providing funding to local large-animal veterinarians, helping them grow their...

Patrick County, VA · 5d

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Over 650,000 Christmas Lights Turn This Virginia Woodland Trail Into A Glowing Holiday Wonderland

More than 725,000 bulbs light up a half-mile trail through the woods, and nobody gets to see them from a car. There’s a pattern I rather like here. This Virginia display asks you to park, bundle up, and walk. That makes the next detail more interesting. Campfires dot the...

Roanoke, VA · 5d

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This Historic Virginia Sanatorium Is So Eerie, Paranormal Investigators Come From All Over To Explore It

Some places carry their history quietly, but St. Albans Sanatorium in Radford, Virginia wears every haunted chapter right on its crumbling, ivy-laced sleeve. If you’ve ever driven through Radford and glanced over at that imposing red-brick building sitting on the hill, you probably felt something shift in your chest.

Radford, VA · 14d

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You’ll Find Some Of The Best Burgers And Views In Virginia At This Cozy Cafe

Here is a sentence you probably didn’t expect to read today: there is a cafe in a small Virginia mountain town that serves brown butter scallops with crispy prosciutto, and you need to go there immediately. Foot of the Mountain Cafe in Buchanan, Virginia is the kind of place...

Buchanan, VA · 13d

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‘Too darn fat to fly’: Virginia hawk grounded after chicken buffet

The hawk weighed in at around two pounds and couldn't get off the ground after eating free-roaming chickens.

Roanoke, VA · 8d

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Roanoke Railway Expo returns to Virginia Museum of Transportation

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Saturday saw the kickoff of the Roanoke Railway Expo at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. There was a line on Norfolk Avenue to get in the building, as folks were eager to see decades of railroad history, models, and memorabilia under one roof. Robert Lafferty from...

Roanoke, VA · 8d

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Spice Titan opens Roanoke storefront after starting at farmers’ markets

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spice Titan, which began as a pandemic-era project at local farmers’ markets, has opened a brick-and-mortar store in Roanoke. On Here @ Home, Leah Rose discussed the journey of Spice Titan and the products sold at the shop. Her husband, Spice Titan founder Matt Rose,...

Roanoke, VA · 9d

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Locals Happily Drive Hours To Reach This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant Hidden In Virginia

Some restaurants spend a fortune trying to manufacture a soul, and Texas Tavern in Roanoke, Virginia, didn’t spend a dime because it was born with one. That’s the kind of thing that keeps people coming back, and coming back, and coming back again. There’s a particular kind of...

Roanoke, VA · 7d

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10 Offbeat Restaurants In Virginia Where A Meal Turns Into An Adventure

Searching for offbeat restaurants in Virginia where every meal turns into a real adventure?. These 10 restaurants pack in bold flavors, wild atmospheres, and experiences that’ll keep you talking for days!. 1. Fallout (Richmond) Richmond has a lot of interesting places to spend an evening, but Fallout on North...

Richmond, VA · 12d

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Community reacts to Daniels IGA closing

DANIELS, WV (WVNS) — After twenty years in business, the Daniels Cornerstone IGA is closing its doors. That is according to a recent Facebook post by the store. It is one of the closest grocery stores for the people who live in Daniels, Cool Ridge, Shady Spring and other communities and the impact is already […]

Daniels, WV · 10d

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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 · 11d

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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Roanoke Valley

Explore the Roanoke Valley Christmas tree farms for a fun family adventure and pick the perfect tree for your holiday. The post Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Roanoke Valley appeared first on RoanokeFamily Magazine .

Roanoke, VA · 9d

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A Hometown Hangout Gets a Second Life

At Clifford’s Bar & Grill, a little local history, a lot of community support, and an unexpected new venture are coming together on Main Street in White Sulphur Springs. Sometimes the best ideas are the ones you never planned on having. When Mike and Helen Clifford heard that one...

White Sulphur Springs, WV · 16d

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Big Ol’Fish: November 6, 2026

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR’s George Noleff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol’Fish! If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol’ Fish, share them with George, and he’ll put them on the air […]

Roanoke, VA · 9d