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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 · 7d

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FloydFest 2027 Reveals Initial 14 Acts Including Ziggy Marley, Marcus King Band & Jesse Welles

FloydFest will celebrate its 25th anniversary with four days of music at FestivalPark in Check, Virginia, July 22 – 25. Organizers announced the first wave of artists for the edition dubbed “Echoes,” led by Ziggy Marley, The Marcus King Band and Jesse Welles. Marley previously played FloydFest...

Check, VA · 1d

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Pat McGee returns home to rock cancer

The Northern Virginia native reunites three touring acts for a benefit combining music and early detection. Pat McGee expects the We Rock Cancer benefit to feel like a concert, a homecoming and several class reunions at once. The Pat McGee Band headlines Capital One Hall Nov. 7 with Freddy Jones Band and Jackopierce, along with free skin cancer screenings.

Virginia · 1d

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Chili, crafts and live music on tap at Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival Saturday

The Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival returns to Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a day of chili tasting, live music, shopping and family fun to the lake. Hosted by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, the annual event will feature nine chili-cooking...

Moneta, VA · 1d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Jim Messina to perform first Roanoke concert tonight at Jefferson Center

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Jim Messina will perform at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Thursday, Nov. 5, marking the first time he has performed in the city. Messina, who recorded songs including “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and “Danny’s Song” with former duo partner Kenny Loggins, is bringing his band, The Road Runners, to celebrate a career that has spanned more than 50 years.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Early-Bird Tickets on Sale, Initial Lineup Announced for FloydFest 27~Echoes, Set for July 22-25, 2027 – Visit Redesigned FloydFest.com

ARTISTS — With much more to come, Echoes now resonates with its first wave of revealed artists, producing nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician, Emmy-winner, producer and humanitarian Ziggy Marley as part of its initial lineup, joined by world-class guitar phenom, soul singer-songwriter and GRAMMY Award-nominated Marcus King Band. Following tens of millions of streams and a groundswell of acclaim from Rolling Stone, The New York Times and more, singer-songwriter Jesse Welles also joins Echoes, serving as a powerful representation of both Across-the-Way’s brand of purposeful programming, as well as the company’s dedication to delivering artists who top its patrons’ annual request lists.

Check, VA · 20h

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2nd Annual Cider Festival returns to Frontier Culture Museum

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A fall tradition celebrating the Shenandoah Valley’s deep roots in apple harvesting is returning for its second year. Cideries from across the Commonwealth will gather at the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton this Saturday to showcase local ciders and recognize the culture and history of apples throughout the region.

Staunton, VA · 2d

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Palmyra homecoming concert to benefit music education

Virginia's own Palmyra return from the road with an intimate benefit performance at Fitzpatrick Hall in Roanoke's Jefferson Center Friday November 6th at 6:30pm. The band sets its sights on the future with a unique 'pay what you can' ticketing model and will perform in the midst of the audience as they play old, new, and even unheard songs. 75% of the proceeds go to benefit The Downtown Music Lab, an organization that was instrumental, pun intended, to Sasha Leonard. She spoke with Luke Currie about this exciting new chapter for the band as they take a break from the road. For more information visit www.jeffcenter.org.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Train show, true crime tour and live music set for first weekend of November

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Rail exhibits, a true crime walking tour and live music are scheduled for the first weekend of November. The Roanoke Railway Expo and model train show takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Jim Messina: A Career Retrospective Live Show

Jim Messina of the enormously successful soft rock duo Loggins & Messina brings his sixty plus years of experience in the music business as a songwriter, performer, producer and engineer on the road with his band The Roadrunners. Having previously been a part of The Buffalo Springfield, the country rock band Poco, and a successful solo artist Jim and the Roadrunners present a career spanning evening of music and story telling - Thursday, Nov. 5th at The Jefferson Center in Roanoke. Tickets and info at www.jeffcenter.org.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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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 · 20h

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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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Patchwork 250: The man behind 1,000 handmade guitars in Grayson County

GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. – Patchwork 250 is a new initiative from WSLS 10 that tells Virginia’s story, one piece at a time. Like a quilt made of many patches, every person, story, and tradition adds something special to our history. Join us as we celebrate 250 years by sharing the stories that make our region unique, one patch at a time.

Grayson County, VA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Mercer and Bland County students meet local legend Homer Hickam

Bluefield, WV (WOAY) Kids from Mercer and Bland County public schools had the opportunity to be inspired on Thursday. At the historic Granada Theater in Bluefield, they watched the movie October Sky and then got to meet the area’s local legend, the one who wrote the book that the movie is based on, Homer Hickam.

Bland County, VA · 1d

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Veterans Day at National D-Day Memorial set for November 11

This Veterans Day, the National D-Day Memorial and Bedford International Alliance will dedicate two benches honoring the wartime service and sacrifice of the “Bedford Boys” during the Memorial’s annual ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The benches are inspired by those at MacAndrews Field in Ivybridge,...

Bedford, VA · 3d

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Look out for Mr. Smith

October 28, 1890 — About three months ago a man giving his name as Charles F. Smith, and claiming to hail from Roanoke, made his appearance in the Stony Man neighborhood, this county, where he married a daughter of Samuel Sours, and “settled down” to his trade, that of shoemaker.

Roanoke, VA · 10d

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Radford author brings Appalachian folklore to life in new book

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new book is giving readers a closer look at the legends, supernatural stories and mysteries rooted in Appalachia. Radford author David Horton recently released his first book, Tales from the Traveler, a collection of stories inspired by the folklore and history of Radford and the surrounding New River Valley.

Radford, VA · 7d