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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 · 22h
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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 · 22h
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8 Signs Your Virginia Tree Is Stressed After the Drought Summer

State officials declared a drought emergency for the Roanoke region when water supplies dropped during a long and punishing dry stretch. Rain gauges across the region came up inches short, and the ground cracked like stale bread in places. Virginia lawns bounced back quickly once showers returned, but the tall...

Virginia · 13h
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Pulaski voters reject pari-mutuel wagering referendum

PULASKI, Va. – Pulaski residents voted against pari-mutuel wagering Tuesday, blocking Rosie’s Gaming Emporium from opening a location in the town. With 56 percent of the vote, citizens rejected the referendum alongside Amherst County voters, who turned down a similar measure the same night. Pulaski Town Manager Todd...

Pulaski, VA · 1d
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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 · 7h

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Local grocery store announces closure after decades of serving community

DANIELS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Cornerstone IGA in Daniels will permanently close on November 30, 2026, after 20 years of serving the community. The grocery store announced the upcoming closure in a Facebook post on Tuesday, November 3, thanking customers and community members for their support over the past two decades. The store’s owners said the […]

Daniels, WV · 2d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Homemade Breakfast At This Old-School Virginia Diner

Not every great restaurant announces itself with fanfare, and the Hillsville Diner in Hillsville, Virginia, is proof that the best ones usually don’t bother. What it does instead is paint its name in bold red letters on a white building, hang a vintage Coca-Cola sign above the door, and let the food make every argument that needs to be made.

Hillsville, VA · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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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10 Virginia Restaurants Serving Biscuits And Gravy Worth Getting Up Early For

One Virginia breakfast spot bakes its bread and biscuits right in the front window, where passersby can watch the action. I love that detail. It turns a simple biscuit into a little sidewalk show. The state takes this dish more seriously than I expected. One kitchen tucks sausage gravy, eggs,...

Virginia · 2d

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This Century-Old Country Store In North Carolina Serves The Best Bologna Sandwich In The South

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there’s the fried bologna sandwich at Priddy’s General Store in Danbury, North Carolina, which is something closer to a religious experience. If you’ve never made the drive out to Stokes County for a sandwich, you might be wondering if it’s worth...

Danbury, NC · 8d

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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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If You Love Old Hot Dog Stands, These 7 Virginia Spots Have Been Grilling For Decades

Some of the best hot dogs in Virginia come from counters that opened before your grandparents were born. These spots kept their menus short, their prices friendly, and their chili recipes close to home. In this list, you will find seven stands and diners across the state, from Roanoke to...

Virginia · 2d

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10 Virginia Buffets Ranked From Worth A Visit To Absolutely Worth The Drive

A buffet in Virginia is shaped like a ship, and fresh crab legs reportedly hit the line about every 10 minutes. I can’t stop thinking about that. The surprises keep coming. One spot serves rice in five different styles. Another lets you cook your own dinner in a bubbling...

Lynchburg, VA · 11d

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Hawk determined to be 'too fat to fly' after eating chickens, sleeping too often

ROANOKE, Va. (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A hawk was determined to be "too fat to fly" after she devoured chickens and slept too often. A red-shouldered hawk rescued from a driveway in California is drawing attention after wildlife officials determined it was too heavy to fly. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Mercer County Animal Shelter asking for donations of blankets

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — As we creep closer to winter, we are all probably thinking about staying warm with our heat inside and thick coats for braving the elements. But what about our furry friends? Yes, they have fur to keep them warm, but when temperatures drop to freezing conditions, the animals in shelters need […]

Mercer County, WV · 8d

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A Roanoke burger restaurant closed after nearly 40 years

Burger in the Square, a beloved neighborhood institution in Roanoke County, has officially closed its doors after nearly 40 years. The restaurant, located at 3904 Brambleton Avenue, had originally announced via Facebook that its final day of operation would be Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with the official closure taking effect on October 15. However, due to a massive surge in final community demand, the restaurant completely sold out of food and closed early on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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Beloved Virginia burger restaurant closes after nearly 40 years, selling out before final day

Virginia has lost another longtime neighborhood institution, joining other beloved restaurants that recently closed across the state. Burger in the Square in Roanoke County served its final customers on October…

Roanoke County, VA · 6d

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10 Virginia Donut Shops Serving Glazed Donuts Worth Getting Up Early For

One donut shop on this list stays open until nearly midnight, yet the smart move is still showing up at 5 AM. That tells you plenty about how seriously people take a fresh glazed donut. Another spot opens at 5:30 in the morning and can sell out of favorites soon...

Williamsburg, VA · 5d

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Furry Friends: Lala is looking for a loving family!

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, November 3, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Lala to the WFXR News Studio. Lala is a 7-year-old pitbull-Labrador mix who has been overlooked at the shelter since […]

Roanoke, VA · 3d