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Spartan Band Trip to Hawaii is One They Will Never Forget
FAIRLEA- The Greenbrier East Spartan band just recently returned from a school trip that has been etched in their minds for the rest of their lives, a trip to Hawaii, the second time the school band has ventured to the Aloha State. The band did a combined performance on the dock of the USS Missouri […] The post Spartan Band Trip to Hawaii is One They Will Never Forget appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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Roanoke Coffeehouse Hosting Benefit Concert Supporting Feeding Southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, VA – Saturday night, great music is doing more than filling a room - it’s helping fill pantries across our region. 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Downtown Roanoke is hosting a benefit concert to support Feeding Southwest Virginia, bringing together local musicians, raffle prizes, and a shared mission to fight food insecurity during the season of giving.
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People Drive From All Over West Virginia For The Mouth-Watering Burgers At This Old-Timey Diner
There’s something magical about a place that hasn’t changed much since your parents – or even grandparents – first pulled up to order a burger. Jim’s Drive In in Lewisburg, West Virginia, is that kind of time capsule, a place where the burgers sizzle with the same satisfying sound they did decades ago.
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The Shrimp Cocktail At This No-Frills Restaurant In West Virginia Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences happen in the most unassuming places, and The Char in Beckley, West Virginia, is living proof that you don’t need fancy frills to serve up food that makes your taste buds do a happy dance. This beloved local institution sits nestled among the...
The Mount Airy News
Museum unveils new quarry exhibit
North Carolina Granite Corp. ceased operations during the summer, but the fabled local quarry will live on through the efforts of Mount Airy Museum of Regional History. “Basically, what we’ve done right now is put together a temporary exhibit from artifacts we were able to rescue before they closed,” said Matt Edwards, executive director of the downtown museum. The seeds for this were sown about a year ago when Edwards got wind of North Carolina Granite Corp.’s impending closure. Recognizing the historical significance of the local company that opened in 1889 — and gave Mount Airy its Granite City nickname — the museum sought to preserve that legacy. This meant taking charge of various materials stretching back for decades which were donated by officials of what has been billed as the largest open-faced granite company in the world. These include blueprints, photographs and other records documenting the role North Carolina Granite Corp. played in the building of major monuments, bridges and other structures along with items such as old tools. “Essentially what we found was every project file they had dating back to roughly 1912,” Edwards detailed regarding the drawings and other artifacts assembled. “Anything you could imagine relating to
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Benefit concert aims to help feed neighbors
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - 3rd Street Coffeehouse of Roanoke, located at 305 Mountain Ave. SW, will host a benefit concert on December 20 at 7 p.m. in support of Feeding Southwest Virginia. Here @ Home learns more about the headliners - including The Keith Goggin Band, singer-songwriter Randolph Thomas, and...
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Feeding SWVA Benefit Concert Aims to Help Feed Neighbors
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This Old-Fashioned Diner In West Virginia Will Serve You The Best Burgers Of Your Life
Hidden in the charming town of Lewisburg, West Virginia sits a culinary landmark that has burger enthusiasts making pilgrimages from across the Mountain State. Jim’s Drive In doesn’t need flashy billboards or social media campaigns – its reputation travels the old-fashioned way: from one satisfied, slightly sauce-stained mouth to another.
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The Old-Fashioned Drive-In Theater In West Virginia You’ll Wish You Found Sooner
There’s something magical about watching a movie under the stars while sitting in your own car, and the Pipestem Drive-In Theatre in Athens, West Virginia, is keeping that nostalgic dream alive. You know what’s funny about living in the age of streaming services and home theaters?. We’ve got...
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Parade announced to celebrate Princeton Tigers football team
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A parade to celebrate the Princeton Tigers Football Team’s season and accomplishments, which includes their AAA Football Championship title, was announced by the City of Princeton. According to a press release, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2025, the championship parade will start at 8th Street, travel along Mercer […]
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Hometown Eats: A look back on 2025
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Year four served up more than three dozen of your favorite restaurants all over Southwest Virginia. 2025 also saw our first Hometown Eats: Restaurant Rumble “Chompion” crowned. A wildly popular, fan voted, contest that we hope to bring it back in 2026!. Be sure...
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An Old-School West Virginia Buffet Keeping The All-You-Can-Eat Tradition Alive
In a quiet corner of West Virginia, Hometown Restaurant keeps a beloved buffet tradition alive without any fuss. Located on Market Street in Peterstown, WV 24963, this old-school spot feels like a community gathering place where plates are meant to be full and appetites happily tested. Steam rises from classic...
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Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. brings “Home For The Holidays” tour to Bluefield this December
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. will return to West Virginia this December as part of his 15th annual “Home For The Holidays” tour, featuring an all-new show and multiple performances across the state. The tour’s final stop is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, at the Granada Theater, located at 537 Commerce St. […]
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Appalachian Artist uses the Mountain State as inspiration
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – An Appalachian Artist is taking inspiration straight from the Mountains. Artist Marlee Kaiser is not only an Instructor at Marshall University, but they are also an artist from right here in the Mountain State. Kaiser specializes in Printmaking but has recently been pivoting to painting. Their upcoming series is based off […]
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Top 5 Christmas Activities: A Winter Wonderland
This year, we will find out the top 5 Christmas activities that Hidden Valley Students enjoy of the big 2025!. Christmas originated as a major Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ but has also changed into a global cultural festival with secular tradition like gift giving, feasting, decorating, and Santa Claus, blending the original Christian observance with ancient winter solstice festivities and modern family gatherings, observed by billions worldwide. During Christmas, many groups of people and individuals have their own traditions and activities they participate in every year. There are a vast number of diverse activities and traditions related to Christmas. Some traditions and activities are more popular or more related to the Christmas holiday!
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In Our Hometowns: Roanoke becomes an outdoor destination
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke has unrivaled appeal, making it a premier destination for outdoor events. A vigorous infrastructure paired with a wealth of natural beauty boosts its attractiveness from festivals to world-class competitions. The director of Roanoke Outside explains what sets the Star City apart. “We are authentic. I...
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Crafteria announces move and rebrand to Woodshed: Appalachian Crafts and Coffee Cafe
ROANOKE, Va. – The founders of the Crafteria, now called The Woodshed, announced Wednesday that it would now be easier than ever for visitors and locals to stumble into their shop after it moved to 409 South Jefferson Street next to the Mast General Store. The business’s name also...
The West Virginia Daily News
Framed and Ready for Carnegie Hall
GREEMBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – “We’re back!” The Greenbrier Artists have had an extra busy season since their annual meeting in September at Carnegie. They participated in their best-ever Taste of the Town and had a lovely art show at the Visitors’ Center during October. They have presented several short demos and have painted many […] The post Framed and Ready for Carnegie Hall appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .