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Rare late-season bobcat kittens get 24/7 care at SWVA Wildlife Center | Rachel to the Rescue
Roanoke – Two bobcat kittens found after their den was disturbed in Chatham during land clearing are receiving round-the-clock care at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke. The kittens arrived at the center on Sept. 28, when they were about 5 days old, according to Sabrina Garvin, the...
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West Virginia mountains become medieval kingdom in award-winning fantasy film
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The mountains and forests of southern West Virginia have become the setting for a medieval fantasy kingdom in an award-winning independent film scheduled to make its world premiere in Lewisburg in December. The Kingdom of Rexmonte, a $750,000 fantasy comedy written and directed by Rebeccah Crabtree,...
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To Reach This Virginia Airbnb, Follow a Winding Creek Into the Woods
The drive in to this spot is half the point. Outside Vinton, a small town just east of Roanoke, a gravel drive follows a winding creek through the forest. At the end, wrapped in hand-hewn pine logs, sits a cabin that looks like it has been part of these woods for ages. Its hosts call […]
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More Than Music: Jodie Davis builds community one song at a time
In the local music scene, Jodie Davis is known for more than his talent with a guitar. He's a familiar face, a welcoming presence and a musician who has spent decades bringing people together through a shared love of music. From seasoned performers to nervous beginners stepping onto a stage...
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Inaugural Frostbite Challenge combines 5K trail race, polar plunge at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Runners, hikers and adventurous souls looking for a new way to embrace winter are invited to Smith Mountain Lake State Park on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, for the inaugural Frostbite Challenge, a unique event combining a 5K trail race with a polar plunge into the chilly waters of Smith Mountain Lake.
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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of The Country Ham Biscuits At These 6 No-Frills Virginia Cafes
Want to find the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up big flavors and even bigger Southern charm!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Let’s start with a place that takes its name very seriously. Scratch Biscuit Company in Roanoke is exactly what it sounds...
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Roanoke Valley SPCA waives adoption fees through Oct. 31
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Valley SPCA Marketing and Communications Director Julie Rickmond joined WDBJ7’s Alexia Andrachik Sunday morning to discuss the shelter waiving adoption fees for all pets through Oct. 31. The promotion, funded by a grant from the ASPCA through its Rescue Effect campaign and Subaru Loves...
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Roanoke Valley SPCA’s SPAYghetti Event Returns to Put an End to Pet Homelessness
A local animal shelter’s annual spay and neuter fundraiser is back. Listen to the report below or read the full story:. For more than twenty years, the Roanoke community has come together each year to share a meal with a mission. Tomorrow, the Roanoke Valley SPCA’s SPAYghetti event will be back to help support the organization’s mission of reducing animal homelessness.
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People Will Drive For Miles Across Virginia Just To Eat At This Unbelievable Rural Restaurant
There are restaurants you stumble into by accident, and then there are restaurants you plan your entire weekend around, and The Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba, Virginia firmly belongs in that second category. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, because once you know it exists, not going...
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Card show happening at Salem Civic Center
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The 540 Card Show is bringing dealers and collectors together at the Salem Civic Center, with opportunities to buy, sell, and trade cards. Founder of Cards on Deck, Casey Taylor, joined us to discuss the show. The card show takes place Saturday, October 24 from 9...