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Hoot and Holler marks ten years of telling stories in Roanoke
It’s been ten years since Lee Hunsaker made her way back home to Roanoke, eager to capture something like the literary and music scene from her time in Austin, Texas. But she also wanted make something that felt authentic to this region. What resulted is Roanoke’s answer to The Moth Radio Hour, and a simple celebration of stories.
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Historic Derby Restaurant changes hands
It’s 10 a.m. Thursday and a routine scenario is unfolding at The Derby Restaurant in Bannertown as breakfast customers trickle out and the staff prepares for the lunch crowd lured by that day’s spaghetti special. Yet there is something different in the air this particular morning other than the smell of bacon frying. Upon further review, there is James W. “Jimbo” Pell III standing by his usual spot near the cash register, although the afore-mentioned atypical atmosphere surrounds the third-generation owner of The Derby on this occasion. The reason for that becomes clear, with Thursday being three days removed from the sale of the historic restaurant that had been in Pell’s family for nearly 90 years. “Well, I’m just ready to retire,” Pell said of that move involving the second-oldest restaurant in the Mount Airy area behind only Snappy Lunch downtown. “I’m 63 years old and I’ve been working here for 53 years,” he added in recalling how this started as a bus boy and dishwasher at age 10. “We closed on it Monday,” Pell said of the restaurant property occupying a corner spot at the intersection of South Main Street and N.C. 89-East. Although that was Pell’s last “official”
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Build a safe and accessible home
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Chris Moore, the president of Senior Remodeling Experts is just back from speaking at the VGM Live at Home conference in Atlanta. He joins us in studio to talk about the conference, what was discussed, and why it’s so important for all of us - no matter our age - to think about the modifications we may need in our homes to age in place.
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Locals Can’t Stop Raving About The Burgers At This Old-School Virginia Drive-In
Somewhere between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rest of the world, tucked into the town of Fairlawn, Virginia, sits a little blue building that has been making people very, very happy. Hank’s Drive-In is the kind of place that locals mention with a particular kind of pride, the way...
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WDBJ7 Archive: Remembering Lakeside Amusement Park 40 years after it closed
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - 40 years ago this month, October 19, 1986, the rides at Lakeside Amusement Park shut down for the last time. But for many people who spent their summers at the Salem attraction, the memories live on. We return to Lakeside in this week’s visit to the...
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Spooky Spots: Do you dare to brave a forest of fear in The Dark Woods?
RADFORD, Va. (WSET) — Do you dare to descend into The Dark Woods?. It's a petrifying place where there's little light, a lot of screams and only one way out. "Just being in the woods at night is creepy in itself... People will definitely get their money's worth," said Steve Fithian.
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Fallen leaves, rusty ironwork colorful photo topics
Joyce Sims of Radford won the Radford Photo Club autumn challenge with a photo of a mixture of leaves from her backyard trees. Charles Lynch of Christiansburg won the open category. He explains, “Just out for a walk, I found this wrought-iron fence on Main Street in downtown Christiansburg. The details in the ironwork, the lichens, and the specks of rust caught my eye and begged to be photographed.”
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Step Into This 1950s Diner In Roanoke Virginia And You’ll Feel Like You’ve Traveled Back In Time
Forget fancy menus and trendy dining rooms—this tiny Virginia diner serves up a delicious blast from the past!. Texas Tavern in downtown Roanoke has been feeding hungry customers since 1930, and stepping inside feels like discovering a little piece of old-school America. The grill sizzles, the counter stays busy,...
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Comedian Brad Williams bringing ‘Tall Tales Tour’ to Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Get ready for a weekend of laughs! Comedian Brad Williams is bringing his “Tall Tales Tour” to the Star City, promising a night filled with quick wit, big laughs and plenty of personality. For Williams, comedy is more than a job, it’s a dream come true. “When I first got into […]
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Wasena City Tap Room to close its doors Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – The Wasena City Tap Room announced Friday that on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10 p.m., it would be closing its doors for the last time. The restaurant posted the following statement on its Facebook page:. It is with a heavy heart we announce that Wasena City...
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Rabies case confirmed in Roanoke cat
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts has confirmed a cat has tested positive for rabies. The cat was near 11th Street NW and Moorman Avenue NW in Roanoke City, according to the health department. It was picked up October 9, 2026. To help prevent the...