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North Carolinians, Virginians and South Carolinians Who Shop at Food Lion Can Earn a $20 Coupon Before Thanksgiving

Your Food Lion receipt probably ends up wadded in a pocket before you reach your car. But this fall, the line printed at the bottom is worth reading. It shows how your in-store trips are adding up, and it’s easy to miss while you’re juggling grocery bags. Here’s...

South Carolina · 3d
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7 Virginia Bakeries Making Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Worth Coming Back For

A shop famous for New Zealand-style meat pies also bakes a sweet potato pecan pie. I love that twist, because sweet potato pie usually gets treated like pumpkin’s quieter cousin. Virginia bakers clearly never got that memo. One spot folds the filling into hand pies you can eat while...

Virginia · 1d
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Should Virginians Fertilize Their Lawn in November? What Experts Recommend for Cool-Season Grass

Grass blades can stop growing in late fall while the roots underneath keep working for weeks. Turf scientists have studied this quiet underground shift for decades, and it changed how many experts schedule lawn care. The leaves on top slow down once the air turns cold. Meanwhile, the soil stays...

Virginia · 3d
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Animals Around The Globe

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7 States Where Foxes Are Raising Their Young Beneath Decks, Sheds, and Other Backyard Structures

Backyard wildlife often surprises homeowners who expect nature to stay neatly outside fenced yards. Red foxes, in particular, have adapted to suburban edges by turning the sheltered voids under decks, sheds, and porches into temporary nurseries for their spring litters. This behavior turns up in reports from wildlife professionals and state agencies across several regions, … The post 7 States Where Foxes Are Raising Their Young Beneath Decks, Sheds, and Other Backyard Structures appeared first on Animals Around The Globe .

Pennsylvania · 12d

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Christmas Market at New Dulles Expo Center Is Canceled

Bad news for holiday shoppers: The 33rd annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market planned for November 6 to 8 at the new Dulles Town Center expo space is canceled. The market’s events management group posted the update on Facebook. “Dulles Town Center management informed us today that the venue will not have the required permits in time to host our event,” the post says. “We are deeply disappointed, as we know many of you looked forward to shopping with our talented artisans this weekend.”

Virginia · 3d

Fairfax Times

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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 · 2d

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You’ll Find The Best Country Ham Biscuits In Virginia At These 6 No-Frills Cafes

Craving the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up Southern comfort and flavors you won’t soon forget!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Some restaurants spend a lot of time trying to impress you with their decor, and then there’s Scratch Biscuit Company. This...

Virginia · 4d

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This Scenic 18-Mile Virginia Trail Was Just Inducted Into America’s Rail-Trail Hall Of Fame For 2026

An 18.5-mile paved path just earned a place in the national Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. That’s a major honor for a route where cyclists and walkers can enjoy river views, historic landmarks, and glimpses of the nation’s capital. The Virginia trail received the 2026 recognition from Rails to...

Alexandria, VA · 9h

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Shop, Sip, and Celebrate at These 14 Northern Virginia Holiday Markets

With the holidays on the horizon, Northern Virginia comes alive with twinkling lights, bustling markets, and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Across the region, you can find festive gatherings that blend shopping, local flavor, and plenty of holiday cheer. Here’s your 2026 roundup of can’t-miss Northern Virginia and DC holiday markets — perfect for gift hunters, family outings, or anyone who loves the magic of the season.

Virginia · 2d

Crafting Your Home

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South Carolina and Virginia SNAP Shoppers Lost Sweetened Drinks on Nov. 1, With Candy and Energy Drinks Also Barred in South Carolina

SNAP benefits no longer cover sweetened carbonated drinks in Virginia or candy, energy drinks and sweetened drinks in South Carolina as of Nov. 1; diet sodas are still allowed in South Carolina.

South Carolina · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Food stamp shoppers in Virginia can no longer buy soda, diet soda or zero-sugar soda since a two-year ban approved by Trump’s USDA began Nov. 1

Virginia households that buy groceries with SNAP benefits can no longer use the card for soda, diet soda or zero-sugar soda. The restriction started Sunday, Nov. 1, at every store that accepts SNAP in the state. It rests on a two-year waiver the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved for Virginia, and it also covers carbonated […]

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 · 2d

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Sip Cozy Drinks by the Fireplace at These 5 Northern Virginia Restaurants

There’s a kind of comfort only a crackling fire delivers, and it’s even better when you have food and drink in hand. We found five spots in Northern Virginia that feature a glowing fireplace, bringing just the right convivial ambiance to winter drinking and dining. Keep reading to find out where to go to warm up this season.

Virginia · 1d

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Holiday Themed Bars in Virginia 2026

It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.

Richmond, VA · 1d

Animal of Things

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Do You Need Blaze Orange to Hunt Deer in Virginia During Archery Season?

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Deer hunting season in Virginia 2026-27 opens with a September run of antlerless-only urban archery and closes in early January, with a few Northern Virginia late archery segments stretching into April. Virginia splits its calendar by weapon, by region, and sometimes by county, so the opener you plan around depends on where you hunt. This … This article, Do You Need Blaze Orange to Hunt Deer in Virginia During Archery Season? , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Is There a Three-Buck Limit for Deer Hunting in Alabama? • Elk Hunting Season in Arkansas: Dates, Draw Permits, Zones, and Rules • Hunting in Ohio’s Disease Surveillance Area? Your Deer Season Starts Two Weeks Early

Virginia · 14h

Shore News Network

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Virginia Man Spots 333 on License Plate, Buys 300 Lottery Tickets and Wins $150K

A Colonial Heights man turns an unusual license plate encounter into a six-figure Pick 3...

Richmond, VA · 3d

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Virginia’s Drought Isn’t Over for Your Evergreens. Why November Watering Could Save Them

Pine needles can lose water on a sunny January afternoon while the soil underneath sits frozen solid. That plant is basically sipping through a straw stuck in an ice cube. I got a harsh lesson after a beautiful holly turned crispy one March. Nothing looked wrong in fall, and the damage showed up months later.

Virginia · 1d

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Starr Hill Joins Forces With Hardywood

Virginia’s two largest craft breweries just became one. Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery acquired Starr Hill Brewery in an all-equity deal that closed October 1, with Hardywood pledging to keep Starr Hill’s “ownership, leadership, team, and brand identity fully intact.”. Founded as Starr Hill Brewery and Music...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Lakewatch Dog Park in Moneta to open Nov. 20

The Lakewatch Dog Park in Moneta will hold a soft opening at 11 a.m. Nov. 20. The new dog park is located behind Bojangles off Booker T. Washington Highway, next to the Refuge Collection Center in the Westlake/Lakewatch commercial area. "It's a premier, top-notch dog park," said Tim Bird, a...

Moneta, VA · 3d

WSLS

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Honoring our heroes: Recapping Virginia’s Veterans Parade

See what our local high schools had to bring to the parade! https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/11/07/william-byrd-william-fleming-patrick-henry-high-schools-participate-in-2026-virginias-veterans-parade/. Colton Game. See all of those who participated in the parade here! https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/11/07/meet-the-participants-virginias-veterans-parade-2026/. Colton Game. As Virginia’s Veterans Parade brings the community together to honor those who have served, we’re taking a moment to recognize four World...

Virginia · 15h