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2026 Apple Picking: A Guide to Orchards and Farm Stores near Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia, and its surrounding Blue Ridge region are a hidden gem for anyone seeking the charm of apple orchards and the fresh bounty of local farm stores. As autumn arrives, families can look forward to crisp mountain air, picturesque orchard landscapes, and the unforgettable experience of apple picking together. From classic u-pick farms just outside the city to bustling markets brimming with local apples, cider, and homemade treats, this area offers a wealth of opportunities for making family memories and stocking up on the best flavors of the season. Whether searching for the perfect weekend outing with kids or simply craving honest, farm-fresh food, this guide will help you discover the very best apple orchards and farm stores near Roanoke.
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Pratt leaves corporate America to farm full time
DRAPER, Va. — For 18 years, Allison Pratt worked in higher education holding various roles relating to admissions and financial aid. Pratt said she loved that her job allowed her to show young people the right doors to help achieve their dreams. Little did she know that a Saturday drive with her husband during COVID would change her entire career path.
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Palmetto Moon Continues Virginia Expansion with Grand Opening at Valley View Mall in Roanoke on October 3
ROANOKE, VA, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Palmetto Moon is gearing up to celebrate the Grand Opening of its newest Virginia location at Valley View Mall (4802 Valley View Blvd. NW, Suite LB50, Roanoke, VA 24012) with a full day of festivities on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The Roanoke community is invited to be part of the celebration.
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Data center opponents sound the alarm about Roanoke Valley board vote
A board representing six localities in the Roanoke Valley voted Friday to enter into a purchase agreement with a company for land at Wood Haven Technology Park, which opponents say is an attempt to locate a data center there. The board of the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority entered...
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Virginia schools add solar-battery shelters to ride out heat waves, ice storms, and outages
Roanoke City Public Schools in Virginia are installing solar-and-battery microgrids at their high schools to provide backup power during emergencies. As heat waves, ice storms, and power outages put increasing pressure on communities, one Virginia school district is working to make its campuses cleaner and more resilient when residents need them most.
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Former Walker Foundry site will soon be known as the Foundry at Norwich Town Center
ROANOKE, Va. – A new Development in Roanoke is moving along pretty quickly. It’s the Foundry at Norwich Town Center, to be located on the property once home to the Walker Machine and Foundry before it closed in 2019. Developers say in a year there will be a...
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Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority moves forward with potential land sale
ROANOKE VALLEY, Va. – Questions continue after the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority voted to move forward with the potential sale of land that is regionally owned in an industrial park. The vote authorizes the authority’s executive director and other officials to finalize the agreement, sign closing documents...
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Virginia wine grape harvest: A season of ice and fire!
GOODVIEW, Va. (WFXR) — For Virginia wine grape growers, this has been a rollercoaster season; one that might be described as “fire and ice.” The ice came in the late spring in the form of a late frost that threatened much of Virginia’s grape crop. At Fables and Feathers Winery in Goodview, the latest harvest […]
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Munters expands its Daleville campus amid booming data center demand
DALEVILLE, Va. – A Botetourt County manufacturer at the center of the data center boom cut the ribbon on a major expansion Thursday — and says it is just getting started. Munters, which manufactures data center cooling systems at its Daleville facility, expanded its campus to keep pace with surging demand. The company says it is its largest facility, currently employing more than 800 people, with plans to add another 100 to 200 employees in the coming months.
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The Virginia Mountain Town Where You Can Comfortably Retire On Social Security Alone
There’s a town in Virginia where the mountains are enormous, the music is real, and your Social Security check actually covers the bills with money left over. That town is Galax, Virginia, and it’s been quietly getting everything right while the rest of the country figures out how to make retirement affordable.
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Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival returns for eleventh year
BUCHANAN, Va. (WFXR) – A sea of sunflowers is once again welcoming visitors to Beaver Dam Farm in Buchanan as the Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival celebrates its 11th year. What began in 2016 with a field of sunflowers planted simply because they were beautiful has grown into a major regional attraction, drawing thousands of […]
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Virginia wine grape harvest: A season of ice and fire!
GOODVIEW, Va. (WFXR) — For Virginia wine grape growers, this has been a rollercoaster season; one that might be described as “fire and ice.” The ice came in the late spring in the form of a late frost that threatened much of Virginia’s grape crop. At Fables and Feathers Winery in Goodview, the latest harvest […]