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This Underrated Virginia Restaurant Serves The Best All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet You’ll Ever Taste

Somewhere in Petersburg, Virginia, there is a restaurant that has been quietly making people very, very happy, and it’s called Nanny’s Restaurant. “Underrated” is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but in the case of Nanny’s, it genuinely applies, because this all-you-can-eat country buffet deserves a level of fame that extends well beyond the Petersburg city limits.

Petersburg, VA · 7d
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This Iconic Virginia Restaurant Reopened After Nearly Three Years, Bringing Back An 80-Year Barbecue Tradition

An 80-year barbecue tradition returning after nearly three years away? That’s the kind of reopening that can stir up serious nostalgia among longtime customers. Familiar recipes and old neighborhood routines suddenly have another chance to continue. The Virginia restaurant built its reputation around barbecue and the sort of straightforward...

Petersburg, VA · 7d
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Shenandoah Mansions Sets New Year’s Eve Opening; Rates Start at $290

Shenandoah Mansions has been in development since 2021, and its opening was initially expected two years before this month’s announcement. The building, formerly a senior living facility, is being converted into a 73-room hotel, The Richmonder reported. The project’s progress was interrupted by a dispute with its former general...

Richmond, VA · 3d
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Drunk raccoon donations are up to $250,000 and still increasing for Hanover Animal Control

On Saturday morning, November 29, 2025, a drunken raccoon was found by an employee passed out on the bathroom floor of the Ashland ABC Store in Ashland, Virginia, after it trashed the store during the Thanksgiving holiday. After falling through a ceiling tile, the raccoon knocked over bottles and drank various liquors from the bottom shelves.

Hanover County, VA · 4d
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From shelter to snuggles: RACC seeks Thanksgiving foster homes for pets

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) is looking for families willing to foster a dog or cat for the Thanksgiving holiday. Families who are interested can foster a furry friend from Nov. 22 through Dec. 5. RACC will provide the supplies and food for the pet.

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Rescued pit bull mix named grand marshal of Richmond Christmas Parade

A rescued pup is grand marshal of the 43rd annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade in Richmond on Dec. 5.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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We Tried OPA! Social, Libbie Mill’s New Greek and Italian Restaurant

OPA! Social just opened at Libbie Mill, and we went on the very first day. It’s in the old Crafted space, and it’s a Greek, Italian, and American spot with a much bigger menu than I expected. Two of us shared an appetizer, a salad, and an entree, and the bill came to $53 with tax and tip. Here’s how it went.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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10 Virginia Barbecue Restaurants Smoking Ribs, Pulled Pork And Brisket Over Wood

A Virginia barbecue joint sells its house sauce in something called a sauce bladder. Yes, a bladder. Barbecue folks clearly don’t do boring. The names only get better from there. There’s a sandwich called Heaven on a Bun, plus a dessert called Bananamisu waiting after the brisket. But...

Virginia · 4d

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PHOTOS: Richmond SPCA hosts 28th annual Fur Ball

The Richmond SPCA hosted its 28th annual Fur Ball on Saturday evening to raise funds for veterinary care for sick and injured pets.

Richmond, VA · 3d

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Richmond SPCA showcases Pet of the Week; brings in $1 million in fundraising over weekend

The Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals showcases their Pet of the Week, Bendy.

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Bookings now available for Shenandoah Mansions in Richmond’s Fan District

Bookings are now available for Shenandoah Mansions, a new hotel coming to the city's Fan District by the end of 2026.

Richmond, VA · 2d

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DEQ weighs new PFAS requirements for Richmond airport as residents seek tougher limits • Henrico School Board to consider new protections for immigrant students, restrictions on immigration agents at schools

DEQ weighs new PFAS requirements for Richmond airport as residents seek tougher limits Stormwater leaving Richmond International Airport has carried PFAS – the persistent “forever chemicals” long used in firefighting foam – in every sample tested during a nearly two-and-a-half-year study, according to a

Richmond, VA · 2d

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10 Virginia Coffee Shops With Cozy Seating, Fresh Roasts And Warm Drinks

Virginia’s coffee scene is officially in its main character era, and your usual iced latte might need to step aside. We’re talking coconut-kissed cold brew that tastes like a tropical vacation, minus the sugary syrup situation. Hot latte flights for the chronically indecisive? Finally, a coffee shop that...

Virginia · 2d

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Cheryl Miller shares emotional message after 42 years as WTVR anchor

Cheryl Miller is a familiar and trusted presence in Central Virginia. On Friday, she anchored the news on WTVR for the final time, bringing to a close a remarkable 42-year run behind the anchor desk.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 16 alum Mirage comes to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In late October, Mirage, a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum, traveled from Las Vegas to Richmond for a show hosted by local drag queen Drew Friday at Babes of Carytown. In addition to Mirage and Drew Friday, the show cast included local queens...

Richmond, VA · 5d

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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 · 5d

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10 Offbeat Restaurants In Virginia Where A Meal Turns Into An Adventure

Searching for offbeat restaurants in Virginia where every meal turns into a real adventure?. These 10 restaurants pack in bold flavors, wild atmospheres, and experiences that’ll keep you talking for days!. 1. Fallout (Richmond) Richmond has a lot of interesting places to spend an evening, but Fallout on North...

Richmond, VA · 9d

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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 · 5d

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Winter is coming: Inaugural WinterWorld schedule revealed

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 804Live has released the event schedule for the inaugural WinterWorld at CarMax Park. The winter festival will include a 12,500-square-foot ice skating pond, an ice slide, a Ferris wheel, and the tallest live Christmas tree in Richmond, standing at 45 feet. WinterWorld will also have several...

Richmond, VA · 6d

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Richmond-area musicians remember folk singer killed in hit-and-run

Artists in the Richmond area are mourning Harry “Gerry” Laverty, 75, a folk singer and open mic regular who died after a hit-and-run on Nov. 6.

Richmond, VA · 3d