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Our Place on the River brings new life to longtime Hinton restaurant
HINTON, W.Va — Kirk’s restaurant sits on the water near the confluence of the Greenbrier and the New River in Hinton. It has been a favorite in the area since the 1970s. After closing its doors and changing hands several times, Kirk’s has a new owner — and a new name.
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Roanoke Valley SPCA holds 2026 ‘Spayghetti’ fundraiser
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Valley SPCA hosted an event this week to help spay and neuter animals in the area. The annual “Spayghetti” fundraising event had lunch and Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with all proceeds going to help pets in the shelter, primarily for spaying and neutering. Staff say that helps animals in the community overall.
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Roanoke's latest recreation project rapidly nearing completion
After years of studying feasibility, planning, and deciding on the optimal location, construction of Roanoke's In-River Park began in August of last year. Now, large walls of sandbags and cement landings, designed to look like natural boulders and rocks, line the Roanoke River through Vic Thomas and Wasena Parks. Park...
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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.