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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 · 4d
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Grounded bird of prey deemed 'too fat to fly' after endless feasting, sleeping in Virginia

A hawk that was discovered on a driveway in Roanoke, Virginia, was unable to fly despite no visible ailments, baffling wildlife center workers.

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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10 Virginia Restaurants Serving Biscuits And Gravy Worth Getting Up Early For

One Virginia breakfast spot bakes its bread and biscuits right in the front window, where passersby can watch the action. I love that detail. It turns a simple biscuit into a little sidewalk show. The state takes this dish more seriously than I expected. One kitchen tucks sausage gravy, eggs,...

Virginia · 4d
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Wawa offers new pit stop location for travelers in Daleville

Throughout this year, Wawa is opening nearly one hundred new storefronts across Virginia. Of those, 60 are planned for the Interstate 81 Corridor, and this morning, residents in Botetourt County gathered to celebrate the second location across the Roanoke Valley region. Kim Dowgielewicz is the Wawa Director of Store Operations,...

Daleville, VA · 4d
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The 540: Garden Variety Harvest’s New Crop Shop Brings Local Groceries to Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – Finding affordable, locally grown groceries in a city can be difficult, but Crop Shop at Lick Run Farm provides a solution. The shop is the newest step for Garden Variety Harvests, which has been a staple on Tenth Street in Roanoke for the past five years. This September, the business opened Crop Shop, a new storefront designed to bring the farm’s produce and other regional farmers products to the neighborhood.

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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Amherst, Pulaski voters reject Rosie’s gaming referendum; Amherst fails by under 200 votes

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Voters in Amherst County and Pulaski County rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed pari-mutuel wagering, opening the door for a Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in their localities. Both counties voted no. In Pulaski County, the referendum failed by 13 percentage points. In...

Amherst County, VA · 4d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Train show, true crime tour and live music set for first weekend of November

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Rail exhibits, a true crime walking tour and live music are scheduled for the first weekend of November. The Roanoke Railway Expo and model train show takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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Community reacts to Daniels IGA closing

DANIELS, WV (WVNS) — After twenty years in business, the Daniels Cornerstone IGA is closing its doors. That is according to a recent Facebook post by the store. It is one of the closest grocery stores for the people who live in Daniels, Cool Ridge, Shady Spring and other communities and the impact is already […]

Daniels, WV · 3d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Homemade Breakfast At This Old-School Virginia Diner

Not every great restaurant announces itself with fanfare, and the Hillsville Diner in Hillsville, Virginia, is proof that the best ones usually don’t bother. What it does instead is paint its name in bold red letters on a white building, hang a vintage Coca-Cola sign above the door, and let the food make every argument that needs to be made.

Hillsville, VA · 6d

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This Historic Virginia Sanatorium Is So Eerie, Paranormal Investigators Come From All Over To Explore It

Some places carry their history quietly, but St. Albans Sanatorium in Radford, Virginia wears every haunted chapter right on its crumbling, ivy-laced sleeve. If you’ve ever driven through Radford and glanced over at that imposing red-brick building sitting on the hill, you probably felt something shift in your chest.

Radford, VA · 7d

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If You Love Old Hot Dog Stands, These 7 Virginia Spots Have Been Grilling For Decades

Some of the best hot dogs in Virginia come from counters that opened before your grandparents were born. These spots kept their menus short, their prices friendly, and their chili recipes close to home. In this list, you will find seven stands and diners across the state, from Roanoke to...

Virginia · 5d

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Virginia brothers split $200,000 Powerball prize

A pair of Virginia brothers are splitting a $200,000 prize after buying a Powerball ticket at their local Kroger store.

Roanoke, VA · 5d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Jim Messina to perform first Roanoke concert tonight at Jefferson Center

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Jim Messina will perform at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Thursday, Nov. 5, marking the first time he has performed in the city. Messina, who recorded songs including “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and “Danny’s Song” with former duo partner Kenny Loggins, is bringing his band, The Road Runners, to celebrate a career that has spanned more than 50 years.

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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Legendary Fly Fisherman Tom Rosenbauer: Fifty Years at Orvis and No Plans to Stop

Last month, the Orvis Company posted a video retrospective of Tom Rosenbauer’s fifty-year Orvis career, and while it kinda, sorta intimated that Rosenbauer would never retire, it sorta, kinda left viewers wondering if the front man of Orvis fly fishing might finally take a bow. Get Talk of the...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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8 Signs Your Virginia Tree Is Stressed After the Drought Summer

State officials declared a drought emergency for the Roanoke region when water supplies dropped during a long and punishing dry stretch. Rain gauges across the region came up inches short, and the ground cracked like stale bread in places. Virginia lawns bounced back quickly once showers returned, but the tall...

Virginia · 2d

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Jim Messina: A Career Retrospective Live Show

Jim Messina of the enormously successful soft rock duo Loggins & Messina brings his sixty plus years of experience in the music business as a songwriter, performer, producer and engineer on the road with his band The Roadrunners. Having previously been a part of The Buffalo Springfield, the country rock band Poco, and a successful solo artist Jim and the Roadrunners present a career spanning evening of music and story telling - Thursday, Nov. 5th at The Jefferson Center in Roanoke. Tickets and info at www.jeffcenter.org.

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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Palmyra homecoming concert to benefit music education

Virginia's own Palmyra return from the road with an intimate benefit performance at Fitzpatrick Hall in Roanoke's Jefferson Center Friday November 6th at 6:30pm. The band sets its sights on the future with a unique 'pay what you can' ticketing model and will perform in the midst of the audience as they play old, new, and even unheard songs. 75% of the proceeds go to benefit The Downtown Music Lab, an organization that was instrumental, pun intended, to Sasha Leonard. She spoke with Luke Currie about this exciting new chapter for the band as they take a break from the road. For more information visit www.jeffcenter.org.

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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First Alert Fall Photo Contest

Every week, your First Alert Weather team is hosting a photo contest! Changing leaves, yard decor, fall festivities, we want to see it all! Our weekly winner will be selected to be the background on our Super7 Day forecast! Scan the QR code below to submit your photos. Our only...

Radford, VA · 2d

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10 Virginia Buffets Ranked From Worth A Visit To Absolutely Worth The Drive

A buffet in Virginia is shaped like a ship, and fresh crab legs reportedly hit the line about every 10 minutes. I can’t stop thinking about that. The surprises keep coming. One spot serves rice in five different styles. Another lets you cook your own dinner in a bubbling...

Lynchburg, VA · 13d

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Travelers Taking Route 9 Still Find These 9 Virginia Diners Serving Plates Like It’s 1960

Interstate exits are full of chain restaurants, but the old highway running through the Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia tells a different story. Along US Route 11 and the small towns it connects, a handful of diners, drive-ins, and hot dog counters still serve food the way they did decades ago.

Virginia · 5d