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Big Ol’Fish: November 6, 2026

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR’s George Noleff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol’Fish! If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol’ Fish, share them with George, and he’ll put them on the air […]

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Man walking from Buffalo to Jacksonville reaches Roanoke with message of recovery

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Tim Rundle and his dog, Honey, have reached Roanoke, the halfway point of their walk from Buffalo, New York, to Jacksonville, Florida. Rundle averages 60,000 steps a day as he shares his story of addiction recovery and mental health along the way. A change of plans.

Roanoke, VA · 18h
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WSET

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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d

Garden & Gun

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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 · 2d

Smith Mountain Eagle

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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

positivebloom.com

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

Fox Weather

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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 · 23h

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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 · 20h

RoanokeFamily

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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Roanoke Valley

Explore the Roanoke Valley Christmas tree farms for a fun family adventure and pick the perfect tree for your holiday. The post Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Roanoke Valley appeared first on RoanokeFamily Magazine .

Roanoke, VA · 1d

familyvacationsus.com

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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 · 12d

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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 · 4d

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Hawk determined to be 'too fat to fly' after eating chickens, sleeping too often

ROANOKE, Va. (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A hawk was determined to be "too fat to fly" after she devoured chickens and slept too often. A red-shouldered hawk rescued from a driveway in California is drawing attention after wildlife officials determined it was too heavy to fly. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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Hawk rescued after being found grounded in a driveway. The 'mystery diagnosis' now solved

A hawk found grounded in a Virginia driveway was evaluated by wildlife experts, who said they've recently solved the mystery behind why it was unwilling to fly. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke said in a post on Facebook that a mature, adult red-shouldered hawk was found grounded in a driveway about a mile away from the center's facility.

Roanoke, VA · 3d

WSET

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Voters in Amherst, Pulaski counties reject referendums on Rosie’s gaming facilities

(WSET) — Voters in Amherst and Pulaski counties both rejected referendums to allow pari-mutuel wagering that would bring gaming facilities to those areas. Had the questions been approved, Churchill Downs Incorporated, the company behind Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, would have been allowed to open locations in both counties. UP-TO-THE-MINUTE...

Amherst County, VA · 4d

WVNS

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Mercer County Animal Shelter asking for donations of blankets

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — As we creep closer to winter, we are all probably thinking about staying warm with our heat inside and thick coats for braving the elements. But what about our furry friends? Yes, they have fur to keep them warm, but when temperatures drop to freezing conditions, the animals in shelters need […]

Mercer County, WV · 9d