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New Fine Dining Steakhouse Opening in Mt. Airy
MOUNT AIRY, NC — Fablewood, a new restaurant from chef-owner Freddy Lee, is targeting an August opening at 227 Willow St, Mt Airy, NC 27030. Lee told Business Debut the team is converting a historic space in the Barrel Building beside The Balladeer Hotel and is working through construction, licensing and other approvals.
WSLS
Virginia Tech researchers explore why holiday rom-coms are so popular
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Every year, holiday rom-coms garner millions of views across all streaming platforms, with some of the most popular ones coming from the Hallmark Channel. Hallmark even produced 24 new films for its 2025 holiday lineup!. Virginia Tech experts Sarah Ovink, an associate professor of sociology, and...
The Daily South
Roanoke's Cheese Slaw Is A Mystery Wrapped In Mayo
As fall creeps into winter in the South, recipes change just like the seasons. One recipe popular this time of year is a quirky dip that calls Roanoke home. This southern Virginia city settled in the Blue Ridge Mountains was once a salt lick where trails left by Indigenous People and animals crossed in the center of the valley. And when railroads came into the mountainous South after the Civil War, the salt lick was renamed Roanoke, which became a crossroads for transportation, culture, and it seems, really good recipes like cheese slaw.
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Unseasonably warm temperatures draw Christmas Eve hikers
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – On Christmas Eve, the trails are usually quiet. But warmer-than-normal temperatures made it hard for people to stay inside. “Well, we flew in from out of town, so I think we thought we only brought way too warm clothing to hike,” said Anselm Wiercioch, a hiker.
WSET
LIST: Restaurants open on Christmas Day in the ABC13 area
(WSET) — Christmas is coming, and many people are wondering what, if any, restaurants will be open. You can see which restaurants in the area will be open below. As hours may vary at different locations, it's a good idea to call beforehand. If we missed a business that...
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Unseasonably warm temperatures draw Christmas Eve hikers
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – On Christmas Eve, the trails are usually quiet. But warmer-than-normal temperatures made it hard for people to stay inside. “Well, we flew in from out of town, so I think we thought we only brought way too warm clothing to hike,” said Anselm Wiercioch, a hiker. The 60 degree weather is […]
WVNS
A behind-the-scenes look at new film using Mercer County as its backdrop
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Filming is now underway on a new project featuring Princeton native Kevin Sizemore, Gunnar Sizemore, and Kayla Ewell – an actress well known for her time on The Vampire Diaries. This new film is using Mercer County as its backdrop, with locations like Princeton Senior High School, the Dream Bean Coffee […]
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Parkin’ Latte Bringing Brick-and-Mortar Coffee Shop To Blacksburg
Parkin’ Latte, a mobile coffee truck that has been operating in Clover and surrounding areas, is planning a brick-and-mortar location. It will open in January in downtown Blacksburg, according to a recent announcement. “We have a vision and believe in the small community and growth of Blacksburg and want...
The West Virginia Daily News
2026 Shanghai Parade Fact Sheet
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Here is a fact sheet for the 2026 Shanghai Parade. Parade Route: Washington St. headed west from Lee St. to Church St. The judges’ stand is on Washington St. at City Hall. Date and Time: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 12 p.m. Line-Up: On Lee St. between the United Methodist Church and […] The post 2026 Shanghai Parade Fact Sheet appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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Despite spring-like warmth, Southwest Virginia’s winter sports scene remains vibrant and active
ROANOKE, Va. – Southwest Virginia snowboarders are embracing the warmer winter weather while still enjoying their favorite slopes. Shared Gentry, a snowboarder from the region, said, “I think it’s definitely more fun when it’s a little bit warmer. It’s a part of the experience if it’s single digits too.”
macaronikid.com
Jan 16–25: Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Is a Win for Families
January always feels a little long around here. The holidays are wrapped up, the kids are back in school, and the cold sets in. That’s exactly why Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week, happening January 16–25, 2026, is a fantastic excuse to get the family out of the house and downtown for a meal that you didn’t have to cook.
vintonmessenger.com
Vinton kicks off holiday season with one of best Vinton Christmas Parades ever
The 2025 Vinton Christmas Parade on Dec. 4 will long be remembered as one of its best parades. ever. It will also be remembered as the parade which honored recent William Byrd High School. graduate Cam Thepsimuong, who is battling a rare form of osteosarcoma. He was named Grand. Marshal...
tenkaraangler.com
Winter Tenkara: A Beginner’s Guide to Success and Safety
My goal in this article is to present a guide for winter tenkara fly fishing that will help newer anglers enjoy one of my favorite times of the year to fly fish. Perhaps, I can also entice some grizzled veterans to venture out of their warm homes instead of hunkering down at the tying bench.
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Lewisburg rings in the new year with annual ‘Shanghai Parade’
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The City of Lewisburg rang in the new year with its annual Parade of Unknown Origins – known to locals as the “Shanghai Parade” – this past Thursday, and even the cold weather couldn’t keep people away. Participants from all walks...