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Hometown Eats: Sal’s Italian Restaurant

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nearly 20 years after their father opened the doors, his children are keeping his flavors and his memory alive. Sal’s Italian Restaurant in Roanoke County is consistently ranked as one of the best Italian spots around. We’ll show you why in this week’s Hometown Eats!

Roanoke County, VA · 2d

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Regulars Still Line Up For Chili Dogs At The Roanoke Weiner Stand Downtown

Some Roanoke families measure time in chili dogs. Kids who once sat on a parent’s lap for a hot dog with mustard, onions, and chili now bring their own kids to the same counter. The order has barely changed, and that is exactly the point. This story follows a...

Roanoke, VA · 6d

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✨ Hometown’s Best Winners: Who made the Top 3 in all 27 categories?

Drumroll, please...the results for Hometown’s Best are in!. After weeks of voting and showing love for your favorite local spots, we’re excited to reveal the official winners of our Hometown’s Best Initiative. From tasty eats to unique shops and everything in between, these community favorites were highlighted...

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This Old-School Virginia Steakhouse Has Been Grilling Steaks Over Real Charcoal Since 1969

Real charcoal gives a grilled steak a smoky flavor that’s difficult to reproduce with an ordinary kitchen stove. And when a restaurant has relied on that cooking method since 1969, tradition clearly matters. This Virginia steakhouse has spent decades serving familiar American favorites, building its reputation around charcoal-grilled meats...

Forest, VA · 1d

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Roanoke County Fire crews help rescue dog in Bent Mountain

ROANOKE, Va. – What began as a pet owner’s worst nightmare ended in an emotional homecoming after a missing Golden Labrador Retriever named Archie was found stranded on the side of a mountain and safely reunited with his owner. Archie had been missing for several days before Animal...

Bent Mountain, VA · 10h

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New River Valley artist says drawing helped him out of addiction and homelessness

NEW RIVER VALLEY, Va. (WDBJ) - Joe Casso says drawing pulled him out of addiction and homelessness. Casso, who lives in the New River Valley, now draws on everything he can find and sells his work at events across the region. “Drawing is a peaceful place for me to not...

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Some flights remain canceled at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport after nationwide ground stop lifted

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A nationwide ground stop was lifted by the FAA Friday, November 13, after being in effect for several hours. Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport says some of its flights remain canceled Saturday, even after the ground stop was lifted. The airport says passengers should still expect some delays.

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Stocked Market returns to Roanoke for 38th year

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Junior League of Roanoke Valley is hosting its 38th annual Stocked Market November 13 through 15 at the Berglund Center. More than 100 merchants will be on hand, offering shoppers a variety of items, including home décor, jewelry, specialty foods and gifts. This year...

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Big Ol’Fish: November 13, 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 […]

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Cirque Italia Water Circus Atlantis performs at Valley View Mall in Roanoke Nov. 13-16

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Cirque Italia will hold shows Friday through Monday at Valley View Mall in Roanoke. Spokesperson Nicholas Alexander Balk joined “Here @ Home” on WDBJ7 to preview the performances. Showtimes. Friday, Nov. 13: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14: 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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Earth Fare “Share the Health” Food Donation Drive brings in 2,760 pounds of food for Feeding Southwest Virginia

Earth Fare partnered with Feeding Southwest Virginia for a “Share the Health” Food Donation Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Community members and Earth Fare shoppers dropped off shelf-stable food items at the Earth Fare location on Franklin Road SW to help nourish their neighbors. The food drive brought in 2,760 pounds of food for a local agency partner, Good Samaritan Christian Soldiers, whose pantry serves the neighbors of Roanoke City and the Town of Vinton.

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West Virginia community to lose longtime local chain grocery store after 20 years

West Virginia is becoming the latest state to join the grocery-store closure wave reshaping shopping options across the country. Cornerstone IGA will close its Daniels supermarket on November 30 after…

Raleigh County, WV · 8h

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Born 81 Years Ago Today in North Carolina, the High School English Teacher Who Became a Grammy-Winning Country Music Star

On this day (November 10) in 1945, Yvonne Vaughn was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Today, she’s better known as country singer Donna Fargo, who kicked off a string of four straight No. 1 hits with 1972’s “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.”. Among the...

Mt Airy, NC · 4d

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Local grocery store announces closure after decades of serving community

DANIELS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Cornerstone IGA in Daniels will permanently close on November 30, 2026, after 20 years of serving the community. The grocery store announced the upcoming closure in a Facebook post on Tuesday, November 3, thanking customers and community members for their support over the past two decades. The store’s owners said the […]

Daniels, WV · 11d

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Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport affected by nationwide Ground Stop Friday

ROANOKE, Va. – 11 p.m. Update:. The FAA ground stop now being lifted Friday night; 10 News wanted to check on how things were going at our local aiports as they pick up the pieces and get going again. 10 News Community Journalist Charlie Blackwell was live at the...

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Four Virginia Lunch Counters Where Grilled Cheese And Milkshakes Still Taste Like 4

Some lunches are about more than food, and a grilled cheese at a real counter is one of them. Virginia still has a handful of spots where shakes are mixed to order and sandwiches come off a flat grill the old-fashioned way. These four places stretch from Fredericksburg to Floyd,...

Fredericksburg, VA · 9d

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7@four gets a taste of Soul on the Go

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Soul On The Go is a New River Valley catering company built around family, good food, and a whole lot of heart. The owners, Samuel and Shativa, are here to share how the business got started and what you can expect when you book them.

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Holiday market, concerts and comedy planned in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A holiday market, live concerts, a family carnival and a comedy show are scheduled in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend. The 38th annual Stocked market is happening Friday through Sunday at the Berglund Center. The market is the Junior League of Roanoke Valley’s...

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This West Virginia Breakfast Buffet Has Become The Place To Be On Sunday Mornings

The doors swing open at 8 AM on Sunday, a full two and a half hours before they do on any weekday. That early start belongs to the weekend breakfast buffet, and it changes the whole mood of the morning. The spread goes beyond a few pans of eggs. The...

Beckley, WV · 3d

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