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Everyone Overlooks This Virginia City, But Its Homes Still Sell For Under $160,000

Most people couldn’t find Danville, Virginia on a map, and those people are missing out on one of the best-kept secrets in the entire state. This southern Virginia city sits right on the North Carolina border, and it’s been quietly offering something that most of the state stopped offering a long time ago: affordable homes, genuine history, and a pace of life that doesn’t require a therapist to manage.

Danville, VA · 2d
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Forget North Carolina, Retire To This Virginia Border Oasis With Affordable Living, Parks, And River Fun

North Carolinians often joke about New Yorkers relocating to the state en masse for retirement, but there's a reason the state appeals to so many retirees. You can put down roots near the coast, spending each day taking long beach walks, settle down in a cozy cabin in the mountains, or select a place somewhere in the middle to spend your golden years. But there's another option just across the border that you might not have thought about: Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

Mecklenburg County, VA · 3d
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Fill An Entire Shopping Cart For Just $35 At This Massive Discount Store In North Carolina

Nobody ever walked out of Roses Discount Store in Henderson, North Carolina feeling like they lost. That’s not an accident, and it’s not a coincidence either, because Roses on North Garnett Street has built its entire reputation on making sure your money goes further than you thought possible.

Henderson, NC · 4d
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Former Democratic state representative unseats NC Senate incumbent

A Democratic challenger unseated his Republican opponent Tuesday in one of the most competitive state Senate races. James Gailliard, a pastor and former state lawmaker, defeated Lisa Barnes, who was seeking her fourth term in Senate District 11, with all 51 precincts reporting unofficial results. The district encompasses Franklin, Nash and Vance counties. Gailliard posted to social media that he is “deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve.” “It is a true honor to be able to represent our communities in Raleigh, and it is a responsibility I do not take lightly,” he said. “Let’s get to work!” Gailliard, a pastor at Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount who served two terms in the state House, campaigned on reforming criminal justice, increasing access to broadband in rural areas and decreasing unemployment. Barnes, a former Nash County commissioner who served one term in the House, advocated for cutting taxes, increasing access to healthcare and uplifting the agricultural community throughout her campaign. She has worked in agribusiness alongside her husband, Johnny Barnes, who owned one of the country’s largest sweet potato producers. He died last year. Multiple campaign ads have stirred controversy within the race. Lisa Barnes shared a video on social

Franklin County, NC · 6d

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Danville rescinds COLA restriction for retirees

Danville City Council rescinded an ordinance preventing cost of living adjustments for retirees, enabling a discussion to correct course for the next fiscal year. Thursday's unanimous vote rescinded and repealed the section of Danville City Code Section 32-75, passed in 2013, which prevented the city from even considering cost of living adjustments for the city's retirees, several dozen of whom stood witness to the action after having received no cost of living adjustment since 2008.

Danville, VA · 3d

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City of Danville to host ‘unclaimed property money search event’

DANVILLE, Va. – The City of Danville announced that their treasurer’s office, along with the Virginia Department of the Treasury (VTD), will be hosting an unclaimed property money search event on Thursday, Nov. 12. The event is aimed at helping residents claim owed funds they may not know...

Danville, VA · 1d

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Virginia AG asks Court of Appeals to reject Soering bid to overturn Haysom conviction

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia’s attorney general is urging the Virginia Court of Appeals to reject Jens Soering’s latest effort to overturn his decades-old convictions in the 1985 stabbing deaths of Derek and Nancy Haysom in Bedford County. Soering filed a petition for a writ of actual...

Virginia · 3d

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Virginia DMV announces seat belt campaign in City of Danville, Pittsylvania, Franklin counties

On Thursday, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced the launch of its seat belt campaign in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania and Franklin counties. This is a community-developed campaign intended to emphasize the importance of seat belts, with residents sharing their own reasons for wearing one. “These are...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 1d

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You had questions about the election. We have answers.

Have other inquiries? We'll try to respond to those, too. The post You had questions about the election. We have answers. appeared first on Cardinal News .

Lynchburg, VA · 2d

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North Carolina A&T Marching Band Returns to Danville Christmas Parade

The Danville Riverview Rotary Club is proud to announce the return of the renowned North Carolina A&T Blue and Gold Marching Machine to the 2026 Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade, taking place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in downtown Danville. Known for their electrifying performances, precision marching, and...

Danville, VA · 2d

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Details of Carilion Clinic’s plans for Huckleberry Park land in Christiansburg are submitted to state

Several other park parcels may be sold for development to offset the town's park construction costs. The post Details of Carilion Clinic’s plans for Huckleberry Park land in Christiansburg are submitted to state appeared first on Cardinal News .

Christiansburg, VA · 19h

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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 · 9d

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Target 7: Virginia Works to Address Nursing Shortage

Virginia · 5h

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VDOT cuts ribbon on Route 58 widening over Lover’s Leap Mountain

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Department of Transportation cut the ribbon Friday on a $300 million widening project on Route 58 over Lover’s Leap Mountain in Patrick County. The project addressed concerns over the mountain’s steep grade and winding curves. It expands the road to four lanes,...

Patrick County, VA · 1d

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Craig County makes history with first undefeated regular season after 13-6 win over Meadow Bridge

Craig County made program history Friday night, defeating Meadow Bridge 13-6 to complete its first undefeated regular season. The milestone comes after the Rockets secured their first-ever outright Pioneer District championship, adding another historic achievement to an already memorable season. But the regular-season finale was far from easy, as Craig...

Craig County, VA · 3d

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WDBJ7 Archive: Honoring Audie Murphy

CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - As we look ahead to Veterans Day, we’re remembering Audie Murphy, the war hero and movie star who died in a Craig County plane crash 55 years ago. In this week’s visit to the WDBJ7 archive, we recall the search for the missing plane, and the effort to honor the victims, which continues today.

Craig County, VA · 1d

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Google Data Center proposal in Daleville headed to court

Grading and site prep has already begun for three data center buildings in Daleville that will house and cool the chips used by Google to power its A-I services – but a property owner a half mile from the Greenfield campus hopes to stop that construction in its tracks during a court hearing now scheduled for next Tuesday. In Botetourt County Circuit Court the plaintiff and property owner Robert Dallas will make his case with attorneys from Fishwick & Associates, Dooley Law and Munro Byrd that the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors used a non-disclosure agreement signed with Google to approve an agreement without letting the public have their say. Those involved in the approval process including the Roanoke Regional Partnership claim that using an NDA was essential to landing Google. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

Daleville, VA · 3d

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Roanoke Railway Expo returns to Virginia Museum of Transportation

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Saturday saw the kickoff of the Roanoke Railway Expo at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. There was a line on Norfolk Avenue to get in the building, as folks were eager to see decades of railroad history, models, and memorabilia under one roof. Robert Lafferty from...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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William Byrd, William Fleming, Patrick Henry high schools participate in 2026 Virginia’s Veterans Parade

ROANOKE, Va. – On Saturday, William Byrd High School, William Fleming High School, and Patrick Henry High School, as well as the Roanoke County Corps of Cadets, all participated in the 2026 Virginia’s Veterans Parade! You can watch all of their respective slots here:. William Byrd Choir sings...

Roanoke County, VA · 2d

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Roanoke community gathers for Virginia’s Veterans Parade 2026

ROANOKE, Va. – Flags waved and crowds gathered in downtown Roanoke as the community came together for Virginia’s largest Veterans Day Parade. The annual event brought veterans, families and supporters together to recognize the men and women who served in the military and thank them for their sacrifices.

Roanoke, VA · 2d