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Food stamp shoppers in Virginia can no longer buy soda, diet soda or zero-sugar soda since a two-year ban approved by Trump’s USDA began Nov. 1

Virginia households that buy groceries with SNAP benefits can no longer use the card for soda, diet soda or zero-sugar soda. The restriction started Sunday, Nov. 1, at every store that accepts SNAP in the state. It rests on a two-year waiver the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved for Virginia, and it also covers carbonated […]

Virginia · 3d

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9 Things Successful Virginia Gardeners Do Every November

Oak trees are safest to prune in late fall, when the beetles that spread oak wilt are mostly inactive. That single detail changed how I plan my whole autumn calendar and my weekend chores. Funny thing is, many Virginia gardeners hang up their gloves once the first frost browns the...

Virginia · 2d
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This Scenic 18-Mile Virginia Trail Was Just Inducted Into America’s Rail-Trail Hall Of Fame For 2026

An 18.5-mile paved path just earned a place in the national Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. That’s a major honor for a route where cyclists and walkers can enjoy river views, historic landmarks, and glimpses of the nation’s capital. The Virginia trail received the 2026 recognition from Rails to...

Alexandria, VA · 2d
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8 Mole Warning Signs Virginia Homeowners Shouldn’t Ignore This Fall

An animal weighing about as much as a deck of cards can tunnel close to eighteen feet in one hour. It swims through soil with oversized front paws, and most Virginia yards offer it a welcoming buffet. Cool autumn rain softens the ground, and that moisture pulls earthworms closer to...

Virginia · 3d
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8 Habits Of Virginia Gardeners Who Grow Food Year-Round

Carrots pulled from chilly winter soil often taste sweeter than summer carrots, because cold weather nudges them to store sugar. I learned that by accident one January, and my snack habit around the garden has not recovered since. Most of Virginia sits in USDA Zone 7, with first fall frosts...

Virginia · 2d

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Four Virginia Barbecue Pits Where The Smoke Has Been Rolling Since Your Grandparents Were Young

Some Virginia barbecue spots were already old favorites back when your grandparents were teenagers. The four places on this list have been feeding hungry families for decades, and one of them has been around since 1904. They are not fancy, and that is a big part of their charm. If...

Virginia · 10h

Country Herald

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Virginia Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Richmond-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Richmond, VA · 4h

The News Leader

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Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for Nov. 8, 2026

The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Nov. 8, 2026, results for each game: Pick 3 DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 7-0-9, FB: 0 Day: 9-0-0, FB: 4 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 4 DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 5-5-0-4, FB: 6 Day: 5-9-4-1, FB: 2 Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 5 DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 0-5-7-6-1, FB: 0 Day: 4-1-7-8-1, FB: 1 Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Cash Pop Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m. Coffee Break: 06 After Hours: 07 Prime Time: 13 Rush Hour: 04 Lunch Break: 08 Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here. Cash 5 Drawing every day at 11 p.m. 03-08-24-33-44 Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Millionaire for Life Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m. 09-24-37-47-56, Bonus: 05 Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky?

Virginia · 19h

Animal of Things

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Do You Need Blaze Orange to Hunt Deer in Virginia During Archery Season?

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Deer hunting season in Virginia 2026-27 opens with a September run of antlerless-only urban archery and closes in early January, with a few Northern Virginia late archery segments stretching into April. Virginia splits its calendar by weapon, by region, and sometimes by county, so the opener you plan around depends on where you hunt. This … This article, Do You Need Blaze Orange to Hunt Deer in Virginia During Archery Season? , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Is There a Three-Buck Limit for Deer Hunting in Alabama? • Elk Hunting Season in Arkansas: Dates, Draw Permits, Zones, and Rules • Hunting in Ohio’s Disease Surveillance Area? Your Deer Season Starts Two Weeks Early

Virginia · 2d

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10 Virginia Barbecue Restaurants Smoking Ribs, Pulled Pork And Brisket Over Wood

A Virginia barbecue joint sells its house sauce in something called a sauce bladder. Yes, a bladder. Barbecue folks clearly don’t do boring. The names only get better from there. There’s a sandwich called Heaven on a Bun, plus a dessert called Bananamisu waiting after the brisket. But...

Virginia · 2d

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10 Offbeat Restaurants In Virginia Where A Meal Turns Into An Adventure

Searching for offbeat restaurants in Virginia where every meal turns into a real adventure?. These 10 restaurants pack in bold flavors, wild atmospheres, and experiences that’ll keep you talking for days!. 1. Fallout (Richmond) Richmond has a lot of interesting places to spend an evening, but Fallout on North...

Richmond, VA · 6d

Animal of Things

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Big Cat Ownership Laws in Virginia: What Is Banned, Who Is Exempt, and Penalties

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Big cat ownership laws in Virginia are strict, and the short answer for a private person is no. You cannot legally keep a tiger, lion, leopard, or cougar as a pet in the state. Several layers of law apply at once: state wildlife rules, a state statute on dangerous captive animals, federal law, and local … This article, Big Cat Ownership Laws in Virginia: What Is Banned, Who Is Exempt, and Penalties , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Hold a Vermont Antlerless Permit for November 2026? The Rifle Season Rule That Changed • 5 Deer a Year: Florida’s 2026-27 Deer Season Dates by Zone • Michigan Has No Limited Firearms Deer Zone in 2026, So Rifles Are Now Legal Statewide

Virginia · 19h

Daily Voice

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Virginia Hawk Eats Herself Out Of The Sky After Discovering All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Buffet

A Virginia hawk that turned a neighborhood chicken coop into her personal all-you-can-eat buffet spent weeks feasting and snoozing until she packed on so many pounds she could no longer fly. Now, after a month of dieting and exercise, the feathered freeloader is finally getting her wings back, thoug…

Virginia · 1d

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The 16 Best American Cuisine Restaurants in Northern Virginia

Nothing says comfort food like American cuisine. Whether you’re looking for a cozy atmosphere and comfort meals, or upscale variations of classic dishes, here are the best restaurants serving up American cuisine in Northern Virginia. Methodology: Northern Virginia Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants are selected through independent, anonymous reviews by...

Virginia · 10h

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Holiday Themed Bars in Virginia 2026

It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.

Richmond, VA · 3d

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7 Virginia Bakeries Making Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Worth Coming Back For

A shop famous for New Zealand-style meat pies also bakes a sweet potato pecan pie. I love that twist, because sweet potato pie usually gets treated like pumpkin’s quieter cousin. Virginia bakers clearly never got that memo. One spot folds the filling into hand pies you can eat while...

Virginia · 3d

Crafting Your Home

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South Carolina and Virginia SNAP Shoppers Lost Sweetened Drinks on Nov. 1, With Candy and Energy Drinks Also Barred in South Carolina

SNAP benefits no longer cover sweetened carbonated drinks in Virginia or candy, energy drinks and sweetened drinks in South Carolina as of Nov. 1; diet sodas are still allowed in South Carolina.

South Carolina · 4d

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Starr Hill Joins Forces With Hardywood

Virginia’s two largest craft breweries just became one. Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery acquired Starr Hill Brewery in an all-equity deal that closed October 1, with Hardywood pledging to keep Starr Hill’s “ownership, leadership, team, and brand identity fully intact.”. Founded as Starr Hill Brewery and Music...

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

Crafting Your Home

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SNAP Recipients Face New Grocery Shopping Rules as Four States Introduce Food Stamp Restrictions

The post SNAP Recipients Face New Grocery Shopping Rules as Four States Introduce Food Stamp Restrictions first appeared on Crafting Your Home.…

South Carolina · 1d

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One Ohio Restaurant Sent a Milkshake 375 Miles to Fulfill a Former Customer’s Final Wish

A milkshake traveled 375 miles in 2017 because a woman receiving hospice care wanted one last taste of home. Emily Pomeranz had grown up near a beloved Ohio restaurant, and even after moving away, she never forgot its mocha milkshakes. When her friend reached out to the restaurant, owner Tommy...

Cleveland Heights, OH · 1d