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Actor, Lynchburg Native, Dies at 62

Lynchburg, VA · 1d

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The Best Apple Pie In Virginia Is Hiding Inside This Unassuming Country Store

Somewhere in Monroe, Virginia, there’s a white-painted brick building with a red-striped awning that holds a secret so good, it almost feels unfair to the rest of the state. Woodruff’s Cafe and Pie Shop is that secret, and once you find it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Monroe, VA · 4d
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Comedian Anthony Clark, a Lynchburg native, dies at 62

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Comedian and actor Anthony Clark, known for his role in the sitcom “Yes, Dear,” has died. He was born and raised in Lynchburg. Clark’s costar Mike O’Malley announced his death on social media, describing him as a “hilarious guy” and “so unique.” Read his full tribute below: “Anthony Clark died yesterday. […]

Lynchburg, VA · 1d

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Food Lion shoppers in three states, including Virginia should save receipts

Food Lion shoppersin three states, including Virginia should save receipts to track their progress and claima $20 grocery coupon as part of the retailer's MVP Fall Haul promotion. While Food Lion operates across 10 states, the vast majority of its stores are highly concentrated in three major states: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, where this writer lives.

Virginia · 7d
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You’ll Fall In Love With The “Cheesy Western” At This Historic Virginia Diner Open Since 1935

Falling in love usually takes time, but at Texas Inn, it can happen within the first bite of a burger. Tucked into a corner in downtown Lynchburg, this narrow little diner has been serving up its famous Cheesy Western since 1935, and if you haven’t tried one yet, prepare for a genuinely delightful surprise.

Lynchburg, VA · 11h

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November Lawn Mowing Rules Every Virginia Homeowner Should Know

Crisp air tricks you into relaxing. Beneath your boots, tall fescue roots are still pushing deeper and hoarding sugar. You have a short window across Virginia to support that growth. Roots stay active while the soil is still warm. Mow at the right height, sharpen your blades, and tidy up...

Virginia · 3d

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4 Wild Animals Virginians Can Be Fined for Feeding

Feeding deer anywhere in Virginia is illegal from Sept. 1 through the first Saturday in January. That rule’s in effect right now, and it’s not the only feeding ban that can bring a fine. Here are the wild animals Virginians can be fined for feeding, and where the...

Virginia · 1d

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14 Bucket List Restaurants Across Virginia You Have To Try

One of the most celebrated dinners in Virginia is served inside a building that started out as an auto repair shop. I still grin whenever I think about chefs plating fancy courses where mechanics once changed oil. The surprises on this list keep stacking up, too. One spot serves biscuits...

Virginia · 1d

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12 Incredible Virginia Suburb Restaurants Worth The Drive For Serious Food Lovers

One of these restaurants sits inside an inn and stagecoach stop from the 1760s. People still eat dinner there by the fireplace, more than two centuries later. I love that detail more than I can explain. The surprises keep coming. A former sous chef from one of the most famous...

Virginia · 2d

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7 Things You Should Never Do to Your Virginia Lawn in November

Tall fescue roots keep growing in cool soil long after the grass blades above them slow down for the year. That hidden underground work makes this month far busier for your lawn than most folks realize. Virginia Cooperative Extension even suggests fall as the main feeding season for cool-season turf...

Virginia · 1d

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Seven Small-Town Virginia Taverns Have Been Pouring Beer And Frying Burgers Since Before You Were Born

Some Virginia taverns were feeding travelers back when the roads outside were dirt and the customers arrived on horseback, and a few of them are still flipping burgers today. This list rounds up seven old-school spots, from a courthouse tavern George Washington knew to a ten-stool Roanoke counter that never closes.

Virginia · 2d

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Girl Scout Cookie Season Begins Dec. 1 With Two New Cookies

Virginia · 2d

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Seven Virginia Family Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family Since Opening Day

Some Virginia restaurants have outlasted new highways, changing towns, and countless food trends, all while staying in the same family’s hands. The seven spots on this list range from a tiny chili counter in Roanoke to a soul food kitchen in Richmond’s Jackson Ward area. A few go...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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You’ll Want To Drive Across Virginia For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

Tucked into a quiet corner of Virginia Beach sits a restaurant that’s turning regular chicken dinners into road trip destinations. That restaurant is BoBo’s Fine Chicken, and its reputation has grown well beyond the borders of its own zip code. You’ve probably driven past dozens of restaurants that...

Virginia Beach, VA · 1d

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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 · 4d

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Renowned Virginia-based luthier makes his 1,000th guitar

Renowned Virginia-based guitar maker Wayne Henderson is being recognized after completing his 1,000th guitar. During his 60-year career, Henderson has made countless contributions to music makers across the country and around the world. He's built guitars by hand for a Who’s Who list of pickers, including Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs...

Wilkesboro, NC · 19h

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30 Days of Hope: Meet Taylor, a dog-loving teen who believes home is where the heart is

VIRGINIA – For 16-year-old Taylor, calling them an animal lover might be an understatement. Dogs are their favorite animal, with a special place in their heart for pitbulls, Rottweilers and Dobermans. When it comes to wild animals, wolves top the list. “Dogs are my favorite animal. Wild animal, however,...

Virginia · 3d

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Why Fall Is The Best Time To Add Lime To Virginia Garden Soil

Ground limestone can take six months or longer to fully shift your soil chemistry. That slow pace surprised me the first time I learned it, because I expected results in a week. Much of the soil across Virginia leans naturally acidic, often testing between 4.5 and 5.5. Most vegetables and...

Virginia · 1d

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Road Trips Through Virginia Taste Better When You Stop At These 4 Old Country Stores For Ham Biscuits

Few snacks say Virginia quite like a salty slice of country ham tucked inside a soft little biscuit. You can find them at the kind of old-fashioned stores that still sell homemade pies, jars of preserves, and bulk peanut butter right off the shelf. Some sit on farm backroads, and...

Virginia · 1d

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10 Virginia Train Rides That Could Make Thanksgiving Weekend The Best Part Of The Trip

One Virginia excursion train sends you through a tunnel about a mile long while you sit in a passenger car from the 1940s. That fact alone made me want to rethink the whole Thanksgiving plan. Another ride starts its holiday season right after Thanksgiving, with hot cocoa, cookies, and Santa...

Virginia · 1d