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You’d Never Expect This Humble Virginia Gas Station To Serve Some Of The Best Sandwiches In The State

Something deeply unfair is happening at a gas station in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the unfair part is that most people drive right past it. The Market at Bellair is sitting there, quietly serving some of the best sandwiches in the state, while the rest of the world worries about octane ratings.

Charlottesville, VA · 6d

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People Line Up Every Thursday For The Weekly Special At This Historic Virginia Dairy Bar

Every Thursday in Harrisonburg, Virginia, something quietly magical happens at a little pink building on East Wolfe Street. Kline’s Dairy Bar drops a new weekly special flavor, and the people of the Shenandoah Valley lose their minds in the most delightful way possible. Now, before you dismiss this as...

Harrisonburg, VA · 1d

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You’ll Find Virginia’s Best Homestyle Breakfast Hiding In This Tiny Small-Town Diner

Somewhere in the Shenandoah Valley, tucked into a town so charming it almost feels fictional, the Strasburg Diner is quietly serving up breakfasts that deserve a standing ovation. If you haven’t heard of it yet, that’s about to change. Strasburg, Virginia is the kind of place that makes...

Strasburg, VA · 3d

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Highway marker to commemorate rock legend

It happened in 1957 at a sock hop in the old Fredericksburg Arena – a native-American musician named Link Wray first played what would become a huge hit – the instrumental known as Rumble:. Wray is now remembered for his innovative use of distortion or fuzz and the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d

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U.Va.'s plans for Emmet Ivy Corridor met with pushback from Charlottesville architect

The University has been developing the Emmet Ivy Corridor for several years with planning beginning as early as 2015 and it has constructed several buildings including the School of Data Science, the Virginia Guesthouse and the Karsh Institute of Democracy. The Corridor remains a focus of University construction moving forward, with plans for the Center for the Arts and student housing.

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Seven Virginia Old-Fashioned Dining Rooms Where Prime Rib Night Still Feels Special

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. In Virginia, a handful of old-school dining rooms still treat prime rib like the main event, served in rooms with wood paneling, fireplaces, candlelight, and plenty of history. These are the places people pick for birthdays, anniversaries, and the...

Charlottesville, VA · 13h

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Drunk raccoon donations are up to $250,000 and still increasing for Hanover Animal Control

On Saturday morning, November 29, 2025, a drunken raccoon was found by an employee passed out on the bathroom floor of the Ashland ABC Store in Ashland, Virginia, after it trashed the store during the Thanksgiving holiday. After falling through a ceiling tile, the raccoon knocked over bottles and drank various liquors from the bottom shelves.

Hanover County, VA · 3d

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A Former Top Chef Contestant Brought New Life To A Historic Virginia Bank Building With A Popular Restaurant

A former bank building now serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner under the direction of a chef who competed on Top Chef. That’s a remarkable transformation for a historic property, especially when the restaurant focuses on approachable, thoughtfully prepared food. The Virginia establishment is led by chef Joy Crump and...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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Richmond's suburbs have too many deer and too few hunters

Richmond has a deer problem — and fewer hunters to help keep the population in check, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources . Why it matters: As Richmond's suburbs expand, deer are finding refuge in neighborhoods where hunting is limited, making them harder to control. And deer, it turns out, aren't always the best neighbors. Too many can lead to car crashes , property damage and even health problems for the animals themselves, per state wildlife officials. State of play: Wildlife officials are trying to reduce deer populations in parts of the Richmond region — and much of the state. Woods, parks, golf courses and backyard gardens provide plenty of food and shelter, Justin Folks, deer project leader for DWR, tells Axios. Meanwhile: Virginia has 19% fewer licensed deer hunters than a decade ago, and suburban development is limiting where they can hunt, per DWR . What they're saying: "You've got people that are having conflicts with deer and want to declare war on all of them, and then right next door you've got someone that's got a name for every single deer in the neighborhood," Folks says. By the numbers: Hunters killed at least 5,035 deer in

Richmond, VA · 1d

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CASPCA aids in rescue of 200 dogs from Missouri commercial breeders

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Sunday afternoon, a chartered cargo plane took off from Missouri, bound for North Carolina and then Virginia. The passengers included some of a group of 200 dogs rescued from commercial breeders in Missouri last week. “There are a bunch of large commercial breeding...

Charlottesville, VA · 18h

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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 · 1d

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Silver Collection at Celebrate completes clubhouse and amenity renovations

Silver Collection at Celebrate announced the completion of extensive renovations to its clubhouse and amenity spaces in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Nov. 3, 2026. The property […] The post Silver Collection at Celebrate completes clubhouse and amenity renovations first appeared on This is JELD ⚡️ .

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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A 312-year-old Stradivarius made a secret stop in Fredericksburg

For one night in October, the James Monroe High School auditorium was home to one of the most famous violins in the world, and almost nobody knew it was coming. Violinist Timothy Chooi joined the Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 23 for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, playing the 1714 “Dolphin” Stradivarius, the instrument famously associated with Jascha Heifetz. For security reasons, the orchestra didn’t announce the violin’s appearance in advance.

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d

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Christmas Crossing Brings Holiday Cheer to Downtown Ashland

A little holiday magic is coming to Downtown Ashland as Origin Beer Lab transforms into Christmas Crossing, a festive winter wonderland filled with over-the-top decorations, seasonal beverages, and holiday fun for the whole family. Running December 1 through January 3, Christmas Crossing will surround visitors with classic Christmas décor covering...

Ashland, VA · 1d

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A year since its establishment, the Cavalier Career Closet is looking to grow

The Cavalier Career Closet — an initiative started in August 2025 by Clay Dickerson, former Student Council president and Class of 2026 alumnus, provides free business attire to University students. Operating out of the first floor of Newcomb Hall, students can find everything from custom-tailored suits to gently-used dress pants, all free to keep.

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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Fans Crushed As Beloved Singer Is Killed In Hit & Run Accident at 75

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Richmond, VA · 1d

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This Tiny Virginia Restaurant May Look Ordinary, But It’s A James Beard Award Winner

A sandwich board sign, a black-and-white checkered floor, and a cupcake frosted on the bottom walk into a Richmond restaurant, and the punchline is a James Beard Award. Sally Bell’s Kitchen on West Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, is the kind of place that makes you question everything you thought you knew about what a celebrated restaurant is supposed to look like.

Richmond, VA · 7d

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Savers opens massive new thrift store in Chesterfield

Savers, the massive secondhand chain with a devoted following, is opening its first Richmond-area store in Midlothian on Thursday. Why it matters: The national for-profit retailer is a thrifter's paradise, known for its selection of designer pieces, vintage finds and home decor. Until now, the closest location has been about...

Richmond, VA · 14h

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This Underrated Virginia Restaurant Serves The Best All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet You’ll Ever Taste

Somewhere in Petersburg, Virginia, there is a restaurant that has been quietly making people very, very happy, and it’s called Nanny’s Restaurant. “Underrated” is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but in the case of Nanny’s, it genuinely applies, because this all-you-can-eat country buffet deserves a level of fame that extends well beyond the Petersburg city limits.

Petersburg, VA · 6d