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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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Spice Titan opens Roanoke storefront after starting at farmers’ markets

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spice Titan, which began as a pandemic-era project at local farmers’ markets, has opened a brick-and-mortar store in Roanoke. On Here @ Home, Leah Rose discussed the journey of Spice Titan and the products sold at the shop. Her husband, Spice Titan founder Matt Rose,...

Roanoke, VA · 3d
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As Americans get older, the need for ‘aging-ready’ homes grows

ROANOKE, Va. (InvestigateTV) - America’s population is aging and a recent study found there may not be enough senior-friendly homes to meet demand. In 2019, one in six Americans were 65 or older and by 2060 it will be one in four. A 2019 U.S. Census data analysis found...

Roanoke, VA · 3d
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Grown Here at Home: Hardy farm offers raw goat milk herd share

HARDY, Va. (WDBJ) - A local farm is raising goats for their milk and offering a raw goat milk herd share to the community. Seven Gables Farm & Apiary in Hardy specializes in raising Nigerian Dwarf goats. Chief Operating Officer Angela Gress-Gurr said the farm selected the breed specifically for its size and milk production.

Hardy, VA · 14h
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NRHA claims it doesn’t have money to renovate its units. Leaving them vacant may cost federal funding.

At the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority board meeting in November 2025, then-executive director Nathan Simms highlighted the progress on refreshing the aging apartments in the Young Terrace and Grandy Village public housing communities for rental. "We've completed a total of 86 unit turn/refresh activities, 47 at Grandy, 39 at...

Norfolk, VA · 10h

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This Charming Virginia Bookshop Fills A Historic Gas Station With 10,000 Books And A Cozy Coffee Café

A former gas station now holds more than 10,000 books, and the old service garage has become part of a charming literary destination. That’s a pretty wonderful second chapter for a building once devoted to automobiles. The Virginia bookstore occupies a renovated property that began as a Pure Oil...

Cape Charles, VA · 1d

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Selden Market to welcome two new storefronts

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Two small businesses are set to open retail spaces in Selden Market in Norfolk. Originally functioning as kiosks, La Maya Blush and Sunkissed by Kel will arrive at the shopping center later in November. The move highlights growth opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Founded by Nida Baker, La Maya Blush will celebrate […]

Norfolk, VA · 4d

WAVY News 10

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USS Stout loses power during scheduled port visit to Italy

AUGUSTA BAY, ITALY (WAVY) – Norfolk-based USS Stout lost power during a port visit to Italy, Cmdr. Lauren Spaziano, U.S. 6th Fleet spokesperson, confirmed to WAVY. USS Stout was in port in Augusta Bay on Oct. 25 for a scheduled visit when it reported an engineering casualty, which caused the ship to lose power. The […]

Norfolk, VA · 4d

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Public Safety Call Taker Applications Open

The Chesapeake Police Department is accepting applications now through November 30 for Public Safety Call Takers. Public Safety Call Takers serve as an important link between the community and emergency responders, answering 911 and non-emergency calls, gathering information, determining the appropriate response, and coordinating with police, fire, and emergency medical services. Responsibilities also include providing emergency medical dispatch instructions, maintaining accurate call records, and using specialized communications technology to support emergency response operations.

Chesapeake, VA · 3d

WAVY News 10

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Dan Hoffler honored as Hoffler Tower is officially renamed

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A special dedication ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon at Virginia Beach Town Center to formally unveil new building signage. The event was put on by AH Realty Trust, formerly Armada Hoffler. It rebranded earlier this year. Several local leaders were in attendance for the ceremony, which honored the legacy of […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

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Rent in Hampton Roads is growing faster than almost anywhere else, new report shows

This year’s Regional Benchmarking Report by the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission presents a mixture of good and bad news. “The big picture is that Hampton Roads is stable and growing, but slowly, and in some cases we are falling behind similarly sized metro areas,” said Nikki Johnson, an economist with the commission.

Hampton Roads, VA · 5d

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Hampton Roads voters mostly reject 1% school construction tax

Voters in Hampton Roads jurisdictions largely rejected a sales tax designed to fund school construction and renovation projects. The 1% sales tax referendum passed in Middlesex County. It failed in Isle of Wight, Mathews and York counties and Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth. The state estimates Middlesex could generate about...

Middlesex County, VA · 5d

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Nearly 300 homes proposed for former White’s Nursery as rezoning heads to Chesapeake Planning Commission

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Nearly a year after News 3 first reported on concerns from Deep Creek neighbors about plans to redevelop the former White’s Nursery and Garden Center property, a revised proposal for the roughly 75-acre site is moving forward. Kotarides Developers is seeking to rezone the property...

Chesapeake, VA · 4d

WTKR News 3

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Norfolk adds 11 local food businesses to catering list after Bon Appétit program

Eleven food businesses completed Norfolk's eight-week Bon Appétit program and can now cater city events. A seventh cohort launches in March.

Norfolk, VA · 6d

WTKR News 3

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Oil falls below $100 a barrel, offering potential relief as gas pumps

Hampton, VA · 4d

WTKR News 3

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After failed restoration, historic Norfolk theater listed for $2.75 million

S.L. Nusbaum Realty's Chris Zarpas says a vacant lot next door could be the key to selling and restoring a beloved Granby Street landmark in Norfolk's Riverview neighborhood.

Norfolk, VA · 5d

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Chesapeake Esthetician Admits Fraud After Clients Suffer Burns From Laser Work

A Chesapeake woman who ran esthetic spas in two states has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after admitting she spent years falsely claiming to be a master esthetician qualified to perform laser hair and tattoo removal, treatments that left several of her clients with burns and scarring. Hayley Nicole Atwood, 33, now faces up to 20 years in prison when she is sentenced in the spring.

Chesapeake, VA · 7d

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Solar aid for thousands of Virginia households remains frozen despite court orders to restore it

"For low-income folks, this kind of disappointment is akin to what they're used to."

Virginia · 6d

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Marie Whitley Joins MCAA Staff as Communications Coordinator

Marie Whitley has joined MCAA as communications coordinator, bringing more than five years of experience in strategic communications, multimedia production and stakeholder engagement across the federal, corporate and nonprofit sectors. Throughout her career, Whitley has specialized in turning complex information into clear, useful communications for a variety of audiences. Her...

Norfolk, VA · 7d

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10 Virginia Meat Markets That Are Worth Visiting For More Than Just The Cuts

Camel jerky is sitting in a deli case in rural Virginia right now, and I can’t stop thinking about it. That same shop also sells alligator, elk, and wild boar. Then it turns around and scoops soft-serve for dessert. Once I started digging, the surprises kept stacking up. One...

Virginia · 9d