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This Virginia Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

There’s a small city in Virginia where your Social Security check doesn’t just survive, it actually thrives, and its name is Hopewell. Most retirement advice sounds like it was written by someone who has never actually tried to live on a fixed income. “Downsize your expectations,” they say,...

Hopewell, VA · 7d
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Richmond, VA Weather: Freeze Alerts End Until Spring 2027

Freezing temperatures have ended the growing season in parts of Virginia and nearby coastal areas.

Richmond, VA · 6h

KRIS 6 News

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Odem native dies during military training at Virginia Army base

According to A Fort Lee spokesperson, Army Private Nicholas Chavira was found dead the morning of October 29. They say no foul play is suspected.

Fort Lee, VA · 2d

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Two Prince George fifth graders honored for courage after bus crash

Two fifth-grade students at David A. Harrison Elementary School in Prince George were honored for courage after their school bus crashed in October.

Prince George County, VA · 2d

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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 · 10d

The Progress-Index

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Iconic Quick Lunch restaurant first to get Hopewell's new development loan

The city of Hopewell is launching a marketing and financing strategy to encourage repurposing vacant commercial buildings into viable business opportunities, and the first beneficiary a $75,000 loan is an iconic city restaurant. In a statement Thursday, Nov. 12, the Hopewell Economic Development Authority said the programs, called Hopewell Sites Ready Marketing and Sites Ready Property Activation Loan will "encourage private investment, and create new opportunities for business development throughout the city." The marketing program is a free and voluntary incentive through which properties will be promoted on Hopewell's website and social-media channels and be included in city recruitment efforts locally and nationally. It is designed to put local properties on the radar of potential buyers and investors. The loan program provides financing at rates determined by the EDA on a case-by-case basis. It would help finance renovations, structural repairs, site preparation, infrastructure upgrades and any other vital necessities to get the property up and running. “The strong partnership we have built between City Council and the Economic Development Authority over the past several years is producing meaningful results for Hopewell,” Mayor Johnny Partin Jr. said in the statement. “Through improved collaboration, shared priorities, and a unified vision for our

Hopewell, VA · 2d

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Altavista shuts out Surry County in playoff rout

ALTAVISTA, Va. (WSET) — Altavista’s offense wasted little time putting Surry County in a deep hole, rolling to a big playoff win. Altavista struck early when the snap went to Cooper Brooks, who found Karsten Hughes. Hughes broke free and launched himself into the endzone for a touchdown, pushing the lead to 19-0.

Altavista, VA · 1d

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Golden Corral in Central Virginia will be open on Thanksgiving Day with a holiday buffet

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill statewide will open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, serving a traditional holiday buffet alongside pre-ordered family feasts to go.

Richmond, VA · 6h

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America’s oldest brick house hides a diamond-etched love note in rural Virginia

Bacon’s Castle sits in the quiet farmland of Surry County, Virginia, and it has stood there since 1665. A wealthy planter named Arthur Allen built it along the James River, and today it stands as the oldest documented brick house in the United States. The name sounds dramatic, and...

Surry County, VA · 2d

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Live! Casino Virginia sees revenue bounceback in October

Live! Casino Virginia 's October revenues bounced back from a September dip , according to figures released Nov. 13 by the Virginia Lottery . The Petersburg casino's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for October was $13.54 million, according to the data. That is about a half-million dollars higher than the previous month when the AGR dropped by more than $1 million. Slot AGR rebounded from $9.5 million in September to $10.2 million in October. Table-game revenue stayed about the same at $3.33 million. As far as state and local tax revenue for October, Live! put $2.44 million into Virginia's pocketbook and more than $812,000 into Petersburg's. That has not changed much in the 10 months the casino has been open. Since opening Jan. 22, Live! Casino Virginia's AGR sits at more than $131 million. More: How blackjack dealing was in the cards for former Richmond food server Statewide, Caesars Virginia in Danville continues to be the top-grossing casino resort with $36 million in October. Rivers Casino in Portsmouth was second with $26 million, followed by Hard Rock Bristol with $23 million. Those three are operating in their permanent locations while Petersburg and The Interim Gaming Hall in Norfolk are in temporary

Petersburg, VA · 2d

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The Cheeseburger Combo: Food Review

Mama Possums is a small restaurant with locations on Franklin Turnpike and Arnett Boulevard. I taste-tested their cheeseburger combo and customized my cheeseburger with ketchup, lettuce, and cheese. My drink of choice was a Mr. Pibb, and I had a side of fries. My mother got the meal through their...

Franklin, VA · 6d

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Snow Days Mean Hot Chocolate And Grilled Sandwiches At These 6 Cozy Virginia Cafes

When snow shuts down school and slows the roads, a warm cafe can turn a stuck day into a good one. Virginia has plenty of small, friendly spots where hot chocolate and grilled sandwiches are the real stars. This list covers six of them, from a Shenandoah Valley main street...

Virginia · 3d