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The Virginia Town Where Moonshiners Left Their Mark

History runs deep in Virginia, as made evident by the 3,300 registered historic places in the state. But some histories are more well-known than others, and one example of a little-known chapter in Virginia’s history can be discovered in the small town of Boones Mill. About a century ago, it was part of one of […]

Boones Mill, VA · 19h

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VDOT opens lanes on Route 58 as part of $300M widening project

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) opened new lanes on Route 58 this month, marking a final step in a widening project officials say will better connect the Commonwealth. Stretching 500 miles, Route 58 is Virginia’s longest roadway and runs across the southern part of the state. It winds through […]

Patrick County, VA · 1d

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Four Virginia Lunch Counters Where Grilled Cheese And Milkshakes Still Taste Like 4

Some lunches are about more than food, and a grilled cheese at a real counter is one of them. Virginia still has a handful of spots where shakes are mixed to order and sandwiches come off a flat grill the old-fashioned way. These four places stretch from Fredericksburg to Floyd,...

Fredericksburg, VA · 9d
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Martinsville begins moving city offices as part of multi-million-dollar project

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – The city of Martinsville is beginning a multimillion-dollar project to convert its former municipal building into a courthouse, prompting several city offices to relocate to other buildings. The move comes after the city received a show-cause order from the state two years ago, requiring Martinsville to...

Martinsville, VA · 18h
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Floyd County rolls past Gretna for big playoff win at home

FLOYD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Gretna’s season ended in the mountains as the Hawks ran into a Floyd County team that had control early and never let go. Floyd County led 23-6 going into the second half against Gretna. The Buffaloes added to that lead when Jack Le Roy ran to the far side and scored a touchdown.

Floyd County, VA · 14h

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Ice-skating rink set to open in Martinsville thanks to $200K grant

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A new ice-skating rink is coming to Martinsville, bringing public skating back to the area for the first time in more than a decade. The project is being funded through a $200,000 grant from the Harvest Foundation, which will cover equipment, staffing, marketing and programming. City officials said the project will not require any city funding.

Martinsville, VA · 3d

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Stokes County faces new lawsuit over massive data center project

Environmental advocates have filed another lawsuit against the Stokes County Board of Commissioners related to a massive data center project in Walnut Cove. The suit alleges commissioners didn’t thoroughly review all pertinent research before voting to rezone the 1,800 acre plot for Project Delta. Anne Harvey David, a lawyer...

Stokes County, NC · 21h

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A Bologna Sandwich And A Horror-Movie Cameo Made This North Carolina Country Store A Local Legend

Priddy’s General Store in Danbury, North Carolina has appeared in a horror film, serves one of the most talked-about bologna sandwiches in the South, and somehow still manages to feel like the most welcoming place you’ve ever walked into. If that combination doesn’t make you want to get...

Danbury, NC · 2d

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Two newcomers win Martinsville council seats as Mayor L.C. Jones finishes third

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Martinsville’s City Council will have a new look in January after voters chose two newcomers in a five-way race for two seats. Michael Greene and Charles Niederstadt won the seats, while current Mayor L.C. Jones, who also ran for re-election, finished third and did not win one of the two seats. Councilman Aaron Rawls did not seek re-election after serving four years.

Martinsville, VA · 3d

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Virginia DMV announces seat belt campaign in City of Danville, Pittsylvania, Franklin counties

On Thursday, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced the launch of its seat belt campaign in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania and Franklin counties. This is a community-developed campaign intended to emphasize the importance of seat belts, with residents sharing their own reasons for wearing one. “These are...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 5d

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Two County Fair winners recognized

STOKES COUNTY — Two exhibits went to the NC State Fair this year on behalf of Stokes County and both of them were recognized by the King American Legion Post 290 for their outstanding work. Lynn Shouse, King American Legion Auxiliary Post 290 Vice President presented both with checks Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Legion grounds in King. Shouse also worked tirelessly as the Assistant Fair Manager this year. A lighthouse replica of Bodie Island Lighthouse was submitted by Camden Whitman, 11-years-old. The recycled materials replica was made from wine cords, a battery night light, sand, plate, sour cream container, shipping tube, cardboard, ornamental light bulb and hot glue, and had a tin pan on top. It is painted black and white. Whiteman received 2026 Best of Show — Youth Item. The second exhibitor recognized by the Legion was Donald McQuinn, 81, who won 2026 Best of Show — Adult Item. McQuinn of Westfield, build the Red Man House. Quinn said it was something that he had been working on for 9 years, and that he used tobacco sticks to make it. He said that the house was appropriate for NC History. The Log Cabin styled house had many accessories

Stokes County, NC · 2d

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Appomattox County defeats Martinsville 36-19 in playoff thriller| 1st and 10 Game of the Week

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – UPDATE:. Appomattox County kept its postseason hopes alive Friday night, defeating Martinsville 36-19 in a playoff matchup filled with explosive plays, turnovers and a late comeback attempt. The fifth-seeded Raiders traveled to face the fourth-seeded Bulldogs in just the third meeting between the two programs, with...

Martinsville, VA · 19h

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Sylvatus, Carroll County: The Betty Baker Mine, the Railroad, and a Changing Mountain Community

Appalachian Community Histories – Sylvatus, Carroll County: The Betty Baker Mine, the Railroad, and a Changing Mountain Community. Along Virginia State Route 100 in northern Carroll County lies Sylvatus, a mountain community whose quiet surroundings offer few immediate reminders of the industrial activity that once defined the area. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Sylvatus was home to a railroad depot, mining operations, manufacturing businesses, a bank, and a collection of commercial establishments that connected this part of the Blue Ridge Mountains to markets far beyond southwestern Virginia.

Carroll County, VA · 2d

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Carroll County rolls past Tunstall 58-6 in Region 3D playoff opener

Carroll County’s historic season continued Friday night as the Cavaliers cruised to a 58-6 victory over Tunstall in the opening round of the Region 3D playoffs. After capturing their first-ever district championship and completing an undefeated regular season, the Cavaliers showed no signs of slowing down, despite near-freezing temperatures.

Carroll County, VA · 14h

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Cana, Carroll County: Moravian Churches, Mountain Schools, and the Apple Industry

Appalachian Community Histories – Cana, Carroll County: Moravian Churches, Mountain Schools, and the Apple Industry. Along the southern edge of Carroll County, Virginia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains descend toward the North Carolina Piedmont, the community of Cana developed through generations of farming, religious activity, education, and commerce. Situated near the state line along the corridor now followed by U.S. Route 52, Cana became closely connected with nearby Mount Airy, North Carolina, while retaining the institutions and traditions of its mountain surroundings.

Carroll County, VA · 2d

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Pay gap with nearby districts prompts Martinsville to raise substitute teacher pay

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Martinsville Public Schools is increasing daily pay for substitute teachers in an effort to attract more workers and compete with surrounding school divisions. Beginning Monday, substitute teachers in Martinsville will earn $100 a day, up from $85. The increase narrows the gap with neighboring Henry...

Martinsville, VA · 18h

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Woodlawn, Carroll County: From a Historic School to Agricultural Education and Appalachian Music

Appalachian Community Histories – Woodlawn, Carroll County: From a Historic School to Agricultural Education and Appalachian Music. In the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia, between the communities of Galax and Hillsville, lies Woodlawn, a Carroll County community whose history reaches well beyond its rural roads and surrounding farmland. For generations, Woodlawn was a place where families gathered around churches, schools, businesses, and agricultural traditions, while musicians carried the sounds of the mountains into homes and eventually recording studios across the country.

Carroll County, VA · 2d