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In Your Town: Lynchburg is special thanks to people making positive impacts
Read full article: In Your Town: Lynchburg is special thanks to people making positive impactsWe are kicking off our In Your Town series, where we highlight different areas of our region and what they have to offer. Our first stop is in Lynchburg!
Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex supports local farmers through entertainment
Read full article: Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex supports local farmers through entertainmentLooking for a fun night out? Before you look too hard, check out the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Pittsylvania County.
Potato chip cookies and corned beef jello? These old Danville recipes show a snapshot in history
Read full article: Potato chip cookies and corned beef jello? These old Danville recipes show a snapshot in historyThe Danville Historical Society and the Ruby B. Archie Public Library teamed up this Thanksgiving to share old archived recipes from the community.
Exercise your body and mind with a childrenโs book along Danvilleโs Storywalk Trail
Read full article: Exercise your body and mind with a childrenโs book along Danvilleโs Storywalk TrailDanville has the perfect spot for you and your family to take your reading outdoors with the Storywalk Trail.
Women-run Blacksburg brewery aims to be a welcoming drinking spot for the community
Read full article: Women-run Blacksburg brewery aims to be a welcoming drinking spot for the communityCelestial themes, a kindergarten classroom and a woman-led team. Thatโs what youโll get at this Blacksburg brewery.
โLove grows hereโ: Henry County petting zoo offers interactive learning opportunities
Read full article: โLove grows hereโ: Henry County petting zoo offers interactive learning opportunitiesFrom helping kids feed baby goats with bottled milk to watching nursing home residents kiss alpacas, itโs never a dull day at work for Laura Steere.
Tasty Tuesday: Cocoa Trail Chocolates takes you into a โworld of pure imaginationโ with award-winning treats
Read full article: Tasty Tuesday: Cocoa Trail Chocolates takes you into a โworld of pure imaginationโ with award-winning treatsThough it's only been open four years, Cocoa Trail has a reputation of being one of the best at its craft
Yodersโ Farm in Rustburg bringing fall festivities to Campbell County next weekend
Read full article: Yodersโ Farm in Rustburg bringing fall festivities to Campbell County next weekendFall is right around the corner, and we have the perfect place, right here in Campbell County for you and your family to get out and enjoy it together.
How a pandemic-born hobby of planting flowers is spreading joy across Campbell County
Read full article: How a pandemic-born hobby of planting flowers is spreading joy across Campbell CountyWith nowhere to go and no place to be, the Bighamโs started planting flower seeds around their home in Concord.
Floyd County record store home to worldโs largest collection of bluegrass, old time recordings
Read full article: Floyd County record store home to worldโs largest collection of bluegrass, old time recordingsDid you know that a local record store is home to the world's largest selection of bluegrass and old-time recordings?
Floyd County woodworking business repurposes discarded lumber into high-end furniture
Read full article: Floyd County woodworking business repurposes discarded lumber into high-end furnitureMany locally owned businesses in Floyd County have a unique niche like music, history or artistry โ like St. Pierre Woodworking and Sawmill.
โA lucky accident:โ How a new species of millipede was named after a Floyd County artist
Read full article: โA lucky accident:โ How a new species of millipede was named after a Floyd County artistOf all the creatures and things in the world, being named after a millipede isnโt something a lot of people think about. It seems like a once-in-a-lifetime deal, but it happened to one woman out of Floyd County.
Have tapas, drinks with a beautiful view of the mountains at this Fincastle restaurant
Read full article: Have tapas, drinks with a beautiful view of the mountains at this Fincastle restaurantA unique dining and drinking experience in Fincastle is getting ready to celebrate one year in business next month.
A historic bridge in Botetourt County is swinging into its 170th anniversary
Read full article: A historic bridge in Botetourt County is swinging into its 170th anniversaryThe courthouse in Fincastle dates back to the 1700s, but another historic spot in this area is celebrating its 170th anniversary.
How a sunflower festival in Botetourt County blossomed into an event attended by thousands nationwide
Read full article: How a sunflower festival in Botetourt County blossomed into an event attended by thousands nationwideAs Candace Monaghan prepared to run her first sunflower festival in 2016, one thought ran through her head: โWhoโs gonna pay to see a sunflower?โ
Concerts, festivals and yoga, Appomattoxโs Courtland Festival Park has it all
Read full article: Concerts, festivals and yoga, Appomattoxโs Courtland Festival Park has it allOne thing Appomattox town leaders are doing to draw in tourists and enhance the Appomattox experience is hosting events at Courtland Festival Park.
โWhere our nation reunitedโ: Appomattoxโs rich history in the Civil War
Read full article: โWhere our nation reunitedโ: Appomattoxโs rich history in the Civil WarSome residents consider Appomattox a small community including restaurants and outdoor recreation, but whatโs driving a lot of tourism is what the areaโs most known for -- its role in the Civil War.
โFeel good is what weโre all aboutโ: Rockbridge Vineyard and Brewery wants to help you unwind
Read full article: โFeel good is what weโre all aboutโ: Rockbridge Vineyard and Brewery wants to help you unwindLess than two miles off of Interstate 81, between Staunton and Lexington, youโll discover the Rockbridge Vineyard and Brewery.
Highlighting Alleghany Countyโs art community from Clifton Forge School of the Arts
Read full article: Highlighting Alleghany Countyโs art community from Clifton Forge School of the ArtsThe Alleghany Highlands may be known as a destination for outdoor adventures, but thereโs also a big arts community.
Clifton Forge: A small but mighty witness to history
Read full article: Clifton Forge: A small but mighty witness to historyNestled in the Alleghany Mountains, the small but mighty town of Clifton Forge has served as a witness to history โ from two world wars, the heyday of rail, and of course, a global pandemic.
Discover history behind this Bedford County landmark with a visit to Poplar Forest
Read full article: Discover history behind this Bedford County landmark with a visit to Poplar ForestPoplar Forest has been preserved to tell Jefferson's history, but now new efforts are being made to tell the stories of enslaved people who helped build it.
Sip wine, watch horse shows and pet some dogs at the return of this Bedford County festival
Read full article: Sip wine, watch horse shows and pet some dogs at the return of this Bedford County festivalWhat started as a family farm back in 1918, turned into a wine and apple empire tucked in the mountains of Bedford County.
In Your Town: Bedford County draws tourists from across the country with its natural beauty
Read full article: In Your Town: Bedford County draws tourists from across the country with its natural beautyNestled between Roanoke and Lynchburg, Bedford County has nearly doubled its population over the last 20 years.
Tasty Tuesday: TJโs Backyard BBQ adds authenticity, incredible flavor to Roanoke food scene
Read full article: Tasty Tuesday: TJโs Backyard BBQ adds authenticity, incredible flavor to Roanoke food sceneBBQ is a popular choice on Tasty Tuesday, but it can be hard to come by in the Roanoke Valley. As our In Your Town series continues, weโre highlighting TJโs Backyard BBQ โ a Star City joint that came onto the scene in a unique way.
How two Lynchburg business owners use bikes and beer to create a community
Read full article: How two Lynchburg business owners use bikes and beer to create a communityAs COVID-19 restrictions loosen up, a Lynchburg restaurant owner and a bike shop owner are partnering to continue an event called Pints after Pedals.
โWe can be proud of what the real story isโ: Meet Lynchburgโs namesake and learn how his spirit lives on
Read full article: โWe can be proud of what the real story isโ: Meet Lynchburgโs namesake and learn how his spirit lives onLetโs address the elephant in the room โ the inspiration behind the name city of Lynchburg isnโt what a lot of people assume.
In Your Town: Lynchburg native who inspired โHacksaw Ridgeโ remembered on 76th anniversary
Read full article: In Your Town: Lynchburg native who inspired โHacksaw Ridgeโ remembered on 76th anniversaryMay 5th marked 76 years since Desmond Doss was credited with saving dozens of American lives during World War II.