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Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
Traveling Monstrance makes visit to Windsor, Colerain
The towns of Colerain, Windsor and Williamston were graced this past weekend by a Traveling Monstrance sponsored by Williamston’s Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The religious procession was held in conjunction with the Diocese of Raleigh’s Centennial Celebration that began in January 2024. The event was held in Windsor on Friday, Aug. 16, in Williamston on Aug. 17 and in Colerain at the migrant farm on Sunday, Aug. 18. The goal...
Pinpoint Weather: This week will be hotter and mostly dry
This week is going to be hotter with afternoon temperatures as much as 5-10 degrees above normal by Tuesday. Monday will start in the 60s and heat up into the 80s to mid-90s. Hot temperatures this week will peak on Wednesday with most locations in the 90s. Very little rainfall...
WATCH: Roanoke Valley SPCA holding special adoption event at their shelter Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Valley SPCA is holding a special adoption event at their shelter in Roanoke on Saturday. They will have dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens and the public is encouraged to come in for meet and greets. “Really this is to Clear the Shelters. We want...
Girl with rare disorder dies at age 11: ‘Fought to the end’
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - A little girl from Roanoke, Virginia, who was recently placed in hospice care, has died, according to her family on Facebook. Meg Burrow, 11, had a “rare genetic condition called CTBP-1, where she is the 13th person in the world to be diagnosed with it,” the girl’s mother, Meredith Burrow, said in 2023.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee boosts business at Virginia restaurants
A TikTok food critic with millions of followers demonstrated how he can make or break a restaurant with a single video when he visited the D.C. area this week. Las Vegas native Keith Lee stopped by Okonomi Asian Grill — also known as the “Asian Chipotle” for its custom rice bowls — in Fairfax, Virginia, and business has been booming.
SMLCA earns season-opening win over the Virginia Spartans 28-8
ROANOKE, Va. – Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy opened its season on the road making a trek to the Star City to battle the Virginia Spartans. The Ospreys earned the 28-8 victory in a game that featured multiple turnover for both teams in the first half. Even with that, SMLCA was able to hold a 14-0 advantage at halftime.
Bedford County Fair returns for the first time since 2019
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — From fresh squeezed lemonade to the Ferris Wheel, there's something for everyone at the fair. The event is put on by the non-profit Bedford County Fair, not the county itself. Superintendent of the fair, Joy Powers, said it's run completely by volunteers and something...
WATCH: Floyd Living Traditions Festival returns this weekend
FLOYD, Va. – Music and the arts return to Floyd this weekend for the second annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival Saturday. The event celebrates Appalachian traditions and heritage featuring nearly 70 artists and seven musical performances. Demonstrations and events will also be happening throughout the day at the Floyd...
Photos: Surfers battle for East Coast Surfing Championship finals
Surfers from around the world competed in the Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championship finals on Aug. 25, 2024, in Virginia Beach. Blayr Barton and Alana Lopez won the Virginia Beach Pro presented by Coastal Edge ECSC, respectively. ©2024 The Virginian-Pilot. Visit pilotonline.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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