Revitalization projects in our hometowns get big boost from state grants
The grants are meant to help revitalize Brownfield sites, which are previously developed properties that have been abandoned ...
1-on-1: Historian sheds light on the first rural NAACP branch in Northern, Va. with 7News
The American civil rights group NAACP has thousands of chapters across the United States, but did you know that the first rural branch of the activist group was ...
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'Fightin' Parson' begins Smyth County's journey along the Road to the Revolution
Two centuries ago on January 20, 15 men gathered in a Wythe County tavern to send a message to leaders of the American ...
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Pea Hill Plantation history revealed
For two and a half centuries, a tract of land in Valentines, Virginia, passed from heir to heir before an outside entity purchased what remained of the property. The Vintage ...
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This 1950s-Style Diner In Virginia Has Milkshakes Known Throughout The Mid-Atlantic
The interior of the Pink Cadillac Diner is a masterclass in 1950s Americana. The black and white checkered floor is so ...
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The Mom-And-Pop Restaurant In Virginia That Locals Swear Has The World’s Best Homemade Pies
Nestled in the heart of Monroe, Virginia, Woodruff’s Cafe and Pie Shop is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve ...
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens celebrates Black History with 'Living Legacies' event
"Living Legacies," a celebration of Black history, took place Saturday at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.Guided by historians ...