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Ingredients for split pea soup on a cutting board: green onions, a smoked ham hock, a bag of Kroger green split peas, celery seed, and a knife.

Flood Watch Healthy Pea Soup

Prepare for cooler weather (or hurricanes) with a tasty pea soup.
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Beating the Heat with Avocados

Avocados are incredibly versatile, including for a delicious homemade dressing.
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The Search for the Perfect Accent Chair

The search for the perfect home decor can be time-consuming, yet rewarding.
Beckner’s Produce in Wirtz, VA

Connect with Fall – It’s Apple Time

Upcoming fall festivals include plenty of apple picking and eating.
Sunil Yapa’s Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist

Connect with NVR–Roanoke Valley Reads

Roanoke Valley Reads unveils their new book for the fall.
A gray cat with green eyes sits beside a bottle of Gatão Vinho Verde in sunlight.

Cat Wine For The Dog Days Of Summer

Spend these last precious summer days sipping on Vinho Verde wines.
Golden peach muffins with crumble topping and glazed peach pieces, arranged on a dark black surface.

Peachy Keen Recipes!

Celebrate the peak of peach season with sweet and savory treats.
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Bedford’s Finest Fare

Bedford's Finest Fare will celebrate local cuisine and live music on September 9th.
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LG Imaging Wins Top Award—Again

LewisGale Imaging Center celebrates its fourth APEX award.
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Learn to Make Authentic Thai Food

Learn to make your own delicious Thai food thanks to Mantana Heim, chef and teacher at the Smith Mountain Lake International Cooking School.

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