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Meet Purple — the newest member of the M&M’s characters.

Olive Garden announced its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl will return on Oct. 3, reports Business Insider.

Kellogg’s is rolling out a new product in stores near you. It’s called “Instabowls,” a portable cereal cup without the need for milk.

The inflation can be contributed to an avian-influenza outbreak that affected flocks, The Wall Street Journal reports.

What is catfishing and what are the best ways to prevent it?

Americans continue to favor gas-fueled over electric cars, reports Pew Research Center.

President Biden signs two bipartisan bills that will help hold those who commit fraud under COVID-19 small business relief programs accountable

Time will tell if the trend will continue as school starts and the fall approaches.

The Great Lakes might be home to the world’s most abundant supply of freshwater whitefish, and to many, that treat tastes even better when it is smoked to give it even more flavor.

Toys“R”Us kids, boy do I have some news for you!

Inflation has risen to 9.1% over the past year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Better Business Bureau says to be on the look out for scams on Amazon Prime Day

Name a product, and somehow cherries have found their way into them when visiting the Cherry Republic, a group of stores in Michigan.

Tucked along the Little Traverse Bay in Northern Michigan, Petoskey is a hotspot in the summer for tourists with its scenic water views, boating and other water activities.

Feel the need for a cool Slurpee? 7-Eleven will be extending their one-day policy of when you can receive a free Slurpee.

A Covington woman opens her Amazon package to find what appeared to be a blood vial sitting inside

Gun safety has come to the forefront more and more in recent weeks in the wake of mass shootings around the country.

If you live in Roanoke and are paid up on your personal property taxes, some of that money will be going back in your pocket.

Fawaz and Yang tested videoconferencing applications on major operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, to see if the microphones were still accessed by the apps while muted.

If you’ve been thinking about purchasing an annual membership with Sam’s Club, now’s the time to do it!

After months of back and forth over the state’s two-year spending budget, Virginia’s General Assembly will vote again Wednesday in Richmond. But the clock is ticking for lawmakers to reach a deal -- with the new fiscal year beginning July 1.

Higher Education Centers are places adult learners can experience opportunities and advantages as they look to get gain new skills.

The Board of Supervisors are planning to purchase the property from its current owner, Wells Fargo Bank.

Leaders at the nonprofit Goodwill say they are seeing a major need for resources to help people in the Commonwealth.

The head of the Food and Drug Administration is facing congressional lawmakers for the first time over the national shortage of baby formula, the Associated Press reported Thursday.

In honor of Monday being National Barbecue Day, here is an explainer on what the four regions of barbecue is in the U.S.

A cheat day is essentially a day in which someone abandons their diet or disciplined eating, and eats items that aren’t very healthy.

While many are turning to cellphones because they are cheaper and can be used anywhere, there still is some value to having a landline.

Here’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.

President Biden arrives in Greensboro, NC. He visits the Harold L. Martin Engineering Research and Innovation Complex and meets students studying robotics and cybersecurity.

If you have an old or damaged car seat sitting in your garage, you can donate it to Target for a coupon.

President Biden announces his Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which will reduce deficits by more than $1 trillion over the next decade, advance safety and security at home and around the world, and make theinvestments needed to build a better America; the Director of the Office of Management and Budget also delivers remarks.

If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.

The Virginia Lottery has witnessed a recent increase in lottery scam reports.

Twenty temporary agricultural workers will be paid nearly $20,000 in back wages by a farm in Grayson County following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.

Kroger Mid-Atlantic is now hosting Talent Tuesdays as a new way for job seekers to learn about the company.

Bicycle service is a standard benefit for AAA members, with no extra cost.

Millions of bottles of an immunity booster are being recalled because you could get hurt the first time you open the bottle.

It’s been nearly two weeks since Virginia families were rocked by a major baby formula recall. This paired with supply chain shortages is making it difficult for them to find the formulas they’re used to on shelves.

The popular breakfast food had sales over $9 billion in 2020 and then $8.66 billion in 2021, according to IRI, a market research firm in Chicago.

According to data from globalpetrolprices.com, 46 countries has gas prices that are $6 a gallon or more, 26 have prices that are at least $7 a gallon while nine countries have gas prices that are $8 a gallon or more.

If you’re expecting a generous refund this season, you’ll want to make that money work as hard as you do.

Tax havens, also known as offshore financial centers, are a country or jurisdiction that has minimal tax liabilities to foreign individuals or businesses.

There’s a massive recall impacting three popular formula brands after a number of infants became sick.

A major grant has been awarded to the advancement foundation to help entrepreneurs working to start or expand their business. State Farm has awarded $35,000 through the opportunity and purpose driven economic development grant program.

The US Food and Drug Administration says it's investigating certain powdered baby formula following reports of children contracting serious infections.

As is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as who’ll cover the spread, who’ll win the coin toss, who’ll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.

Over the 10-week course, entrepreneurs will learn skills in order to create a business plan. Annette Patterson, president of the Advancement Foundation, said it’s crucial for all business owners to have a written business plan in order to map out their idea, understand what works, what doesn’t and truly grasp if their business is fiscally sound.

The United States Department of Agriculture announced plans last Wednesday to invest $1.4 billion into maintaining resources and wealth within rural America.

A Lowe's distribution center is set to bring 70 new jobs to Roanoke County.

Stephen Fitzpatrick predicts an "enormous crisis" in 2022 unless the government helps consumers.

Why I love Farrah Fawcett and hate Sheryl Crow

According to a JAMA study​, a record $140 billion in medical expenses went unpaid last year. Here's how to be prepared.