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Officials said that the iconic Shamrock Shake will be making a return to McDonald’s on Feb. 20 along with another treat – the OREO Shamrock McFlurry.

A man who was saved by a Coast Guard rescue swimmer at the mouth of the Columbia River on Friday was wanted by police for a bizarre fish dumping incident at the home featured in the classic film, “The Goonies.”.

Pancakes ... for dinner? Yes! Join Rachel Lucas in the kitchen to make these tasty Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from the Virginia Egg Council.

Whether it’s for a romantic Valentine’s Day date with a bouquet of roses, a fun night out with the fam, or a self-care day, there are plenty of small businesses you could support throughout our region.

With the Cry Me a Cockroach fundraiser, the zoo allows you to name a cockroach, rodent, or veggie after that one person that takes up a little too much of your headspace ... and not in a good way.

Mary Rapoport with the Virginia Egg Council has a delicious pumpkin bread pudding desert that she says is super easy to make. “It’s ideal for grand or casual occasions."

A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Santa Claus is real — DNA.

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make apple pie pumpkin cupcakes – a yummy treat for all of you with a sweet tooth!

Mary Rapoport joins us in the kitchen to make a traditional quiche.

Texas Roadhouse joins us in the kitchen to show us how to make the restaurant’s legendary ribs.

The wait is over ... Christmas is here! Mariah Carey is blasting, Christmas breakfast is cooking, and the kids were up before the sun ... well, maybe in some households.

Santa Claus, is that you already? Christmas is almost here, and you might just be lucky enough to hear those bells jingling and jangling and as the jolly crew comes to deliver presents in the night.

Are you making those cookies for Santa and his elves, or are you making them for yourself? (We won’t tell the jolly fella, promise.)

It’s one holiday that you won’t ever forget as a parent: your baby’s first holiday.

From Christmas movies to the annual parades and events, there are tons of traditions to look forward to during the holiday season – and one might be on the way to your mailbox soon!

A family tradition for the holidays: matching pjs.

Have you gone to any ugly Christmas sweater parties yet? Maybe yours is coming up, maybe you’ve already gone, or maybe you just need some inspiration – regardless, we want to see your ugliest, funniest, tackiest Christmas attire!

Did you make your ornaments this year or did your child bring home some extra holiday crafts? We want to see it all!

Oh, to feel the excitement rumbling in your tummy as you hand your parents the letter you wrote to Santa. What will he bring this year? Will you be on the naughty or nice list?

It was a cold and rainy day in early December — perfect weather for Musky fishing.

It’s the holiday season, and what better way to spread cheer than to show off these amazing moments and memories you’re making with your family and friends?

The Eilert's started this business at home but have watched it blossom in recent years

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A blind 21-year-old lands her dream of flying a plane as she flies from Arizona to Washington D.C., according to the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC).

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg, is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a recipe perfect for Fall.

Just in time for fall, Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a spiced date cake. It’s a delicious cake recipe that creates sweetness primarily through the dates, and not added sugar.

Looking for a dinner recipe that’s good enough for company but doesn’t break the bank? Mary Rappaport with the Virginia Egg council has the perfect sandwich. Invite a few friends over to watch a movie or the ball game and casually whisk this sandwich up during the commercials.

So just what is a chaffle? Pronounced like waffle but put a ch in place of the w, it’s usually a savory waffle (but it also can be sweet, made with cream cheese and some sweetener) that’s small, and basically is just egg and cheese.

August is National Sandwich month! If you are looking for a new way to elevate your sandwich game, the Virginia Egg Council has some great recipes to try!Mary Rapaport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council joined WSLS in the outdoor kitchen to share three great sandwich recipes.

No oven? no problem! Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg created a deliciously perfect cheesecake inspired by her Mediterranean heritage that is no-bake, contains no egg, and has a hint of spice thanks to the Lotus Biscoff cookies.

Mary Rapaport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council joined WSLS in the outdoor kitchen to share her five-minute mashed banana bread recipe.

Everyone loves s’mores! But, Sebrina Ruth-Cooper is taking s’mores up a notch! Ruth-Cooper specializes in delicious homemade marshmallow treats at her business Bite Me Confections. She shows us how to make a campfire s'mores buffet.

You may have made a pizza before, but what about on the grill?10 Sports reporter Brooke Leonard shows us her favorite recipe that turns homemade pizza into an easy dish.

Love brownie batter? Ummmm.... yes!! Here’s a great recipe to capture that same flavor -- without the raw mix.

Spice up your movie night with some fun flavorings on your popcorn. Ditch the microwave bags, and pop your own on the stove or campfire. 10 Sports reporter Brooke Leonard shows us some of her favorite flavorings.

Coffee is out -- pistachio and rose are in! A new twist on a classic dessert. Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg created a deliciously perfect summertime dessert inspired by her Mediterranean heritage.

The perfect smoothie for summertime! Karmen George from Halwa Bakery in Blacksburg has a new item on the menu, a Mediterranean fruit smoothie. She makes it with gelato, fresh fruit, whipped cream and pistachios!

Fresh fruit and whipped cream?! Yes, please! The Chantilly cake is the most delectable summer treat that will look gorgeous on your dinner table!

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says additction happens gradually, but it always begins with experimentation.

Inflation is the topic of the month in our solutions journalism show, “Solutionaries.”

Put your knowledge of World Showcase to the test with our quiz.

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what we’re spending at the grocery store.

Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, what’s affecting your life the most?

Although your favorite team may or may not still be dancing, the NCAA Tournament continues on, with Sweet 16 games running through the weekend.

Nearly five years after the United States men’s national soccer team famously blew a spot in the 2018 World Cup by losing to a vastly inferior Trinidad and Tobago squad in October of 2017 in the final game of qualifying, the moment of redemption has finally arrived for the Americans.

In recent years, an international team of linguists partnered with Merriam-Webster to analyze a decade’s worth of words.

Vitamin D deficiency is extraordinarily common, and most people don’t even realize they’re suffering from it.