Community efforts in Roanoke ensure no one misses a warm meal this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Community efforts in Roanoke ensure no one misses a warm meal this ThanksgivingAddison’s Army of Angels, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, and Aztec Rental are all giving back this holiday season by providing free thanksgiving meals to the community
Holiday shipping deadlines, tips and restrictions to know before sending packages
Read full article: Holiday shipping deadlines, tips and restrictions to know before sending packagesThe holiday season is almost here, and if you’re planning to send packages, it’s important to know the shipping deadlines, packing tips, and what you can and can’t send.
Don’t feel like cooking? Here’s what restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day in SW Virginia
Read full article: Don’t feel like cooking? Here’s what restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day in SW VirginiaNot in the mood to cook or spend the day in the kitchen? No worries! We’ve got you covered with a list of restaurants where you can gobble until you wobble.
Roanoke Mission and more provide free meals on Thanksgiving Day
Read full article: Roanoke Mission and more provide free meals on Thanksgiving DayWith the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, Aztec Rental, Roanoke Mission and more are stepping up to make sure those in need have access to a warm meal.
Virginia Officials bracing for busiest travel season in years
Read full article: Virginia Officials bracing for busiest travel season in yearsMore than 2 million travelers are expected to hit Virginia’s roads this Thanksgiving week, with officials urging caution and advance planning for the holiday journey.
WATCH: Virginia Tech Dean of Science hosts students for Thanksgiving Dinner
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia Tech Dean of Science hosts students for Thanksgiving DinnerFor the fourth year in a row, Virginia Tech’s dean of science, Kevin Pitts, is hosting an open invitation Thanksgiving. Truly embodying the spirit of the holiday and the university’s motto, Ut Prosim, That I May Serve.
Rescue Mission of Roanoke to serve Thanksgiving feast for more than 500 people in need
Read full article: Rescue Mission of Roanoke to serve Thanksgiving feast for more than 500 people in needThe Rescue Mission of Roanoke is scheduled to hold a community Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday to ensure people can enjoy a warm meal on the holiday.
WATCH: Gobble and Waddle pardoned by President Trump in annual Thanksgiving ceremony
Read full article: WATCH: Gobble and Waddle pardoned by President Trump in annual Thanksgiving ceremonyThe 78th National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony was held on Tuesday as part of a presidential tradition dating back years.
Thanksgiving dinner costs down overall, but turkey prices rise due to avian flu
Read full article: Thanksgiving dinner costs down overall, but turkey prices rise due to avian fluThanksgiving dinner costs are down for the third consecutive year, averaging just under $5 per person, according to the American Farm Bureau. A typical 10-person meal now runs about $55, which is 5% less than last year, mostly using generic items rather than name brands.
🔒INSIDER | What are you most thankful for this year?
Read full article: 🔒INSIDER | What are you most thankful for this year?Thanksgiving is here, and while many of us gear up for some much-needed relaxation and quality time with family, it’s also a time to reflect on what we’re grateful for this year.
Thanksgiving travel tips: how 2.1 million Virginians can avoid traffic and ensure safety
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel tips: how 2.1 million Virginians can avoid traffic and ensure safetyNearly 2.1 million Virginians will travel this Thanksgiving holiday, marking a 1.1% increase from last year, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. The surge comes despite economic uncertainties, as Americans continue to prioritize holiday travel and family gatherings.
Does a Hard Freeze Kill Allergens?
Read full article: Does a Hard Freeze Kill Allergens?We have had quite the temperature rollercoaster these past few days, and we will be nothing if not consistent this next week! Temperatures this afternoon still stand in the 60s and 70s, but a major change is on the way.
Roanoke flights disrupted despite shutdown end, federal workers at ROA await pay
Read full article: Roanoke flights disrupted despite shutdown end, federal workers at ROA await payThe end of the 43-day government shutdown hasn’t brought immediate relief to air travelers or federal workers at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), where flight disruptions continued Thursday.
FACT FOCUS: Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading
Read full article: FACT FOCUS: Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleadingWith Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, the question of how much this year’s turkey and trimmings will cost looms large, especially with grocery prices 2.7% higher than they were in 2024. President Donald Trump has claimed over the past two days that costs for the Thanksgiving meal are down 25% this year, citing a prepackaged Thanksgiving meal basket from Walmart. But this is misleading. While Walmart’s 2025 meal basket costs about 25% less than the one from 2024, that’s because it offers fewer items and different products to make it more affordable.
Roanoke Rescue Mission’s Drumstick Dash returns for another year
Read full article: Roanoke Rescue Mission’s Drumstick Dash returns for another yearEvery year for Thanksgiving, thousands line up in downtown Roanoke for the Rescue Mission’s annual Drumstick Dash. This year, while the weather wasn’t perfect, more than 7,000 people hit the street to ensure that people will have food to eat.
'Touchdowns for Turkeys': Hokies Turn Football Wins into Meals for Families in Need
Read full article: 'Touchdowns for Turkeys': Hokies Turn Football Wins into Meals for Families in NeedScoring for a Thanksgiving meal — that’s exactly what Virginia Tech Football and Kroger Mid-Atlantic are doing with their 6th annual Touchdowns for Turkeys campaign. The collaboration is helping to make a meaningful impact in the community by providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families in need.
Lynchburg reminds residents to properly dispose of cooking grease this holiday season
Read full article: Lynchburg reminds residents to properly dispose of cooking grease this holiday seasonThe city of Lynchburg and Bedford County are reminding everyone that after you enjoy your thanksgiving feast, make sure you recycle the grease.
Virginia State Parks encourage families to get outside Thanksgiving weekend
Read full article: Virginia State Parks encourage families to get outside Thanksgiving weekendThis Thanksgiving weekend, Virginia State Parks are encouraging people to ‘opt out’ of the shopping and chaos and ‘opt outside’ instead.
Thanksgiving Food Safety: Key tips to avoid recalls, contamination
Read full article: Thanksgiving Food Safety: Key tips to avoid recalls, contaminationIn one week you’ll be sitting around the table with your loved ones for Thanksgiving. With several food recalls, listeria, salmonella, and E.coli, you’re probably worried about keeping your family safe.

RAM House Gears Up to Serve Hundreds This Thanksgiving, Offering More Than Just a Meal
Read full article: RAM House Gears Up to Serve Hundreds This Thanksgiving, Offering More Than Just a MealAs Thanksgiving approaches, many will gather with family and friends to celebrate. But for some, the holiday season can be a difficult time. Local organizations, like the RAM House, are continuing to step up to provide more than just meals—they’re offering a place for people to connect, find support, and feel a sense of belonging.
Firefighters battling Matts Creek Wildfire get a break to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal
Read full article: Firefighters battling Matts Creek Wildfire get a break to enjoy a Thanksgiving mealFirefighters are spending time away from their families and friends to help protect the communities around Matts Creek.
A dream come true: Averett University band director to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: A dream come true: Averett University band director to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeFour hundred band directors are coming together to march in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
🔒INSIDER | Tell us - What are you most thankful for this year?
Read full article: 🔒INSIDER | Tell us - What are you most thankful for this year?Thanksgiving Day is almost here, and while many of us are looking forward to stuffing our faces (myself included), it’s also a time to reflect on what we cherish most.
‘Drumstick Dash’ to benefit Rescue Mission to be held again this year
Read full article: ‘Drumstick Dash’ to benefit Rescue Mission to be held again this yearIt’s the start of the holiday season for many of us, and the Star City is gearing up to host lots of holiday events including the “Drumstick Dash.”
Grandma, stranger she accidentally invited to Thanksgiving dinner in 2016, to continue tradition for seventh year
Read full article: Grandma, stranger she accidentally invited to Thanksgiving dinner in 2016, to continue tradition for seventh yearThanksgiving is about families and friends coming together, and sometimes, strangers become family in the most unexpected ways.
9 things you can talk about at the Thanksgiving table that don’t involve politics
Read full article: 9 things you can talk about at the Thanksgiving table that don’t involve politicsOh, Thanksgiving. It’s the one holiday where you stuff your face with delicious food all the while trying to find something to talk about that won’t cause an explosion at the table.
Don’t feel like cooking? Here’s a list of what restaurants are open on Thanksgiving day in Roanoke
Read full article: Don’t feel like cooking? Here’s a list of what restaurants are open on Thanksgiving day in RoanokeIf you’d rather not spend your holiday cooking, check out this list to figure out where you can have Thanksgiving dinner.
Heads up: Lane closures in Lynchburg on Nov. 24 due to Turkey Trot Race
Read full article: Heads up: Lane closures in Lynchburg on Nov. 24 due to Turkey Trot RaceThe annual Turkey Trot Race will be taking place in Lynchburg soon, and Lynchburg officials are reminding residents that some roads will be closed.
Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner
Read full article: Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinnerAmericans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Looking ahead: Which big retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving in 2022?
Read full article: Looking ahead: Which big retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving in 2022?If you’re planning on doing some last-minute shopping on Thanksgiving Day, you might want to check ahead and ensure your go-to store is open.




