There are certain hallmarks of a great Mexican restaurant: bottomless chips and salsa we try not to overindulge in so there’s ...

Opened: Their Westlake location opened in 2007, and their Bridgewater location opened in 2023 ...

Opened: Ceasar Macias owns El Rio Mexican Grill in Rocky Mount, which first opened in 2013. Three Jose’s Mexican Grill ...

What’s your philosophy on tequila selection? You don't need to get an expensive tequila in order to have a good tasting ...

As the community works to honor the men remembered through the Raising the Shade project, it’s worth pausing to learn about ...

For more than 60 years, the heartbeat of Penhook could be found at Blair’s Country Store, a 110-year-old ...

Around now, nothing seems to be quite as alluring as a hearty stew bubbling away on the stove. Perfect for feeding crowds and ...

It started with curiosity — and a simple online search that would uncover a forgotten chapter of Franklin County’s history.

Smith Mountain Gap, as seen July 15, 1960, was an isolated place surrounded by farmland when it was chosen as the site of an innovative hydroelectric plant built by Appalachian Power Co. It wasn't ...

The foundation for the dam that today holds back Smith Mountain Lake was laid more than 500 million years ago. In the late Pre-Cambrian era, long before the appearance of dinosaurs, fish, land plants ...

Industries started and stopped, train stations came and went, a Hollywood crew and actors descended on the town, Main Street was blocked forever, and a bypass sent the little town into a downward ...

Whether you're a longtime resident or a weekend visitor, pet owners at Smith Mountain Lake will find a variety of local resources to keep their furry companions happy and healthy. This handy guide ...