News Flash

Looking to shop local for the holiday season? We have you covered! We recently checked out five business around the county, so if you’re looking for something local, something sporty or even tools for the holiday, check these businesses out.

Jamison’s Farm Market (5635 Grandin Rd. Ext.)

This is the perfect place to help with cooking this year! They have frozen casseroles and cheesecakes that can make hosting a breeze, as well as candies that make great stocking stuffers.

Jamison’s also puts together gift baskets with local goods that make quick, easy gifts. The baskets come in a variety of sizes, or you can pick out your own goodies from around the store and they’ll make a custom gift basket. Jamison’s can also ship the gift baskets!

Country Corner (4273 Challenger Ave. NE)

You may know County Corner as a nursery, and they don’t disappoint for the holiday season! The greenhouse is packed with a variety of poinsettias and Christmas cactuses.

The shelves are packed with ornaments as well. Their displays are divided into themes, from the forest to the beach, girls’ night and hunting. If you know someone with a special tree – this is the place to be!

Just the Right Gear (2265 Catawba Valley Dr.)

You’re never too old to get a bike for Christmas! Just the Right Gear has everything you need from mountain bikes to accessories and apparel. They are now stocking electric bikes, too.

There are also plenty of stocking stuffers for the cycling enthusiast in your life. Just the Right Gear has lights, tool kits, gloves and more that make great little gifts. Plus, their upcycled branded flannels are a great way to sport your favorite cycling store while out on the trail!

Northwest Ace – Hollins (7650 Williamson Rd)

From tool kits to stocking stuffers, don’t sleep on Ace! There is a Hallmark section inside, so you can get Keepsake ornaments, cards, wrapping paper and stocking stuffers.

Ace also has deals going on this holiday season on sets and electric tools in the brands you love. While we were there, we also spotted a toy chainsaw, leaf blower and more if there’s a kid in your life that loves helping with DIYs.

Kind Brew Coffee (3555 Electric Rd. Suite B1)

Kind Brew opened just a few months ago in the West Village shopping center and has coffee and handicrafts in their shop. If you have a tea and coffee lover in your life, there are a lot of loose tea mixes and lattes in a jar to choose from.

There are several local vendors in stock including honey, herbal mixes, pottery, and amigurumi. So stop by and get yourself a coffee as you shop – they have a signature white roast blend that they roast in house!

Watch the full holiday shopping video on YouTube.

Em Poertner is Roanoke County's Public Information Specialist. She hosts the Out of the Office podcast and Roam RoCo video series. If you have ideas for something to explore around Roanoke County, email her at epoertner@roanokecountyva.gov.