Food
Walmart stocks up on this odd item before a storm
Storm’s coming. We must run to the grocery store and stock up like it is the end of the world. Water. Bread. Pop-Tarts.
Pop-Tarts? Oh, yeah. Pop-Tarts are big during storms, particularly strawberry Pop-Tarts.
Walmart discovered early on that when a storm threatens, the sale of Pop-Tarts increases seven times the normal sales rate.
According to Reader’s Digest, Walmart studied shopping data after Hurricane Charley in 2003 to see if they could predict what shoppers would need in hurricanes.
At that time, Walmart marketers were shocked to find that strawberry Pop-Tarts were in demand. Then, ahead of Hurricane Frances in 2004, they filled shelves with the pastry. It sold out.
Exactly why Pop-Tarts are so popular in a storm probably relates to the fact that it’s shelf-stable and requires no refrigeration. The pastries are individually wrapped, so the remaining treats don’t get stale.
Governor Kills Prescription Drug Affordability Board Proposal
Spanberger Vetoes Cannabis Bill, Stalling Legal Sales Again
LIVE-STREAM: Warren County High School Graduation Ceremony – Thursday, May 21, 2026
LIVE-STREAM: Skyline High School Graduation Ceremony – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Spanberger: ‘Value’ Will Be Guiding Factor for Virginia’s Use of National Education Assessment
Commentary: Lessons from Virginia’s Redistricting Wars – Supreme Court Nullification and Options for November
Hot Cars Can Turn Everyday Items Into Safety Risks
Cycling Offers Fun, Fitness and Freedom for Riders of All Ages
US Supreme Court Decision Ends Virginia’s Redistricting Fight, Reshapes 2026 Races
Theodore Alan “Theo” Nickens (1950 – 2026)
Allesha Ray Moore (1994 – 2026)
How to Cook Lobster Like a Pro
The Real Cost of Dinner at Your Door
Commentary: Virginia Should Seriously Consider Eliminating the State Income Tax
Irish Culture Society of Virginia Works to Preserve Irish Heritage Through Dance, History, and Public Memorials
Virginia Officials Celebrate the Bald Eagle’s Comeback and Centuries as National Symbol
Virginia Governor Signs Dominion-Backed Bills. All Eyes on Regulators Now.
More Homes, More Choices: The Market May Be Shifting
Study Links Gum Disease Bacteria to Faster Breast Tumor Growth
Gary Richard Burke Sr. (1953 – 2026)
Cullers Says She Remains Opposed to Data Centers in Warren County
Trump Administration Announces New Family Support Initiatives
Six Reasons Camping Remains a Great Outdoor Getaway
Spring Clean Your Workspace, Spring Clean Your Head
