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At Bright Side’s Dogwood Village center, generations share a place to learn
The Orange child-care program pairs early learning with activities connecting children and older adults.
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A century of South Boston roofs runs through Gupton’s family story
From tin and wood shingles to modern roofing membranes, the company has evolved across four generations.
Oct 18, 2026
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Property Management of Virginia puts a team around the work of renting a home
The Waynesboro company connects leasing, maintenance and owner services across the Shenandoah Valley.
Oct 18, 2026
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Valley Trust Insurance built a shared agency from two local businesses
The Staunton-based independent agency brings personal, commercial and employee-benefit coverage under one roof.
Oct 18, 2026
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Brian Shepherd brings an exercise-science foundation to Slakman Chiropractic
The Roanoke chiropractor combines spinal care with rehabilitation and practical movement education.
Oct 18, 2026
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From commanding a submarine to building kitchens, Pete Hudson brings a planner’s eye
Kitchens of Fredericksburg combines design, woodworking and project coordination in home renovation.
Oct 18, 2026
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At Danville Family Vet, long local roots meet a broad veterinary team
Jeff Smith and colleagues combine preventive care, diagnostics and surgery at the Piney Forest Road practice.
Oct 18, 2026
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Sophie Lovell makes the mortgage conversation personal in Lynchburg
The Edge Home Finance loan officer works with first-time buyers, veterans and investors across the area.
Oct 18, 2026
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Relax Cville brings skin care and everyday rituals together in Charlottesville
The boutique spa combines advanced aesthetic services with nail care and individualized treatment planning.
Oct 18, 2026
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Star Heating & Cooling pairs system service with custom ductwork in Harrisonburg
The family-owned HVAC company handles installations, repairs and the air-distribution work behind indoor comfort.
Oct 18, 2026
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Forest Edge grew from after-school lawns into a Blacksburg landscaping business
A local founder has built on a teenage mowing venture with landscape projects and ongoing property care.
Oct 18, 2026
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At Walter & Walter Insurance, a Winchester family business reaches its second generation
Founded in 1974, the independent agency combines family leadership with a range of personal and business coverage.
Oct 18, 2026
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Roofsimple puts an on-site point of contact at the center of a roof replacement
A roof replacement brings a crew, materials and plenty of questions to a homeowner’s doorstep. Roofsimple builds a specific role into that busy day: a dedicated customer-service person on site during the project.
Oct 16, 2026
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Bedford Family Dentistry puts a broad range of care on East Main Street
On East Main Street in downtown Bedford, Dr. Deepak Maharaj’s work spans the familiar rhythm of checkups and the more involved decisions that come with restoring a smile. Bedford Family Dentistry brings general, restorative and cosmetic services together in one practice serving families in the Blue Ridge foothills.
Oct 16, 2026
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The Inn at Blackstone gives a former college a new gathering place
The building now welcoming wedding parties and overnight guests at The Inn at Blackstone has spent much of its history bringing people together. It has served as a school, wartime housing and a retreat center. Its latest chapter began in 2022, when Kalyan Hospitality reopened the restored property as a boutique hotel.
Oct 16, 2026
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Agricultural roots shape Green Works Lawn Care in the Twin Counties
Larry and Diana Clark brought agricultural training to the business they founded in 1998. Today, Green Works Lawn Care continues that family’s work in Galax and the surrounding Twin County area, connecting lawn service with an interest in the practical science of growing turf.
Oct 16, 2026
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South Boston Insurance keeps coverage conversations close to home
A family car, a rented apartment and a small business all call for different insurance conversations. At South Boston Insurance on North Main Street, that variety is part of the agency’s everyday work with local customers.
Oct 16, 2026
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VA Commercial Repair Solutions starts with the question of repair
Before replacing a commercial heating or refrigeration system, VA Commercial Repair Solutions wants to examine whether it can be repaired. That repair-first position is a defining part of the company’s work with businesses across the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia.
Oct 16, 2026