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Editorial illustration of equipment used in heating, cooling and plumbing work.

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Chuck White’s Covington business connects the systems that keep a property running

A property does not divide its problems neatly between indoors and out. Heating equipment depends on electrical service. Plumbing extends to wells and septic systems. New construction begins with the ground itself. Chuck White Heating, Air Conditioning & Excavating brings those trades together in a family-owned Covington business.

Oct 9, 2026
Kelly Thomas, principal broker and co-owner of Thomas & Wall Real Estate.

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Thomas & Wall brings hometown roots and hospitality experience to Floyd real estate

Kelly Thomas and Derek Wall came to real estate with different but complementary training. Thomas studied property management at Virginia Tech, with minors in real estate and communication studies. Wall studied hospitality and tourism management, then worked in the hotel industry. Both grew up in Carroll County.

Oct 9, 2026
A landscaped home shown in R&R Lawn Care’s project gallery.

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R&R Lawn Care keeps Roanoke Valley properties in rhythm with the seasons

A neatly planted front garden still needs attention after the installation crew leaves. Grass keeps growing, shrubs need trimming and the leaves eventually come down. R&R Lawn Care has built its Roanoke Valley service menu around both sides of that work: improving outdoor spaces and returning to maintain them.

Oct 9, 2026
Aaron Williams of Williams Landscape & Design.

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Aaron Williams helps Williamsburg homeowners see the garden before it is built

Before a patio is laid or a planting bed takes shape, a homeowner working with Williams Landscape & Design can examine a three-dimensional plan. The Williamsburg company uses digital design to bring decisions about an outdoor space into view before construction begins.

Oct 9, 2026
A home featured in Estes Roofing’s project photographs.

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Estes Roofing works through the details above Farmville homes

A roof replacement begins beneath the surface at Estes Roofing. The Farmville contractor describes a process of removing the old materials and inspecting the decking before installing a new asphalt or metal roofing system.

Oct 9, 2026
The Bland Family Dentistry team. Photo: Julia Renae Photography.

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Olena Lambert brings her dental training home to Bland

When Olena Lambert completed dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2007, her next chapter took her back to the community where she grew up. Bland Family Dentistry began seeing patients that November, establishing a local practice in the county she calls home.

Oct 9, 2026
The Manor House and lawn at Vaux Hall Farm.

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Vaux Hall Farm makes room for an Eastern Shore gathering to last

A wedding at Vaux Hall Farm can bring guests together under a pavilion and keep them close afterward in waterfront houses and cottages. The Melfa property combines event space with overnight accommodations on a farm bordered by creeks and open water.

Oct 9, 2026
A team member with a dog at Culpeper Animal Hospital.

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At Culpeper Animal Hospital, careers grow alongside the practice

Shawn Marr began at Culpeper Animal Hospital as a kennel assistant in 2001. She went on to earn two degrees at Virginia Tech and become a licensed veterinary technician. Today, her responsibilities also include nutrition and prescription-food ordering.

Oct 9, 2026
A rental property shown by Pointe West Management.

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Pointe West Management organizes the work on both sides of a rental home

Finding a rental is the visible beginning of a much longer relationship. After the application and lease come move-in questions, maintenance requests and the everyday work of managing a property. In Blacksburg, Pointe West Management organizes its business around those different stages.

Oct 9, 2026
Christopher Stine of Stine Chiropractic.

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Stine Chiropractic's Fredericksburg roots extend beyond the treatment room

Larry Stine began his undergraduate education close to home at Mary Washington before pursuing a chiropractic degree at Texas Chiropractic College. His later training in chiropractic orthopedics at Logan added another layer to a career spent serving the Fredericksburg area.

Oct 9, 2026
Students wearing beekeeping veils on Mountaintop Montessori’s campus.

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At Mountaintop Montessori, the garden is part of the classroom

Eggs from the chicken coop go to the kitchen. Fruits and vegetables grow in the Big Garden. A cedar greenhouse provides space for produce throughout the year, while material from the rabbit hutch helps fertilize the soil.

Oct 9, 2026
A deck project shown in Papa Joe’s Home Improvements’ project gallery.

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Papa Joe's puts everyday living at the center of Southside home renovations

A kitchen island can add room to prepare dinner. A walk-in shower can change how a bathroom works. A ramp can make an outdoor entrance easier to use. Those practical changes sit at the center of the renovation work offered by Papa Joe's Home Improvements in the Danville and Chatham area.

Oct 9, 2026
A member of the TrueLine Roofing leadership team.

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TrueLine Roofing brings field experience and engineering to Winchester projects

At TrueLine Roofing, three owners divide the work of getting a roofing project from an initial discussion to a completed job. David Smith Sr. oversees business development and field work. David Smith Jr. handles estimating, operations and project delivery. Tim Hildebrand, a professional engineer, focuses on engineering, planning and risk management.

Oct 9, 2026
A Wooldridge service vehicle in Lynchburg.

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Wooldridge builds on five decades of keeping Lynchburg homes running

When Lester and Trisha Wooldridge founded their business in 1975, they began a local service story that would stretch across generations of Lynchburg homeowners. More than half a century later, the company handles an interconnected set of household needs: heating, air conditioning, electrical work, plumbing and generators.

Oct 9, 2026
Dr. Babita Patel and Melissa Arthur at Radiant Medical Spa.

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A longstanding medical partnership finds a new home at Radiant Medical Spa

Before opening Radiant Medical Spa in South Boston, Dr. Babita Patel and nurse practitioner Melissa Arthur had already spent years working together. Their collaboration began in 2007, giving the business a foundation that predates its treatment rooms on North Main Street.

Oct 9, 2026