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Dr. Deepak Maharaj of Bedford Family Dentistry.

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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
The Inn at Blackstone’s restored historic building.

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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
Lawn-care equipment shown by Green Works Lawn Care.

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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
An editorial illustration of brick storefronts in a small Virginia town.

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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
A rooftop equipment project shown by VA Commercial Repair Solutions.

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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
Davenport’s office building in Abingdon.

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At Davenport’s Abingdon office, financial planning has a familiar local address

Across from The Martha Washington in downtown Abingdon, Davenport’s West Main Street office brings financial planning into a setting rooted in the town’s daily life. Inside the practice, the work rests on both investment experience and the quieter business of keeping clients’ accounts running smoothly.

Oct 16, 2026
A wedding couple on the grounds of Mayhurst Estate.

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At Mayhurst Estate, a family’s hospitality story shapes an Orange wedding destination

Jason and Casey Cashell bought Mayhurst Estate in early 2020, only weeks before the pandemic transformed travel and gatherings. Their plan for a Virginia bed-and-breakfast began with an unexpectedly difficult opening chapter. They kept building it around the interests that had brought them there: hospitality, historic architecture and family life.

Oct 16, 2026
A garden and patio scene shown by Deuces Garden & Patio Creations.

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Deuces Garden & Patio Creations lets an outdoor space grow in stages

An outdoor renovation does not have to happen all at once. At Deuces Garden & Patio Creations, Denis and Gwen Martinez build that flexibility into their approach, planning landscape and hardscape work that can unfold in stages as a customer’s budget allows.

Oct 16, 2026
The reception area at Main Street Veterinary Clinic.

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Main Street Veterinary Clinic makes room for pets who need extra patience

Older dogs, shelter cats and nervous patients have a particular place in the work of Main Street Veterinary Clinic. The Blacksburg practice’s two owners share an interest in pets whose appointments may call for a little more time, gentler handling or a conversation about changing needs.

Oct 16, 2026
An editorial illustration of a therapy table and teaching model.

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McKinley Chiropractic connects office care with everyday movement in Danville

At McKinley Chiropractic Center, the conversation about movement extends beyond the treatment table. Sitting at a desk, lifting something at home and following an exercise plan are among the everyday activities addressed in the Danville practice’s approach to patient care.

Oct 16, 2026
Susan Kearney, director of St. Patrick Preschool.

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St. Patrick Preschool builds a morning around discovery in Lexington

A morning at St. Patrick Preschool is designed to leave room for both a shared story and a child’s own discovery. Circle time and small-group lessons sit alongside self-directed learning centers, with outdoor play and short walks when the weather allows.

Oct 16, 2026
Construction work shown by Seven Ridges Construction.

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Seven Ridges Construction brings design and field experience together in Lynchburg

A residential building project brings together people whose work happens at different stages: design, coordination, site management and the craft of construction itself. At Lynchburg's Seven Ridges Construction, those roles are visible within a team built to handle both new homes and changes to existing ones.

Oct 16, 2026
A commercial building shown in Lee-Kesler Roofing’s project portfolio.

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Lee-Kesler Roofing works across the Roanoke Valley’s varied rooftops

Slate, terra cotta, standing-seam metal and single-ply membranes belong to different kinds of buildings, but all are part of Lee-Kesler Roofing’s work in the Roanoke Valley. The company’s range reflects the variety of properties it serves, from homes to commercial and industrial buildings.

Oct 16, 2026