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At Parkway Preschool, purposeful play has a place alongside early literacy
The Roanoke church preschool combines child-led exploration, teacher guidance and close relationships with families.
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From a deck repair to a room addition, LS Remodeling follows a home’s changing needs
The Culpeper company’s projects range from deck repairs to additions, with bilingual service and an emphasis on communication.
Oct 13, 2026
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Brothers bring a construction background to Highest Roofing & Exteriors
Carlos and Max Sagastume built their Harrisonburg business around roofing, siding, gutters and a family team.
Oct 13, 2026
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A Martinsville dental team combines everyday care with the craft of denture making
Decades of laboratory and patient-care experience come together at Aesthetic & Family Dental and Denture Express.
Oct 13, 2026
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Staunton roots shape Andy Simmons’ work at Hammond Insurance
A Staunton native’s path from sales to chief operating officer reflects the people and systems behind the independent agency.
Oct 13, 2026
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At Beauty Lab, different specialties shape a personal approach to skin care
Winchester owner Stephanie Santos leads a team whose specialties connect everyday skin care with laser and aesthetic services.
Oct 13, 2026
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Vickie Painter connects homebuyers with local guidance and mortgage education
C&F Mortgage’s Waynesboro loan officer pairs a local point of contact with resources that help borrowers prepare for homeownership.
Oct 13, 2026
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Graham Howe brings a designer’s eye to Charlottesville’s outdoor spaces
A woodland garden can offer more than a patch of shade. At The Great Outdoors, the planting is part of a larger composition: layers of foliage, a place to sit and paths that make a backyard inviting to use.
Oct 11, 2026
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At Columbia Roofing, a family business divides the work by experience
Garrett Smigelski learned roofing alongside his father before joining the business after high school. Today, he serves as director of operations at Columbia Roofing & Home Improvement, with a focus on residential reroofing and repairs.
Oct 11, 2026
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E&L Diamond brings three essential trades together in Galax
A heating problem, a plumbing repair and an electrical project usually begin with different questions. E&L Diamond brings all three trades into one Galax business, serving homes and commercial properties across the Twin Counties and New River Valley.
Oct 11, 2026
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At Farmville Mill, an old grain building becomes a place to gather
Weathered oak beams, concrete floors and reclaimed brick give Farmville Mill its character. The venue's restoration keeps those materials visible, allowing the building's earlier life to remain part of a celebration held inside it.
Oct 11, 2026
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Andrew Holland keeps Southwest Virginia lawn care personal
Andrew Holland's introduction to lawn care began in the Southwest Virginia countryside where he grew up. His business now serves Lebanon, Abingdon, Bristol and surrounding communities, with an owner-led approach to keeping residential and commercial grounds in order.
Oct 11, 2026
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Herbert-Lee Insurance pairs commercial experience with a family background in coverage
Al Downs brings two long careers to his work at Herbert-Lee Insurance Agency: insurance experience dating to 1986 and service as a Newport News firefighter. At the Seaford office, his focus includes commercial coverage and new business.
Oct 11, 2026
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Karl Miller Realty grew from a local team into an independent Lynchburg brokerage
Karl Miller's real estate career began in 2005. Fifteen years later, he opened an independent brokerage, carrying a local team's experience into a business bearing his name.
Oct 11, 2026
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Dominguez Wealth brings planning and tax experience into the same Williamsburg team
Retirement, taxes and the decisions of a business owner rarely stay in separate boxes. Dominguez Wealth Management Solutions organizes its Williamsburg team around those connections, bringing financial planning together with investment analysis and tax experience.
Oct 11, 2026
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A separate welcome for cats is part of Franklin County Animal Hospital’s approach
At Franklin County Animal Hospital, cats have their own entrance and a dedicated examination and treatment wing. It is a concrete design choice in a practice that cares for both cats and dogs, giving feline visits a setting of their own.
Oct 11, 2026
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Friendly City brings the rental relationship into a Harrisonburg real estate office
A real estate transaction has a closing date. Managing a rental property involves an ongoing relationship. Friendly City Real Estate Services brings both kinds of work into its East Market Street office in Harrisonburg.
Oct 11, 2026
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Jamie Daniel built his Danville practice around an explanation-first visit
At Daniel Chiropractic – Danville Disc Center, a new patient's visit begins with a consultation and examination before the discussion turns to a plan. Jamie Daniel's description of that process emphasizes explaining the findings and talking through treatment options.
Oct 11, 2026