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Electra Completes Groundbreaking Flights at Commercial Airport Using Helicopter-Style Instrument Procedures and Novel Take Off and Landing Areas for its Ultra Short Airplane
Electra on September 22, 2026 announced it successfully completed first-of-its-kind flights from a heliport on a commercial airport ramp at the Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport. The operations showcased the breakthrough capabilities of Electra’s fixed-wing Ultra Short aircraft to use vertical flight landing areas and helicopter-style instrument procedures to support reliable, affordable, and safe regional operations without adding traffic to congested airport runways.
WSET
Smith Mountain Lake water levels fall nearly 6 feet as heat drives power demand
MONETA, Va. (WSET) — Smith Mountain Lake levels have fallen nearly 6 feet below pond level, leaving some boats unable to reach the water from their docks. The drop comes as the region continues to deal with intense summer heat, and the lake's lower levels are tied, at least in part, to increased demand for electricity.
Housing Wire
NIL era brings new wealth — and new buyers — to college housing markets
College towns saw median list prices surge up to 47% since NIL deals began in 2021, with Blacksburg, Athens and Bloomington leading. Young, wealthy student-athletes entered housing markets while inventory dropped sharply. Agents cite generational wealth building, although higher first-time buyer ages and tight supply remain broader challenges. AI Summary.
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BinsCo officially opens its first retail storefront in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – A brand new store opened in Beckley this morning, offering a unique twist in the retail business. BinsCo started out as a liquidation company, but now they are fusing that with their first ever retail storefront in Beckley next to Lewis Nissan. They liquidate with several big businesses like Amazon and […]
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Fall Flea Market draws over 100 vendors to West Virginia State Fairgrounds
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Living On Social Security Is Actually Possible In This Stunning Virginia Mountain Town
Nobody told you retirement would be easy, but nobody warned you it would feel like a math problem you can never quite solve either. Galax, Virginia is the town that finally makes the math work, and it does it while sitting in one of the most beautiful corners of the entire state.
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Adversity forges success: How Homestead Creamery beat the odds
Have you heard the joke about the banker who was happy when a business lost $50,000 in a month?. That’s because it had been losing $60,000 a month, David Bower said jokingly. He’s co-founder of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, Va. The founders of Homestead Creamery and the company’s...
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DBI Announces Opening of The Local
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. (DBI) is proud to announce the grand opening of The Local, an innovative retail incubator, vibrant community gathering space, and downtown visitors center located at 414 N. Main Street (the former Cook’s Cleaners site). Thanks to the collaborative efforts of DBI, the Town of Blacksburg, and additional partners, this project—first imagined in 2015—is ready to open its doors.