Business

HILLSVILLE — The governor’s King Air turbo prop, which ferried several Virginia Department of Aviation officials to the Twin County Airport’s terminal dedication Thursday, sat at the region’s “front door.”
Local, state and federal officials all found that new front door to the community impressive — and they believe that business and industry leaders will think so, too.

HILLSVILLE — Hillsville lost a member of its business community after the snow-laden roof at Mountain Top Antiques Mall came crashing down on countless collectibles, furniture, glassware, art pottery and showcases Saturday morning.
Charles Nelson, owner of the business that opened in 2007, regretfully announced the incident Sunday on the store’s Facebook page.

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Kroger executives announced Friday that the Galax store will close its doors on March 21, after failing to reach profitability.
The Kroger store on East Stuart Drive opened in 1967, but the store’s presence in the community stretches even further back — as early as the late 1930s or early 1040s.

Ken McFadyen, director of Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority (BRCEDA), confirmed the news at the agency’s Dec. 12 meeting.
A prospective business for Wildwood Commerce Park in Carroll County, which promised a potential return of 450 jobs and $100 million in private investment, has selected another state for development after months of negotiations with the authority.
The authority has not named the company that was looking at Wildwood.