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Articles by Cathy Welch

About Cathy Welch
Cathy Welch is a Hampton Roads-based writer, photographer and book editor. She says her life is an eclectic mix of career and FAMILY. She earned our Bachelors degree in business administration at Christopher Newport University, minoring in Spanish. Her career has been full- and part-time as an administrator, an engineering assistant, a bookseller, a merchandiser, a naval photography layout assistant, an office manager, a grant writer and a human resource manager, all giving her experiences that feed her writing. She fosters pups and does what she can to bless those who are in need, whether human or canine. She can be reached at 757-870-0768 or at cathywelch25@gmail.com.
Beside the Point

Anchor Counseling and Consulting: Balancing life and helping others

February 21, 2023 Cathy Welch 0

“Mental health was prevalent in my childhood home,” Nicole Jackson, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and owner of Anchor Counseling and Consulting, says. “I was taught the value of counseling and talking after endless conversations.” From [Read More…]

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ROSA Columbian Bar & Grill: How a dog facilitated a partnership

February 21, 2023 Cathy Welch 0

Ricardo Soni came from Mexico to the United States when he was 16: first to Long Island, then later with wife Claudia, son Nathan (18), daughter Ari (14) and stepson Angel (9) to Newport News. [Read More…]

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Harmonic Egg: There’s a good egg in town

January 27, 2023 Cathy Welch 0

“Terri Bowden and I came together through our passion for helping people and paying forward our life knowledge and gifts,” Lynne Finding says. “My mum always looked for ways to help others as best she [Read More…]

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Sister David Ann Niski: A force for good in the community

October 14, 2022 Cathy Welch 0

“I think my vocation is a result of being with the sisters, seeing how happy they were and their love for children,” says Sister David Ann Niski, executive director of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Foundation, Inc. [Read More…]

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Mediterranean Kebab & Pizza House: Authentic Turkish and Italian cuisine

September 21, 2022 Cathy Welch 0

“These people knew authentic Turkish cuisine, especially the Gyro Adana kebab,” Handan Utguran says of Hampton Roads locals previously stationed in Turkey. Handan’s husband and co-owner of Mediterranean Kebab & Pizza House, Mustafa, grew up [Read More…]

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Sí Señor Mexican Restaurant: Authentic cuisine made with love

August 22, 2022 Cathy Welch 0

When you see the two-tiered fountain on your left, heading south on Warwick Boulevard through Hilton Village, make a U-turn like José Fuentes did a few years ago. You won’t regret it.  Fuentes, owner of [Read More…]

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Comfort Technology Heating & Air Conditioning: Keeping you in your comfort zone

May 22, 2022 Cathy Welch 0

Respect, professionalism and highly-skilled technicians are hallmarks at family-owned and operated Comfort Technology Heating & Air Conditioning. It all started with a woman in distress. Kearney & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning sent employee Lee [Read More…]

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Intrepid USA Healthcare Services: Hospice hearts doing the right thing

November 11, 2021 Cathy Welch 0

Intrepid USA Healthcare Services is a healthcare and hospice service provider committed to sustaining a culture of togetherness, diversity and inclusion. The organization’s hospice division has 19 locations in 17 states; six in Virginia. It [Read More…]

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Timmons Group: Responsive service and high quality

August 13, 2021 Cathy Welch 0

“When you’re part of a community, you have more of a vested interest in local development,” Rob Mann, LS (licensed land surveyor), Newport News resident and survey group leader at Timmons Group’s Oyster Point office, [Read More…]

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Charles Yost Custom Cabinets, Inc.: Making the most of connections

April 26, 2021 Cathy Welch 0

For 20 years — from 1966 to 1986 — Charles Yost worked as a manufacturing engineer for General Electric after his tour with the United States Navy. He left when his company planned to move him from its Suffolk [Read More…]

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Benjamin T. Watson, DDS, PLC – General and Cosmetic Dentistry: Preventive, restorative, cosmetic dentistry

February 12, 2021 Cathy Welch 0

“I always loved art, biology and people,” Dr. Benjamin T. Watson, DDS, MAGD, says. “Working in dentistry seemed to put all three things together.” While earning his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at the [Read More…]

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The Vein Center of Virginia: Setting the standard for comprehensive vein care

January 26, 2021 Cathy Welch 0

After a career path that led to his commitment as a surgeon focused on building a strong veinous practice, Dr. C. Scott McEnroe, MD, FACS, is now medical director of The Vein Center of Virginia, [Read More…]

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