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Articles by Noelle Riddle

About Noelle Riddle
Noelle Riddle is from Fairfax County, Virginia, and earned her degree in English with a double minor in both Leadership Studies and Communications Studies from Christopher Newport University. Growing up, it was always her dream to pursue a career that involved writing or creative expression. She is currently a full-time writer with US News. When Noelle is not writing, she enjoys walking her dog, playing volleyball or trying new and unique foods to review on her food blog.
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Salt and Light Studio: Capturing moments in time

July 18, 2026 Noelle Riddle 0

When Poquoson native Galen Stewart saw the space her husband had bought for his landscaping business in 2025, Stewart immediately knew she wanted half of the building to be used for a photography studio. The [Read More…]

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Beach Kids Dentistry: Say cheese with ease

June 16, 2026 Noelle Riddle 0

Some children may be wary of the dentist, but the team at Beach Kids Dentistry in Virginia Beach works to ensure kids feel comfortable in the dentist’s chair. A welcome board with new patient names [Read More…]

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Eureka Mentoring: Establishing good roots

May 19, 2026 Noelle Riddle 0

Haywood Barnes, Jr. grew up on a farm in North Carolina and learned a critical lesson early: “Good roots grow a good crop.” And Barnes applies that mentality in his personal mission to mentor men [Read More…]

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Homes Fur Hounds, Inc.: Rescue for pint-sized pooches

April 20, 2026 Noelle Riddle 0

Founded in 2012 by Tom and Deanna Cosby, Homes Fur Hounds has flourished thanks to its committed volunteers and fosters taking in surrendered dogs from all around the Williamsburg area. Deanna shares the mission she [Read More…]

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Virginia’s Finest Chocolates by Mary: Sweetening life on the Peninsula

March 13, 2026 Noelle Riddle 0

“Virginia’s Finest Chocolates by Mary helps individuals promote what they do, whether it’s a service, a product or a special occasion,” says Mary Griffith, chief chocolatier and chocolate sommelier. Serving up sweet treats to the [Read More…]

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50 Floor: Laying the foundation for new floors

November 17, 2025 Noelle Riddle 0

50 Floor is a direct-to-consumer, shop-at-home flooring company specializing in residential flooring solutions, including carpet, luxury vinyl, hardwood and laminate. The company currently has 19 locations, including one in Newport News, with plans to open [Read More…]

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Patient Advocate Foundation: A helping hand

November 17, 2025 Noelle Riddle 0

Helping others is the mantra of Alan Balch, CEO of Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF). “We provide direct and non-direct assistance to those with illnesses,” says Balch. “We provided direct assistance to 90 percent of the [Read More…]

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Newport News Retired Teachers Association: Honoring those who came before and those to come

October 21, 2025 Noelle Riddle 0

The Newport News Retired Teachers Association (NNRTA) is the local branch of the Virginia Retired Teachers Association. A nonprofit organization, NNRTA meets quarterly and is composed of retired and current education personnel who had a [Read More…]

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Lobstah King’s: From New England to Newport News

August 13, 2025 Noelle Riddle 0

Ever had a craving for lobster but don’t have the time and means to get to New England? Enter Lobstah King’s, a family-owned New England-infused food truck. Originally opened as a hot dog cart in [Read More…]

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Cardwell Printing: More than ink — Solutions

June 23, 2025 Noelle Riddle 0

The hum and hiss of machinery, the scent of ink and the humid heat of a commercial warehouse — that’s the daily reality of Cardwell Printing, offering printing services, sign printing, apparel creation, signs, posters, banners, boxes [Read More…]

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Mango Mangeaux: A spoonful of ambition

June 23, 2025 Noelle Riddle 0

Mango Mangeaux has been serving the Hampton Roads community a fusion of French, Creole and NeoSoul cuisine for nearly a decade. Some of the restaurant’s popular dishes include shrimp and grits with beurre blanc, beignets [Read More…]

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Charles Yost Custom Cabinets: Built to endure

May 22, 2025 Noelle Riddle 0

Charles Yost Custom Cabinets has been manufacturing high-end architectural commercial plastic laminate casework and fixtures for medical office buildings, hospitals and a variety of other commercial business offices in the Hampton Roads area for 37 [Read More…]

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