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Grounded Coffee: Brewing good coffee and relationships

September 26, 2023 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

It’s an aroma like no other, an opening to the day, a taste that fuels life, a pick-me-up for the midday slump. There’s nothing quite like the smell of coffee brewing — for the coffee drinker or [Read More…]

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Music & Arts: Changing lives through music, the language of the soul

July 19, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

Music & Arts, one of the largest musical instrumental rental companies in the United States, remains passionate about musical adventure and success and is dedicated to serving schools across the community. Chris Dunn, store manager [Read More…]

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Worley’s Home Services: Connecting with customers and the community

July 19, 2023 Noelle Riddle 0

Chuck Worley started Worley’s Home Services in August 2016. A native of the Hampton Roads area, Worley decided to take the leap to serve the community he calls home. “The services our team provides include [Read More…]

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Wine and Design: Bringing out the artist

July 19, 2023 Eleanor Hardy 0

“When we open the doors, it is so exciting to see generations of families come in. Nothing makes me prouder than that,” says Brandon Gist, owner of Wine and Design in Newport News. Originally from [Read More…]

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Sam’s Hot Dog Stand: Where hot dogs and friendships are made

July 19, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

With its first establishment opening in West Virginia in 1983, Sam’s Hot Dog Stand gained unbelievable popularity as the American hot dog became one of the most well liked foods of the 1980s. Today, Sam’s [Read More…]

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LEADwell LLC: Leadership in a virtual world

May 12, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

LEADwell LLC is a leadership coaching company based in Yorktown, empowering individuals to create positive growth and change by providing real solutions to real problems. LEADwell LLC is co-owned by Dr. Steven Ruggerio, David Johnson, [Read More…]

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Center for Hormone Health and Wellness: Where patients feel better

May 12, 2023 Evelyn Davidson 0

“It’s really fascinating to observe someone truly see his or her life change over a few weeks,” says Dr. Thomas Clark, owner of the Center for Hormone Health and Wellness. He expresses how rewarding it [Read More…]

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Mariners’ Museum and Park: Uniting past and present

April 13, 2023 Noelle Riddle 0

Mariners’ Museum and Park, a longstanding Newport News icon, opened its doors in 1930. The opening is credited to Archer Huntington, who owned Newport News Shipbuilding, and Homer Ferguson, then president of Newport News Shipbuilding. [Read More…]

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Zilda Brazilian Spa: The evolution of beauty

April 13, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

Zilda Brazilian Spa opened its doors on April 5, 2008, offering a variety of affordable, professional spa services, including relaxation massages, waxing and manicures as well as skincare and body treatments to help promote self-care [Read More…]

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Peninsula Family Dentistry: All about connection

April 13, 2023 Noelle Riddle 0

Dr. Heath Cash has been practicing dentistry on the Peninsula for more than 17 years, and in April of 2018, he opened Peninsula Family Dentistry in Newport News. “I am originally from Richmond, and I [Read More…]

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Architectural Products of Virginia: Essentials for expansion

March 20, 2023 Anna Dorl 0

“Mostly it’s about, ‘how can I help you be successful?’ in whatever [form] that happens to take on that particular day,” says Stuart Hallett, sales manager of Architectural Products of Virginia, speaking about his responsibilities [Read More…]

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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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