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Huffman & Huffman, Attorneys: Celebrating 50 years of golden accomplishment

November 8, 2023 Anna Dorl 0

“For me, to be in business with my brother for 50 years continuously is a sense of accomplishment,” says Brad W. Huffman, senior partner of Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, PLLC. This year marks 50 years [Read More…]

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Riverside College of Health Careers: Where dreams become reality

October 10, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

Riverside College of Health Careers (RCHC) offers a substantial opportunity for student involvement, where students can improve the quality of life for all by helping others through its mission, “Caring for others as you would [Read More…]

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Farmer’s Table: Family comes first, even in dining

September 26, 2023 Yasmin Kettani 0

Bobby Hionis and Katelyn Jones, husband and wife, opened the first location of their restaurant, Farmer’s Table in Smithfield in 2019. Prior to their business opening, each of them was working full-time within different fields [Read More…]

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The Georgia Peach: A fruitful boutique

August 17, 2023 Eleanor Hardy 0

Claire Ethridge, owner of the Georgia Peach, describes it as “a place for anyone who loves bows and ruffles. I specifically choose products to fit anyone’s style, regardless of age or size.” The Georgia Peach [Read More…]

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4 Paws Animal Rescue: Run, dog! Run!

August 16, 2023 Cathy Welch 0

4 Paws Animal Rescue, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the care, rehabilitation and adoption of domestic animals, will host its second annual Pints and Paws 5K Run/Walk, a one-mile fun run/walk and “Pup Strut” [Read More…]

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Reading to Go: Beyond the pages

June 21, 2023 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

Books — they move mountains, they scale walls, they open doors, they make time crawl; they free minds, they give flight, they order worlds, they usher in night; they travel far, they shine bright, they give purpose, [Read More…]

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World Class Solutions: From the kitchen table to a global business enterprise

June 21, 2023 Yasmin Kettani 0

Sharon Owens-Clark reminisces to the year 1999, working at her kitchen table, a self-employed business owner selling an array of products, with her start-up World Class Marketing. Owens-Clark knew her passion was entrepreneurial work; through [Read More…]

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CNU Wind Ensemble: Making music worldwide

June 21, 2023 Anna Dorl 0

The musically endowed Wind Ensemble of Christopher Newport University (CNU) wouldn’t exist without Dr. Mark U. Reimer, Distinguished Professor in Wind Studies and George and Mary Torggler Director and Professor in Music. At CNU, Reimer’s [Read More…]

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Four Oaks Day Services and Training Center: Changing lives through compassion and support

May 12, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

The Four Oaks Day Services and Training Center is a facility within the Newport News Department of Human Services (NNDHS) that strives to encourage hope in the lives of those experiencing homelessness as well as [Read More…]

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Juan’s Mexican Café and Cantina: Innovation and family focus

May 11, 2023 Cathy Welch 0

Juan Carillo Jr.’s mother Emily and father Juan Sr. came to California from Mexico as adolescents. They met and married there. The family moved from San Jose to Virginia when Carillo Jr. was 11. His [Read More…]

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EGT Notary Services, LLC: Supporting the local community

April 13, 2023 Oyster Pointer 0

By Alexandra Wilson Jasmine Daniel became a notary because she wanted to help people in her community. Originally from New Jersey, she moved to Virginia to be with her boyfriend, who inspired her to start [Read More…]

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The Bead Store: Beading brings people together

April 13, 2023 Evelyn Davidson 0

The Bead Store, a quaint, little shop located in Hilton Village, offers a variety of beads and other jewelry materials. Strings of shiny beads in all different shapes, sizes and colors hang in neat rows [Read More…]

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