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Strengthening the West End through Play: Huntington Children’s Museum

Strengthening the West End Through Play: Huntington Children’s Museum Photos and story by Katie Marshall, HRCC Intern   When community leaders started imagining what Huntington needed as the COVID-19 pandemic lifted in 2021, just about everyone agreed: a children’s museum. An idea that started as a conversation among Huntington residents, quickly became a purpose-driven effort…

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Building Community Through Inclusive Employment: Jack and The Bean Coffee and Lesage Water

Building Community Through Inclusive Employment: Jack and The Bean Coffee and Lesage Water By Kaitlyn Fleming Office & Events Coordinator             In communities across the region, inclusive employment is moving beyond conversation and into action.  Local organizations like Jack and The Bean Coffee and LeSage Water are demonstrating what it…

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Framing Memories: Inside The Frame Station

Framing Memories: Inside The Frame Station Photos and story by Katie Marshall, HRCC Intern Local businesses play an important role in preserving the character and history of a community. Serving Huntington from their brick-and-mortar store in the Central City Antiques District since 2024, The Frame Station specializes in custom framing that protects and showcases life’s…

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Rooted in History: Inside Thistle Patch Vintage Garden & Antiques

Rooted in History: Inside Thistle Patch Vintage Garden & Antiques Story and Photos by Katie Marshall, HRCOC Intern Since opening its doors in the Central City Antiques District in 2015, Thistle Patch Vintage Garden & Antiques has been providing unique home décor while building meaningful friendships with customers. From statement antiques to stylish contemporary touches,…

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BDY Studios: 13 Years of Wellness, Growth and Community 

BDY Studios: 13 Years of Wellness, Growth and Community                                   From Yoga Studio to Multi-modality Wellness    Brown Dog Yoga (BDY) Studios has never stayed still—and that willingness to evolve has contributed to the studio’s success, one studio leader said.  …

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Step Inside Sandy’s Racing & Gaming: Where Everyone’s a Winner 

Step Inside Sandy’s Racing & Gaming: Where Everyone’s a Winner    Unmatched entertainment, caring staff and the opportunity to stay out later.     Those are three things Assistant General Manager Sara Ann Marlow said sets Sandy’s Racing and Gaming apart from other entertainment venues in the Tri-State area.     “We have the late-night bar scene,…

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Beyond the Clothes: The White Willow Boutique and Consignment Shop Builds Community Through Style

Beyond the Clothes: The White Willow Boutique and Consignment Shop Builds Community Through Style By Kaitlyn Fleming, Office & Events Coordinator   More than just a storefront, The White Willow Boutique and Consignment Shop was built with the vision of creating a space where diverse groups of people can unite and a shopping environment can…

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Building Bonds: Full Circle Connects with Local Business Community

Building Bonds: Full Circle Connects with Local Business Community Located down the steps just pass the locomotive at the front of Heritage Station in Huntington, is Full Circle Gifts & Goods. Among the racks of gifts, plants, keepsakes, and other trinkets inside the store you’ll find Noelle & Scott Horsfield, the co-owners of the shop…

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News with a Purpose: How HD Media Fuels Community Connection

News with a Purpose: How HD Media Fuels Community Connection By Kaitlyn Fleming, Marshall University Student Fostering an educational environment where all can grow remains at the heart of the newspaper industry, one HD Media leader said.   Doug Skaff Jr., President of HD Media, the parent company of The Herald Dispatch, Charleston Gazette Mail…

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