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Stogie’s: Serving The Region with Humor and Heart Shawn Stewart had been working in the tumultuous airline industry for over a decade when he decided it was time for a change. After constantly moving his family around and dealing with long stints away from home, Shawn and his wife Beth Stewart returned to their roots…

Ascent Audiology and Hearing: Where Better Hearing Begins Hearing loss rarely happens all at once.   The television volume creeps a little louder. Conversations in busy restaurants become harder to follow. A grandchild’s laugh isn’t quite as clear as it once was.   Little by little, people begin adapting to what they think is just…

More than a Mall: The Huntington Mall Continues to Reinvent Community Spaces For many in the Tri-State, a trip to the Huntington Mall isn’t just about crossing items off a shopping list. It’s where grandparents spend Tuesday mornings reading stories with their grandchildren, teenagers gather with friends on a Saturday afternoon, families celebrate holidays together…

Family Footsteps How Nate Randolph Found His Future by Embracing His Past. Nate Randolph’s path to the hospitality industry was far from direct, but it just might have been his destiny. After years as a respected professional architect in the Huntington region, he found himself looking for a new creative outlet.    “I started distilling…

Amerion College Educates with Purpose No matter what.   Three simple words echoed through Amerion College’s graduation ceremony as family members cheered on a grandmother crossing the stage to earn her associate degree. For her, “No matter what,” wasn’t just a slogan, it was a promise to herself, one Amerion staff member said.   “I’m…

A Decade of Fresh Fades: 8th Street Barbershop It is hard to miss the steady hum of activity inside 8th Street Barbershop on a Friday afternoon. Clippers buzz over the sound of beats, Sportscenter, and friendly chatter. Almost every chair in the shop is occupied with customers of all ages getting fresh fades, cuts, and…

Kick Out The Jams: Jerk’s Brings New Life and Live Music To Pullman Square If you walk into downtown Huntington’s newest entertainment hot spot on a Friday night, you will likely meet Christy Bare. She is the self-proclaimed “social butterfly” of the operation.  “I’ll make it a point to talk to you,” Christy says with…

Frostop Drive-In Continues Its Legacy One Root Beer at a Time   Long before drive-thrus dominated the fast-food landscape, customers at Frostop Drive-In were pulling into parking spots, placing orders from their cars and enjoying frosty mugs of root beer.   More than 65 years later, not much has changed, owner Marilyn Murdock said.   …

Inside the Legacy of Glenn’s Sporting Goods For more than five decades, Glenn’s Sporting Goods has been a staple of the Huntington community, serving athletes, teams, businesses and Marshall fans alike. What began as a small sporting goods store in 1970 has grown into one of the region’s most recognizable locally owned businesses, current general…

The Skin Study Builds Confidence Through Personalized Skincare In a world filled with day-to-day obstacles and stress, one local esthetician said creating a space where people can fully relax, unwind and genuinely feel cared for is her guiding principle for her business.   Jen Burgess, owner of The Skin Study, said she draws on her…