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Beat the Chill One Cup at a Time
When the temperatures drop and the chill of winter sets in, there’s nothing quite like a nice, hot cup of joe to warm the soul. In the Huntington area, you can get your coffee fix around every other corner, and the brews just taste better because they’re local. From the rich, bold flavors you’ll drink…
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The Kenova Pumpkin House
If you were to ask any West Virginian what they associate most with Halloween, you’d get many answers — Mothman, Moundsville, mountains (of course), but among all of those M’s you’d find a single K: Kenova. More specifically, the Kenova Pumpkin House! In 1978 the soon-to-be pumpkin connoisseur Ric Griffith carved a handful of jack-o-lanterns…
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Find Your Top Dog on the Huntington Hot Dog Trail
National Hot Dog Month may have just ended, but here in Huntington, hot dogs are all the rave all year long. With more than a handful of restaurants distinctly known for their dogs, Huntington has rightfully earned its name as the Hot Dog Capital of West Virginia, which is exactly why we created the Huntington…
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H-Town Businesses are ‘Open to All’
Although Pride Month may be coming to an end, Huntington is home to a number of queer-friendly businesses that you can support year-round. In 2018, the City relaunched its “Open to All” campaign, reaffirming its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in Huntington. Businesses, nonprofits, churches and more were encouraged to take the “Open to…
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Women Owned Businesses
March is Women’s History Month, where we recognize and honor all the hardworking women in our community. In the state of West Virginia, 98.8% of businesses are small businesses, and 35.7% of these are women-owned. From pop-ups, events, trendy storefronts, and a welcoming atmosphere, women-owned businesses in our area are putting our business district, along…
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Celebrating Black History
Celebrating Black history is not foreign to Huntington as the “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson, resided here for many years. Woodson’s father moved their family to Huntington in 1890 where Woodson attended Douglass High School, an all-Black institution, and later served as principal. The Carter G. Woodson Memorial Foundation is located in Huntington…
