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Doodlebug’s Desserts By Paige Kocourek Lindsey Nash, a Burlington, WV, native, has always loved being in the kitchen. Before starting Doodlebug’s Desserts at the impressive age of 12, Nash found her passion for baking while experimenting with boxed cake mixes. In a search for more flavors, she discovered a drive to craft desserts from scratch.…
CST Farm By Paige Kocourek Tye Clark has always believed that farm fresh produce is higher quality than its frozen counterpart, which is why he began using a high tunnel structure to grow and provide farm fresh produce to his local community. A high tunnel is a temporary structure used to extend the growing season.…
Anomaly8Designs By Paige Kocourek What started as a crafty hobby quickly evolved into a booming business for Maris Ivy Adkins, an 11th grade student at Clay County High School. At the end of 2019, Adkins began making earrings for herself, which became an enjoyable and creative release outside of going to school. The idea of…
Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Athletics Director, West Virginia University By Arianna Whitehair Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography. “Everything great in my life is a result of West Virginia. I’ve had the opportunity to live and work elsewhere, and it didn’t take long for me to realize that this is the place that I…
Chairman, Managing Member and Founder, Capital Insurance Group By Samantha Cart Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography. As a student at Capital High School, Donteako Wilson played cornerback on the football team standing 5 foot, 6 inches tall. While having to guard players up to a foot taller than him was daunting, it taught him…