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Neva Creative Arts Co. aims to teach kids how to be a ‘triple threat’

Cambrie Gerdes,  founder of Neva Creative Arts Co., discovered her passion for the performing arts when she was young.   At age 5, she began developing an impressive array of talents, including tap, jazz, musical theater and voice. As a teenager, she had aspirations of performing professionally. Then, she felt her goals shift when she had the opportunity to teach children at the Morgantown Theatre Company and several local dance studios. “I fell in love with sharing my passion for the arts,” she said.   In 2022, while still midway through a BA in dance at ...

Growmentum wins 2024 Technology of the Year award

Growmentum was honored with the 2024 Technology of the Year Award at the Greenhouse Grower Evening of Excellence held recently as part of the annual AmericanHort Cultivate Conference.  This prestigious award, decided by a panel of industry experts, was announced to an audience of more than 500 horticulture industry professionals.   As the first West Virginia company to receive this accolade, Growmentum’s accomplishment marks a significant milestone for the startup ecosystem in the Mountain State — and for the state’s contribution to the Agtech ...

Tonique’s Trilogy treats curls with respect

Having naturally curly hair is a gift — or so people tell me. Sure, it is versatile, striking and full of personality, but being a curly girl comes with some challenges.   Curls require specialty products and care to maintain their health and appearance. Hairstylists who lack the proper training will often wet curly hair and then cut it as if it were straight. This leads to frizz, uneven layers and more than a few unhappy tears while contemplating one’s reflection in the mirror.   Westover is home to a rare salon that advertises services geared toward those with ...