DURHAM, N.C. —
A panel of judges selected Huntington as one of eight finalists chosen from 15 semifinalists in the national competition at the conclusion of the America’s Best Communities Summit on Wednesday in Durham, North Carolina. America’s Best Communities aims to inspire economic revitalization in small towns and cities across the country.
The eight finalists stretch across the country besides Huntington: Chisago Lakes Area, Minnesota; Darrington/Arlington, Washington; Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Madison, Indiana; Statesboro, Georgia; Tualatin, Oregon; and Valley County/Meadows Valley, Idaho were selected as finalists and will now continue their journey toward earning the competition’s $6 million in top prizes.