American Shaman of Coppell celebrates 1-year anniversary

The company celebrated its anniversary Nov. 23. (Courtesy CBD American Shaman)

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By Gavin Pugh | 5:00 AM Nov 27, 2019 CST

American Shaman of Coppell celebrated its one-year business anniversary Nov. 23 at 230 N. Denton Tap Road. The company sells beauty products from CBD derived from industrial-grade hemp. 972-393-0913. www.dfwcbdstores.com

American Shaman of Coppell

By Gavin Pugh

Gavin has reported for Community Impact Newspaper since June 2017. His beat has included Dallas Area Rapid Transit, public and higher education, school and municipal governments and more. He now serves as the editor of the Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake edition.

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