THE INDEPENDENT NEWS
PUNGO — Here are some of images that ran in print or online during this past year.
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Here’s to a safe, happy New Year.
The Independent News returns in print on Jan. 5.
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Winter
Love Is Love
Rock The Squads
Excellence
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Hidden History
Seussical
Excellence In Agriculture
Duck
Rural Hoops
Burn
Mackay Island
A Solemn Goodbye
State Secretary of Agriculture Visit
Dancing In Sandbridge
Strawberry Fest
Catfish Rodeo
Hopeful Democrats
The Farrier
Lean Into It
Beachcombing
Anthem
A Last Run
The Tractors Ride Again
Vigil
A New Director
Parade Of Flags
Dusting
A Young Voice
Speaking Out
Choose Your Battles
Community Garden
Looking Up
Signs
A Morning Of Hope
Together
Science In Action
Voting
Democratic Wave
Thank You
Gobble Wobble
Beach Ride In Sandbridge
Mounted Patrol
Helping Santa
Fighting Fire On KI
Dawn In KI
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Winter
A bird stands in the snow at the Signature at West Neck golf course on Wednesday, Jan. 11, seemingly above the reflection of trees in the water. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Love Is Love
Joseph Peña, a 15-year-old Cox High School student, attended the Gay-Straight Alliance forum and, shortly before it began, sat with this rainbow flag in the auditorium. Peña came to support the assembly organized by students for a simple reason: “Because love is love.” [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Rock The Squads
Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms makes an announcement about the Rock the Squads event planned to recognize the contributions of volunteer rescue personnel. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Excellence
Nelson Morris, James Morris and Scott Morris will be honored during this year’s Virginia Beach Excellence in Agriculture banquet on Thursday, March 16, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Eric Llanes and Gary Wilks, members of Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad, speak with a patient on Saturday, Feb. 25, before tranporting her to Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. Both are former sailors who stayed in Virginia Beach after being stationed here. Each said volunteering with their squad is a way to give back to the community. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Hidden History
Barbara Henley, a member of the Virginia Beach City Council and a farmer, watches farmer John Cromwell try to locate a grave marker at his farm in Sigma. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Seussical
Larissa Conza, a 17-year-old senior from Ashville Park, walks from the dressing room to the band room for warm ups before a performance of Seussical by Kellam High School. She plays the role of Mayzie LaBird in Seussical. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Excellence In Agriculture
Past Excellence in Agriculture Award winners gather for a photograph with the 2016 winners, James Morris, Nelson Morris and Scott Morris. [Craig McClure/City of Virginia Beach] -
Duck
A duck rests along the chilly shore of the North Landing River at Pungo Ferry Landing Park near Creeds on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Ducks have been laying at the park. There were two eggs in the grass near the water. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Rural Hoops
Patrick Dudley of the Creeds Tar Heels guards Kayley Mathis of the Knotts Island Knicks, preparing to bring the ball inbounds, during the Senior Farm Championship game on Saturday, March 4, at Creeds Elementary School. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Burn
Traffic on the causeway at evening during a prescribed burn at the refuge in March. [The Independent News] -
Mackay Island
Geese on the move as the sun begins to set on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge in Knotts Island, N.C. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
A Solemn Goodbye
Virginia Beach Master Police Officer Chuck Lauchner, kneeling, presents a unit pin for the mounted patrol to the family of the late Wes Stewart, who served in the unit among his many assignments during 32 years of service to the department. Two of Stewart’s children, 7-year-old Ian and 12-year-old Geni, and his wife, Joy, received the pin. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
State Secretary of Agriculture Visit
Dr. Basil Gooden, Virginia’s agriculture and forestry secretary, visited with farmers from Virginia Beach on Thursday, April 13. Here he speaks with Pungo farmer Bruce Henley of The Flip Flop Farmer at Indian River and New Bridge roads in Virginia Beach. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Dancing In Sandbridge
Sherry Pesut works with students on a step while her granddaughter, Anne Marie, keeps an eye on the action. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Strawberry Fest
Jay Deguzman of Virginia Beach samples a strawberry taco on Saturday, May 27, during the Pungo Strawberry Festival. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Catfish Rodeo
John Harley and Bucky Buchan prepared fish caught during the Catfish Rodeo for the big meal that follows the fishing contest each year at Pearl’s Bay-Villa. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Hopeful Democrats
Tom Brock, who sought the Democratic nomination to the 21st Virginia House District, speaks during the forum at the Virginia Beach Central Library. Seen behind him are Kelly Fowler, who ultimately won the nomination in the 21st District, and Dave Belote, chairperson of the city party committee. [John-Henry Doucette/The Independent News] -
The Farrier
Master Police Officer Chuck Lauchner, likely the last uniformed officer to serve as farrier for the Virginia Beach Police Mounted Patrol Unit, holds a hammer months before his retirement. He said he’s spent good money on some of them, but one of the best only cost a couple of dollars. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Lean Into It
A horse, seemingly smiling, leans against Master Police Officer Chuck Lauchner while the farrier sands a hoof with a rasp. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Beachcombing
In this summer image, Robert Rayson of Chesapeake visits Sandbridge from time to time to beachcomb, though he said the greatest returns are found in enjoying the water and the sunrise. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Anthem
Madeline Rollins, 14, sings the national anthem during the Virginia Beach 4-H Livestock Show. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
A Last Run
Samari Gregory, a 7-year-old in second grade at Christopher Farms Elementary School, run in the final Colt spring fundraising race. The event lacked enough participation for a 5K this year. Organizers hope for another event to support the school. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
The Tractors Ride Again
Cheering on a teammate at bat with a song are Chloey Evans, Taylor Evans, Kenidy Waterfield and Madi Wilson of the Creeds Tractors. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Vigil
People hold hands on Sunday, Aug. 13, during a unity gathering at Central Park near Town Center in Virginia Beach. The vigil brought hundreds of people to the park in support of the community at Charlottesville. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
A New Director
This summer, Jarod Hoogland became the new director at the Military Aviation Museum, a home that houses historic aircraft and hosts events. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Parade Of Flags
A parade of flags is seen on Friday, July 14, during Sister Cities International’s 61st Annual Conference in Virginia Beach. The organization fosters collaboration between people and communities around the world. The theme of the conference was “Global Communities for World Peace.” [Toni Guagenti/Special to The Independent News] -
Dusting
A crop duster from the aerial application company Crabbe Aviation is seen at work Wednesday, Aug. 16, above a soybean field along Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach, Va. The beans are farmed by Scott Morris. Malbone Feed & Seed kindly let a reporter park to shoot the photo. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
A Young Voice
Tessa Fowler speaks at a rally advocating removal of the Princess Anne County Confederate Heroes monument at the municipal center in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 24. Fowler started a petition to have the 1905 statue removed. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Speaking Out
Carlton Cooper of College Park speaks on Thursday, Aug. 24, during a rally to remove the Confederate monument from the site of the former courthouse at the municipal center. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Choose Your Battles
Gregory Everett of Kempsville was among the people who attended a rally on Thursday, Aug. 24. He said he wanted to support keeping the monument where it stands at the municipal center. "Choose your battles, people," he said. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Community Garden
A bee at work in the Nimmo Community Garden in Virginia Beach. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Looking Up
Crystal Fields of Hampton views the solar eclipse at the Senior Resource Center, Inc., in Creeds on Aug. 21. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Signs
Mark Etheridge, assistant youth minister at Creeds Church of Christ, regards a sign outside the church. Messages on the signs are a way to reach passerby with words of faith. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
A Morning Of Hope
Tamica Foye of Newport News pins up an image remembering a coworker's child during the Hampton Roads Morning of Hope at Mount Trashmore in September. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Together
Justin and Katie Copeland were among thousands of people who attended the Morning of Hope, Help and Healing on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Mount Trashmore. The event aims to end the stigma of suicide and depression. The young couple showed their tattoos of cranes, a symbol of hope and peace. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Science In Action
Iro Catravas, 9, a fifth grader at Thoroughgood Elementary School, tests to see whether objects are conductors or insulators with the help of Jessica Clark, holding the coin, from Virginia Wesleyan University. This was one of many activities for fifth graders held during the annual Naval Air Station Air Show, which again invited the entire grade to the station. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Voting
Assistant Virginia Beach registrar Jasmine Sampson assists voter Melvin Johnson of Seatack before he casts an absentee ballot on Friday, Oct. 27, at the registrar's office in Courthouse. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Democratic Wave
Democrat Kelly Fowler watches election returns shown on a television at Croc's 19th Street Bistro during a gathering for local Democrats on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Fowler defeated state Del. Rob Villanueva, R-Virginia Beach, in the 21st House District on Tuesday. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Thank You
State Del. Ron Villanueva, R-Virginia Beach, addresses supporters following his loss to Democrat Kelly Fowler in the 21st Virginia House District. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Gobble Wobble
Brinley Westre, 5, is bundled up in a pink jacket while she runs in the Gobble Wobble during the annual Charlie Normile's Turkey Trot Race for the Fallen in Sandbridge in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Nov. 23. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Beach Ride In Sandbridge
Shannon Hyne of Chesterfield rides April along Sandbridge beach following the beach ride at Little Island Park on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event supports the Virginia Beach Police Mounted Patrol, based in Pungo, and it is organized by the Friends of the Virginia Beach Mounted Patrol, a nonprofit that has provided support, equipment and even horses to the patrol's officers. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Mounted Patrol
Master Police Officer Aaron Dove and Officer Julian Morris were among the members of the Virginia Beach Police Mounted Patrol who attended the Beach Ride in Sandbridge on Saturday, Nov. 4. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Helping Santa
Lamont Norman, 5, of Chimney Hill helps Santa Claus decorate toys in the Virginia Beach Farmers Market's Rural Heritage Center on Saturday, Dec. 2. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News] -
Fighting Fire On KI
Terry King of Knotts Island, N.C., raises his hand to speak during a community meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, about fire service in the isolated community. It was held in the elementary school gymnasium. [John-Henry Doucette/The {Princess Anne Independent News] -
Dawn In KI
An egret flies just above the water near Pearl's Bay-Villa in Knotts Island, N.C., early Saturday Dec. 16. [John-Henry Doucette/The Princess Anne Independent News]
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