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Annual Creeds Ruritan BBQ is planned for March, but this year it’s a drive-through

February 12, 2021 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — Every year since 1976, the Creeds Ruritan Club has held one of its major fundraising events, the Whole Hog Bar-B-Que,

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Few fish, but friends at Rudee Loop await hopeful sound of a bell

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT — Art Mitchell, a retired city worker, fished on a recent cold, early morning at Rudee Loop.  His baited hooks hoped

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Worth Reading: The gripping story of the early work of civil rights icon John Lewis

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 The Independent News

BY CORTNEY MORSE DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — The story of John Lewis is one of faith. Faith in a higher power. Faith in the leaders

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Arts & Entertainment Virginia Beach

This year’s Winter Wildlife Festival may have a different feel, but events for young and old are scheduled in January

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 The Independent News

BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — The 2021 Winter Wildlife Festival has something for just about everyone, whether you’re a seasoned birder or a

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For second consecutive year, Pungo Strawberry Festival is canceled due to Covid

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — The 2021 Pungo Strawberry Festival is canceled due to concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic, marking the second straight year

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2020: The year in photos by The Princess Anne Independent News

December 21, 2020December 23, 2020 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — This is a look back at some of the images from our newspaper in 2020, a tough year for

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Arts & Entertainment Virginia Beach

Worth Reading: A biography that revels in the details of Leonardo da Vinci’s genius

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 The Independent News

BY CORTNEY MORSE DOUCETTE BACK BAY — “Describe the tongue of the woodpecker.” This is one of the many curiosities Leonardo da Vinci noted to

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Arts & Entertainment Government Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach libraries adjust services due to Covid resurgence

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS VIRGINIA BEACH — City libraries are readjusting their operations due to the rising transmission rates for the novel coronavirus, which causes

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Worth Reading: On Pulitzer-winner Chernow’s biography of Hamilton

October 17, 2020October 18, 2020 The Independent News

BY CORTNEY MORSE DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — Alexander Hamilton, Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography of the Founding Father, is a must read for American history enthusiasts,

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Award-winning Igloria named Virginia’s poet laureate

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Aug. 23, print edition. BY VENI FIELDS NORFOLK — It seems not all that long ago that Luisa Igloria was

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