BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE BLACKWATER — Land of Promise Farms, traditionally the go-to spot for youth raising pigs as 4-H projects, is now selling pork directly to local consumers at the Market at Land of Promise Farms. Sausages, bacon, pork chops, ribs… Continue Reading
BY BARBARA HENLEY PUNGO — Even though we are still not able to have regular meetings, and the monthly Princess Anne District Forum was again canceled this past month, there is work being done and issues to be discussed. The budget… Continue Reading
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS Ed. — Due to limited access to some of our distribution sites, I am posting a PDF version of the current print edition. Open the complete file by clicking here or you can read or download it… Continue Reading
BY BARBARA HENLEY PUNGO — It is hard to believe that another month has gone by, and we still are not able to safely hold meetings and other gatherings. Certainly, if social distancing is what we must do to control the spread… Continue Reading
BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — Farmer Roy David Flanagan Jr., who died on Tuesday, April 7, in his Pungo home after a long illness, will be remembered for the turkeys, sweet potatoes and crops he raised – and for his devotion… Continue Reading
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — The Pungo Strawberry Festival is among the major community events canceled due to concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus, which can cause the disease Covid-19. “After careful consideration, the board members of… Continue Reading
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — Earlier this year, I published an editorial about the terrible situation at The Virginian-Pilot, which is being moved to the Peninsula, and I urged folks with cash laying around to buy our local daily back from Tribune.… Continue Reading
Ed. — This has been archived from the Sunday, April 12, print edition. BY BARBARA HENLEY PUNGO — On Thursday, March 26, we should have been gathering for our monthly Princess Anne District forum, but this is a different time. What… Continue Reading
Ed. — This is adapted from state Del. Barry Knight’s recent letter to his consituents in the 81st House District following the recent session of the Virginia General Assembly. It has been edited for style. The 81st District includes parts… Continue Reading
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS CREEDS — Pungo Ridge, a family-run store for Western fashion, boots, décor and more, said goodbye to fans of its retail location in Creeds with an auction and sale in February, but the business continues online. “We’re still… Continue Reading