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Creeds Faith Virginia Beach

Community: A big dinner at Church of Christ at Creeds

October 25, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE CREEDS — Perhaps 150 people joined together on a Saturday in August for a dinner recognizing the senior citizens in the community surrounding

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Agriculture Business Pungo Virginia Beach

Agriculture: Timing, weather means different things to vital local crops

October 25, 2015 The Independent News

BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — Fall is harvest season for Virginia Beach grain farmers, and this summer’s unusual weather has resulted in mixed results

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Business Landstown Military Virginia Beach

Haircuts at Caste’s have loyal following, Navy history

October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE LANDSTOWN — For much of his Navy career, Ernesto Castaneda served as a ship’s serviceman, which meant he handled things such as the

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Government Public Safety Virginia Beach

Officer of the quarter got guns, drugs off the streets in Virginia Beach’s First Precinct

October 20, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — The citizens advisory committee for the First Precinct recognized Master Police Officer Chris Szymanski this past month for his efforts in

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Food & Drink Landstown Virginia Beach

Eggzilla, monster of an omelet, challenges many at Princess Anne County Grill

October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE LANDSTOWN — The brave, having ventured to Princess Anne County Grill at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market, tuck in to a giant meal

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Public Safety Sandbridge Virginia Beach

Sandbridge rescue volunteers demonstrate their value — even during their own fundraiser

October 17, 2015October 17, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE SANDBRIDGE — This past month, the Sandbridge Pig Pickin’ brought about 2,000 people to Little Island Park support to volunteer rescue efforts here

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Elections Government Virginia Beach

Elections: Incumbent Del. Knight faces Green Party’s Staples in 81st House District

October 17, 2015October 17, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOSH WHITENER COURTHOUSE — State Del. Barry Knight, a Republican seeking his fourth term, faces Green Party challenger Jeff Staples in the Nov. 3 election

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Arts & Entertainment

Books: Author’s work with disabled leads to new novel

October 4, 2015October 4, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE TOWNE SQUARE — Randi T. Sachs is the author of a new novel about twins, one of whom has Down syndrome.

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Business Government Sandbridge Virginia Beach

Nearly two hundred meet to talk event homes in Sandbridge while city works toward rules

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE SANDBRIDGE — City officials are still investigating approaches to dealing with event homes, mansions that have become an annoyance to some neighbors due

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Business Hilltop Virginia Beach

Two local business owners join forces, strengthening their prospects amid a tough economy

September 29, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE HILLTOP — When Wells and Company Fine Jewelry and Diamond was looking to move from its former location, owner Chris Wells did

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