THE INDEPENDENT NEWS PUNGO — Even as Henley’s at Pungo Ridge prepared to open in mid-May, merging sale of Henley Farms produce downstairs to an
Year: 2016
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – The city council today may help a dozen property owners deal with sand encroachment by declaring a health and
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS SIGMA — Melva Riggs, born on Muddy Creek Road and a longtime resident of Sandbridge Road, turned 100 this past month, and
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE CREEDS — Students at Creeds Elementary School demonstrated a compost tumbler that helps them – and some helpful worms – keep a
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — A woman visiting Virginia Beach was killed at the Oceanfront on Wednesday, June 8, after she was struck by
Ed. — This story was updated on Tuesday, June 28, to include information on a suspect in motor vehicle theft cases. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS PUNGO — The Tar Roof, a recent addition to Pungo’s “downtown,” hosted a senior display for the the advanced placement studio art
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — Police Officer John Jordan III, who works the evening shift in the First Precinct, was recognized last month as
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE – The planning commission voted on Wednesday, May 11, to recommend approval of a conditional use permit change to allow
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — Princess Anne Middle School recently celebrated its selection as a National School to Watch, which recognizes excellence. A gathering