BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — There was a cool breeze blowing across Cartwright Family Farms, and the resident hogs were in heaven. One
Year: 2016
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE – Road work that began on Indian River Road this past week is scheduled to be completed by Thursday, Sept.
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — The Rev. David Ryu, the new senior pastor at Charity United Methodist Church, was born in Seoul, South Korea, and
BY SHIRLEY BAPTISTE ZWAHL VIRGINIA BEACH — I have a deep gratitude for the legacy of service that my family has created. As the youngest of
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS LANDSTOWN — On a recent Wednesday evening, people bought local sweet corn during the weekly produce auction at the Virginia Beach Farmers
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — A couple of weeks ago, Abby Furco’s mom, Patty Furco, asked did she want to go to the beach? Abby,
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — The sheriff’s office in June began Operation Green Thumb, a program that aims to improve the wellbeing of inmates with
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS SIGMA — Young members of Tabernacle United Methodist Church helped out last month during the 61st Annual Lotus Luncheon, which helps support
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — Police Chief Jim Cervera said there was an increase in the number of rapes in the first six months of
BY VENI FIELDS VIRGINIA BEACH — A row of inch-long needles glinted in my hairline, their exposed ends wrapped in a gleaming strand of copper. My