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Virginia Beach: A step forward in redevelopment of Dome site

December 10, 2019 The Independent News

BY JULIE TAYLOR COURTHOUSE –  Atlantic Park, the $325 million mixed-use development project planned for the former Dome site, is one step closer to

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Elections Government Schools Virginia Beach

In Virginia Beach, questions remain about political activities by nonprofit ‘teachers’ group

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 The Independent News

Ed. — This story appeared in the Friday, Nov. 29, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH –  Weeks after Election Day, questions remain about

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Agriculture Business Virginia Beach

Late-year crops at local produce markets — brussel sprouts, greens, squash, even bok choy

December 6, 2019 The Independent News

Ed. — This originally ran in the Nov. 1 print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — Now that the weather’s finally changing, locals are looking

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Elections Government Schools Virginia Beach

Group claiming to represent educators makes surprise endorsements, raising questions about its political advocacy; commonwealth’s attorney reviewing complaint

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 The Independent News

Ed. — This story originally appeared in the Friday, Nov. 15, print edition. The VBTA has not responded to requests for information detailed below. BY

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Agriculture: ‘Plow Day’ today at Bonney Bright’s farm in Creeds

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 The Independent News

BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE CREEDS — A nostalgia for the sight of freshly turned soil, an interest in retro machinery and a willingness to wear red

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Military Virginia Beach

Us: Mark Michielsen of VFW Back Bay Post 1211

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 The Independent News

Ed. — The Independent News asked people to write about lessons from their military service, past or present, and most responses ran this summer

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Pungo Schools Virginia Beach

From the Editor: As school days near, savoring the last day of a summer together

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 The Independent News

Ed. — This column originally ran in the Friday, Sept. 20, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — On Labor Day, the end of our summer,

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Back Bay Blackwater Creeds Pungo Schools Virginia Beach

A new principal joins the community at rural school in Creeds

November 20, 2019 The Independent News

BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE CREEDS — Getting to know the community and the students is the key to being an effective elementary school principal, according

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Courthouse Government Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach City Council will take more time to review appointments

November 20, 2019 The Independent News

Ed. — This story originally ran in the Friday, Oct. 4, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE –  The City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 1,

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Pungo Sports Virginia Beach

Column: In life, there is a time to coach and a time to encourage

November 19, 2019 The Independent News

BY CORTNEY MORSE DOUCETTE PUNGO — I have an 11 year old who loves soccer. She wants to be Megan Rapinoe or Alex Morgan. I want

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