THE INDEPENDENT NEWS SIGMA — Melva Riggs, born on Muddy Creek Road and a longtime resident of Sandbridge Road, turned 100 this past month, and
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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
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE SANDBRIDGE – The beaches and waterways commission, which is reviewing the controversy about so-called event homes, toured Sandbridge on Thursday, May 19,
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – People in the city’s rural reaches are urged to be extra vigilant in the wake of thefts from cars