BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE LANDSTOWN — Early this month, just about everything was for sale at Uncle Chuck’s Seafood, and the people who came wanted to
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Ed. Note – State Del. Barry Knight, a Republican, represents the 81st State House District. BY BARRY KNIGHT RICHMOND — It is my honor and
BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — The Canada goose was found flopping around in the mud, hungry, and very stressed. She was injured, probably
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE RED MILL — A troupe of actors from Atlantic Shores Retirement Community recently brought nursery rhymes to life for students through a traveling
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – A second member of the planning commission is from the Princess Anne District, and, though he is occupying an
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — The city council’s choice to follow the long-serving Jim Spore, gives the elected body a city manager who has overseen a
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS CREEDS — On Sunday, Jan. 17, a special service for the installation of church officers and leaders was held at historic Little Piney
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — Years ago, I met a would-be collaborator for a writing project that ultimately didn’t happen. We moved on, but he
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Discussions about event homes are still underway, and city staffers working with residents of Sandbridge and those who represent
BY AMY POULTER VIRGINIA BEACH — As co-founder of Trinity Church, a vocalist and percussionist for local band Guava Jam and a businessman, former state Sen.