Ed. — This story originally ran in the Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — Floyd E. Bonney Jr., a businessperson,
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BY CORTNEY MORSE DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — The story of John Lewis is one of faith. Faith in a higher power. Faith in the leaders
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — Because I went and started a newspaper, the remarkably kind and patient Dr. Elizabeth Janik from Old Dominion University
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — A bill that may be considered by the state legislature could force the city to change its voting
Ed. — This story originally ran in print on Sunday, Jan. 3. BY VENI FIELDS COURTHOUSE— Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, was officially “Dan Edwards
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS VIRGINIA BEACH — St. John the Apostle Catholic Church & School are growing and seek approval for a phased expansion to
Ed. — From the Sunday, Jan. 17, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — The City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 5, selected City Councilmember Jim
BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — The 2021 Winter Wildlife Festival has something for just about everyone, whether you’re a seasoned birder or a
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — The 2021 Pungo Strawberry Festival is canceled due to concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic, marking the second straight year
BY VENI FIELDS VIRGINIA BEACH — Marge Moore was driving her school bus one morning this past fall when she received hearty congratulations and had