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Estimated economic impact of farming industry in Virginia Beach is on the rise

May 28, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 22, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Agriculture, the third-largest industry in Virginia Beach, showed overall significant

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Government: Environmental groups raise concerns about Nimmo Parkway extension to Sandbridge in Virginia Beach

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — Four environmental groups have criticized a draft environmental assessment of the extension of Nimmo Parkway to Sandbridge as

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Farmer John: Strawberries are a treat worth seeking out in local fields or growing in your own home garden

May 16, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 8, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON VIRGINIA BEACH — Nothing speaks of spring to me like a fresh strawberry. I’ve

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Strawberry season going strong — and variety awaits in Virginia Beach fields

May 16, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 8, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — Strawberry season is in full swing now, and local growers are

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Where you can pick or buy Virginia Beach strawberries

May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS BACK BAY — Strawberry season is here. The following is a list of Virginia Beach you-pick and pre-pick berry farms and markets.  We

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Fresh asparagus is a local favorite at farm markets in rural Virginia Beach, Knotts Island

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, April 24, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — It’s sweet, crunchy and versatile, and local consumers just

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Henley seeking reelection to Virginia Beach City Council in new District 2, faces two challengers

April 10, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, March 27, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — City Councilmember Barbara Henley, who was first elected to

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Virginia Beach firefighters extinguish marsh fire near Mill Landing Road boat ramp

March 5, 2022March 6, 2022 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS BACK BAY — City firefighters extinguished a fire in marshland in rural Virginia Beach on Saturday, March 5. Units from Station

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Lukei, longtime volunteer at Back Bay refuge and others, earns 2022 wildlife advocate honors during festival

March 5, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Feb. 27, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — Forty-eight years and still counting. That’s how long Reese

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From the Editor: The Independent News is ending print distribution on Knotts Island

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — I’ve made the difficult decision to end distribution of The Independent News to Knotts Island, N.C. This includes a

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