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Business Landstown Military Virginia Beach

Haircuts at Caste’s have loyal following, Navy history

October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE LANDSTOWN — For much of his Navy career, Ernesto Castaneda served as a ship’s serviceman, which meant he handled things such as the

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Business Government Sandbridge Virginia Beach

Nearly two hundred meet to talk event homes in Sandbridge while city works toward rules

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE SANDBRIDGE — City officials are still investigating approaches to dealing with event homes, mansions that have become an annoyance to some neighbors due

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Business Hilltop Virginia Beach

Two local business owners join forces, strengthening their prospects amid a tough economy

September 29, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE HILLTOP — When Wells and Company Fine Jewelry and Diamond was looking to move from its former location, owner Chris Wells did

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Business Strawbridge Virginia Beach

Barritt’s Books says so long to Strawbridge store with sale

August 17, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE STRAWBRIDGE — In a blow to book lovers in the southern reaches of the Beach, the Barritt’s Books location at Strawbridge

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Business Creeds Sports Virginia Beach

Businessperson’s generosity sends Creeds baseball youth champs to a night at the park

August 15, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE NORFOLK — Pungo’s Herb Smith used to coach the Creeds Nationals, among a few rural youth teams that won championships this spring,

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Business Food & Drink Sandbridge Virginia Beach

New seafood spot has Sandbridge satisfyingly steamed

August 4, 2015August 4, 2015 The Independent News

BY JANET YARBROUGH MEYER SANDBRIDGE — Martha Gaione was 14 when she started working in the kitchen of a hospital where her mother was a nurse.

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Business Pungo

Fowl guest, grease monkey at heart, finds home at Pungo automotive shops

August 2, 2015August 2, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — In July, a guinea fowl took up residence between two automotive businesses, Pungo Service Center and Ted’s Automotive, not far

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Business Food & Drink Landstown

Smoked from Above’s overnight pulled pork, from rub to sauce

August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE LANDSTOWN – It starts in the late afternoon at Smoked From Above in Landstown Commons Shopping Center.  The barbeque business, started in 2005

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Business Food & Drink Landstown

Local flavor, sweet and savory, found in Seasons Best at Farmers Market

August 1, 2015 The Independent News

BY MESHELL WOLIVER LANDSTOWN — Recently at Seasons Best Bakery, the oven was on and fresh-baked dishes, sweet breads and treats await to be devoured. 

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Business Courthouse Government Sandbridge Virginia Beach

Beach eyes possible rules for ‘event home’ rentals in Sandbridge after some neighbors voice concerns

July 24, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE –The city is looking into ways to better control the use of rental mansions that have become popular destinations for events

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