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From the Editor: We loved telling Virginia Beach’s stories

December 19, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Dec. 15, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — What follows is based upon my remarks to the

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Agriculture Environment Government Virginia Beach

Column: Draft of Virginia Beach comprehensive plan, key policy document, on the way

December 2, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Dec. 1, print edition. BY KAREN BEARDSLEE KWASNY VIRGINIA BEACH — Virginia Beach’s comprehensive plan contains hundreds of pages of

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Agriculture Business Courthouse Environment Government Pungo Town Center Transportation Virginia Beach

Initial chapters of Virginia Beach land-use policy draft discussed with Planning Commission

December 1, 2024January 2, 2025 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Dec. 1, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — A city consultant in November presented the first two

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Courthouse Environment Government Health & Fitness Red Mill Virginia Beach West Neck

Foxfire Trail — and future city paths — offer Virginia Beach communities connection, recreation

December 1, 2024December 27, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Dec. 1, print edition. BY JIM ROBERTS VIRGINIA BEACH — Not long before Thanksgiving, Virginia Beach dedicated the

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Government Kempsville New Light Virginia Beach

Signs recognize New Light, other historic African-American neighborhoods in Virginia Beach

December 1, 2024December 29, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Dec. 1, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — New Light was established in the late 1800s by

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Elections Government Kempsville Schools Virginia Beach

Column: Partisanship can influence outcomes of nonpartisan elections in Virginia Beach

December 1, 2024December 22, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Dec. 1, print edition. BY JENNIFER FRANKLIN VIRGINIA BEACH — I will soon end my time on the

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Elections Government Schools Virginia Beach

Elections: Dwyer defeats Franklin, Felton returns in time of change for Virginia Beach School Board

November 17, 2024January 9, 2025 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Nov. 17, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — The incumbent vice chairperson lost their reelection bid, a

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Elections Government Public Safety Virginia Beach

Holcomb wins special election for sheriff, will complete remainder of term Stolle began

November 17, 2024December 22, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Nov. 17, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — Rocky Holcomb, who has served as Virginia Beach’s sheriff

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Government Public Safety Sandbridge Virginia Beach

Photos: 2024 Virginia Beach Police Mounted Patrol Beach Ride at Sandbridge

November 17, 2024December 22, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Nov. 17, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS SANDBRIDGE — Horse enthusiasts and supporters of the Virginia Beach Police Mounted

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Elections Government Virginia Beach

Elections: Dyer wins in crowded field to remain Virginia Beach mayor on strong day for City Council incumbents

November 17, 2024December 23, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Nov. 17, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer won reelection in a

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