Ed. — This story original appeared in print on Friday, June 8. It was posted in September 2018 for archival purposes. An earlier online version
Category: Government
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — Early last month, I saw an online ad attacking Bobby Hanig, chairperson of the Currituck County, N.C., Board of
Meeting, resolution follows concern about term used in text messages by Virginia Beach city official
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Controversy over a description used in a text message between Virginia Beach city officials seems to have been resolved
Ed. note — The Independent News asked announced candidates for the Virginia Beach School Board Princess Anne District seat to answer an initial set of questions
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – Amanda Barnes, who was appointed to the position of Virginia Beach city clerk in January, is working on a
BY DAVID TRIMMER COURTHOUSE — Greetings to everyone! I hope and trust all of you are having a wonderful spring and looking forward to Memorial
BY J.R. HOEFT It’s been difficult to avoid the drama surrounding President Donald Trump, the nuances associated with those who are investigating him
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — A retired city police officer who works as a substitute teacher is running for the Princess Anne District
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — Kim Melnyk, a small business owner and former elementary school teacher who lives in Christopher Farms, is seeking
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — David Fowler is no longer seeking the Princess Anne District seat on the Virginia Beach City Council, leaving