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Agriculture Chesapeake Government Virginia Beach

For private water users, a way to check quality, understand issues

June 20, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE About one in five homes in Virginia use private water, but what’s in it? A variety of factors contribute to water

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Elections Government Virginia Beach

Unofficial GOP primary returns: DeSteph wins in the 8th Senate District, Cosgrove takes 14th Senate

June 10, 2015June 10, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – Bill R. DeSteph Jr., a state delegate and former member of the City Council, today defeated airline pilot Craig M. Hudgins to

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Courthouse Government Public Safety

Police officer accused of fraudulently obtaining prescription medication

June 4, 2015June 4, 2015 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE – A city police officer is accused of fraudulently obtaining prescription medication. Harry M. Kephart Jr., 29, on Monday was indicted on

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Courthouse Government Virginia Beach

Drive-through appeals near end, but commish says citizens can still challenge assessments

June 3, 2015June 3, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – There are only a couple of days left for drive-through personal property assessment appeals that help many folks save on car

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Government Public Safety Virginia Beach

Deputy police chief among those honored for human rights work

May 28, 2015May 28, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – Long before he became the deputy police chief overseeing professional standards here, a young John L. Bell Jr. wrote why he

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Government Public Safety Pungo Virginia Beach

Dispute between landowner, Strawberry Festival organizers over revenue split, history

May 28, 2015June 5, 2015 The Independent News

 BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO – Disagreement between organizers of the Pungo Strawberry Festival and landowner Gene Hansen led to city police blocking access for festival traffic

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Agriculture Back Bay Blackwater Creeds Government Pungo

Farmers, landowners trade notes with city over drainage issues

May 26, 2015May 26, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE CREEDS – Landowners met with storm water management officials at the Creeds Ruritan Barn between April 27-29 to address concerns and trade

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Courthouse Government Public Safety Virginia Beach

Stolle talks scams, identity theft, care when people seek money

May 26, 2015May 26, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – The top prosecutor in Virginia Beach this month delivered a clear warning about ongoing scams, many of which target senior citizens, and

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Back Bay Government Sandbridge

Trees felled by city in fight against southern pine beetle will stay put

May 21, 2015May 21, 2015 The Independent News

BY JANET YARBROUGH MEYER SANDBRIDGE — Sandbridge Road, the winding thoroughfare that leads to the cul-de-sac community, has drawn its share of attention from the

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Agriculture Back Bay Creeds Government Pungo Virginia Beach

City seeks drainage expertise from locals

April 25, 2015April 25, 2015 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS CREEDS – The city is asking farmers and property owners to stop by the Creeds Ruritan Barn between April 27-29 and identify ditches

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