BY MELISSA ZIBUTIS The Virginia Beach Office of Volunteer Resources receives inquiries daily from people with the best intentions to make a difference in
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BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE COURTHOUSE — Over the years, the North Landing River has served as a major transportation route and an important food source
Ed. — This story original appeared in print on Friday, June 8. It was posted in September 2018 for archival purposes. An earlier online version
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
Ed. — This is a developing story, and it will be updated online and in the upcoming print edition of The Independent News. BY JOHN-HENRY
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 JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — On the Saturday morning before the Pungo Strawberry Festival, people gathered at Blue Pete’s on North Muddy Creek Road before
BY DAVID TRIMMER COURTHOUSE — Greetings to everyone! I hope and trust all of you are having a wonderful spring and looking forward to Memorial