BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — I read with interest when Eric Hodies of The Virginian-Pilot reported that student journalists at Salem High School made up a
BY LISA BURKETT SANDBRIDGE — When we think of migration, we may think of animals and birds, particularly those in our area like shorebirds, monarch
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — Commissioner of the Revenue Phil Kellam recommended further study of the scope of short-term rentals in Virginia Beach, a
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE CREEDS — A couple years ago, Ashley Johnson had dollar bills taped up at Monk’s Place. For years, folks have written messages
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — The transition area is a section of the city below the “green line” between urban and suburban development and
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — Developers including Bill DeSteph, a state senator and former member of the city council, have plans for land on
BY WAYNE GILBERT II PUNGO — My mother likes to tell a story about the time her relationship with my father almost did not happen.
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE CREEDS — Kellye Gentry, who had been an assistant coach on another youth softball team, meant to coach this spring. She played
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS CHRISTOPHER FARMS – A year after it had returned, said the Colt 5K and One Mile Fun Run at Christopher Farms Elementary
BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE LANDSTOWN — When it comes to seafood, Eric Gamble puts the emphasis on local. Gamble, owner of Beach N’ Seafood Co.