BY VENI FIELDS VIRGINIA BEACH — Thankfully, my brand new doctor had a sense of humor similar to mine. Still, I’m sure she didn’t expect
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — The volunteer rescue organizations that support lifesaving efforts in Blackwater and Creeds are in desperate need of volunteers to
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — City Manager Dave Hansen said public safety concerns in the city’s south and the need for volunteer rescue personnel
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS PUNGO — Even as Henley’s at Pungo Ridge prepared to open in mid-May, merging sale of Henley Farms produce downstairs to an
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – The city council today may help a dozen property owners deal with sand encroachment by declaring a health and
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS SIGMA — Melva Riggs, born on Muddy Creek Road and a longtime resident of Sandbridge Road, turned 100 this past month, and
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE CREEDS — Students at Creeds Elementary School demonstrated a compost tumbler that helps them – and some helpful worms – keep a
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — A woman visiting Virginia Beach was killed at the Oceanfront on Wednesday, June 8, after she was struck by
Ed. — This story was updated on Tuesday, June 28, to include information on a suspect in motor vehicle theft cases. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS PUNGO — The Tar Roof, a recent addition to Pungo’s “downtown,” hosted a senior display for the the advanced placement studio art