Ed. note — City Councilmember Barbara Henley, who represents the Princess Anne District, case the lone “no” vote against the arena proposal during the council
BY THOMAS BARTOLOMEO OCEANFRONT — A sizable number of Virginia Beach citizens are pushing back on $200 million of private investment and development in the Oceanfront
Ed. note – The Independent News welcomes reflections and essays on spiritual matters from readers of all faiths. BY WILL BERRY PUNGO — The Carpenter’s
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS PUNGO — Muddy Creek Road is scheduled to be closed between Indian River and Charity Neck roads during the day starting
BY AMY POULTER Naheda Nassan, a 14-year-old student at St. John the Apostle Catholic School, has participated in Charlie Normile’s Turkey Trot: Race for
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — The city staff has drafted rules that may lead to regulation of so-called event homes, mansions marketed as destinations for
BY WILL HARRIS Tymberlee Hill, formerly of Virginia Beach, stars in the Hulu reality series satire The Hotwives of Las Vegas. She’s appeared on
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BLACKWATER — The yellow paper is on the clipboard, and the clipboard is by the register at the Blackwater Trading Post. As Thanksgiving
BY JOSH WHITENER COURTHOUSE — Virginia Beach READS, now in its second year, enhances the reading skills of local first grade students. The program
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — Democrat Dave Belote, a retired Air Force officer, improperly used his uniform and military status while campaigning for the 8th state