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Virginia Press Association recognizes The Independent News for writing, photography from newspaper’s final year

April 12, 2025 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS RICHMOND — The Virginia Press Association today recognized The Independent News with six awards for reporting, photography and column writing from

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From the Editor: A decade of stories about communities in Virginia Beach told by locals themselves

December 1, 2024January 2, 2025 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Dec. 1, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — Jane Bloodworth Rowe, an experienced journalist and native of

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Courthouse Environment Government Health & Fitness Red Mill Virginia Beach West Neck

Foxfire Trail — and future city paths — offer Virginia Beach communities connection, recreation

December 1, 2024December 27, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Dec. 1, print edition. BY JIM ROBERTS VIRGINIA BEACH — Not long before Thanksgiving, Virginia Beach dedicated the

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Kempsville Virginia Beach

Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia nears 25th year of service in Hampton Roads

October 6, 2024June 5, 2025 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Oct. 6, print edition. BY JIM ROBERTS KEMPSVILLE — Dr. Cynthia Romero and Dr. Arlene Fontanares aren’t related by

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Arts & Entertainment Business Food & Drink Health & Fitness Kempsville Virginia Beach

A pool institution, Q-Master Billiards in Kempsville works to grow sport in Virginia Beach — and beyond

April 6, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, March 3, print edition. BY JIM ROBERTS KEMPSVILLE — James McArthur and Nathan Tant are 17-year-olds intently focused on

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Agriculture Arts & Entertainment Business Elections Government Virginia Beach West Neck

The Indy’s most popular Virginia Beach news and feature stories in 2023

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS BACK BAY — As the New Year approaches, here is a look back at our most widely read stories of 2023:

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Government Public Safety Virginia Beach

First Filipino American named to serve as chief deputy of Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office

December 4, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Oct. 22, print edition. BY JIM ROBERTS COURTHOUSE — Alvie Culanding wrote and rehearsed a speech when he got

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Arts & Entertainment Government Kempsville Virginia Beach

Daria honored as Virginia Beach’s ‘champion’ for her longtime dedication to the arts, Filipino community

September 26, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Aug. 13, print edition. BY JIM ROBERTS VIRGINIA BEACH — Rose P. Daria has been a champion for the

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Arts & Entertainment Oceanfront Virginia Beach

New film tells the story of The Dome, ‘our room’ in Virginia Beach

August 10, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, July 9, print edition. BY JIM ROBERTS VIRGINIA BEACH — Paul Unger never saw a concert at the Virginia Beach Civic Center,

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Arts & Entertainment Business Kempsville Media Norfolk Virginia Beach

A beloved Virginia Beach institution lives on in digital age — and enjoys vinyl’s rebirth

April 20, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, April 2, print edition. BY JIM ROBERTS KEMPSVILLE — Virginia Beach residents have seen a lot of record stores come and

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