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Column: A lesson from my father’s military service

July 16, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, June 11, print edition. BY MICHAEL KENNEDY VIRGINIA BEACH — My father showed me how to use most of the

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Gathering to remember sacrifice on Memorial Day in southern Virginia Beach

June 11, 2023July 16, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, June 11, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — Residents from Virginia Beach and nearby Knotts Island, North

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Military: In Virginia Beach, remembering those who sacrificed

June 21, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, June 5, print. edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT — Hundreds of people gathered on Monday, May 30, at Veterans Memorial Park

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Us: Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer

June 8, 2019June 8, 2019 The Independent News

BY BOBBY DYER VIRGINIA BEACH — It is my honor and privilege to serve as Mayor of Virginia Beach, the largest city by population in

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Column: Building a bear — and memories — on a summer day together

August 22, 2018 The Independent News

BY LINDA RUSSELL VIRGINIA BEACH — With all of the coverage throughout the country after “Pay Your Age Day” overwhelmed Build-A-Bear stores this past month,

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Us: Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office Lt. Lois Thompson

July 16, 2018 The Independent News

BY LOIS THOMPSON I have proudly served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office for more than 18 years. Throughout my tenure, being part of the

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Amid busy summer months, lifeguards are on duty at beach in Sandbridge

July 13, 2018 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE SANDBRIDGE — Just before Memorial Day Weekend, the kickoff of the true tourist season in Sandbridge, city lifeguards gathered to train together

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Column: On Memorial Day, remembering those who answer our nation’s call

May 28, 2018 The Independent News

BY LINDA RUSSELL VIRGINIA BEACH — I grew up in the mountains of North Carolina. You might say that I was a child of the Depression.

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Celebrating the ‘berry’ heart of Virginia Beach with the Pungo Strawberry Festival

May 24, 2018 The Independent News

Ed. Note – The following is adapted from remarks during the Wednesday, May 9, press conference announcing the dignitaries and theme.  BY TODD JONES

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Column: With festival, a celebration of the value of Virginia Beach agriculture

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 The Independent News

Ed. note — This column ran in print shortly before the 34th annual Pungo Strawberry Festival. BY DAVID TRIMMER VIRGINIA BEACH — It is a great

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