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Column: A rural ride reminds us what Virginia Beach needs to save

September 21, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Aug. 27, print edition. BY KAREN BEARDSLEE KWASNY VIRGINIA BEACH — My grandfather loved leisurely Sunday drives in the

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Pungo Strawberry Festival canceled for 2023, faces uncertainty about whether and where it may return

February 7, 2023February 8, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — This story was updated on Wednesday, Feb. 8, with the official statement from the Pungo Strawberry Board and information from a letter

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Farmers Bank location in Pungo to close in wake of TowneBank merger

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Jan. 22, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — The Farmers Bank branch at ‘downtown’ Pungo is scheduled to

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Virginia Beach Planning Commission recommends permit approval for proposed wedding venue in Pungo

September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Aug. 21, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — The Planning Commission in August voted to recommend approval of

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Column: New proposal at Pungo in Virginia Beach is worth hearing out

June 8, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 22, print edition. BY KAREN BEARDSLEE KWASNY VIRGINIA BEACH — I live in the part of the city known as the

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Agriculture Government Pungo Virginia Beach

Wedding venue, shops in the works for key corner at rural gateway of Virginia Beach

May 2, 2022May 3, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, April 24, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — A new project that could reshape the village of

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Pungo Strawberry Festival, a rural Virginia Beach tradition, is canceled for the third straight year

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — The Pungo Strawberry Festival is canceled for the third consecutive year. A majority of the festival board voted to

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Pungo Strawberry Festival needs volunteers, open house scheduled Saturday, Jan. 15

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — The nonprofit organization behind the annual Pungo Strawberry Festival is planning for a festival this year in May after

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Lighting the village Christmas tree in Pungo

December 16, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Dec. 12, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — Ray Brown slipped on some reflective outerwear shortly before the 14th

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Business Food & Drink Pungo Virginia Beach

Eats: Pungo Boys bring BBQ back ‘downtown’

April 1, 2021 The Independent News

BY VENI FIELDS PUNGO — Bill Dixon swore it would never happen, but – lucky for locals – pigs grew wings in Pungo.  One of

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