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Month: November 2017

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Newport News 311: An asset to the city

November 17, 2017 Valerie Davis 0

Many localities nationwide have embraced the growing trend of establishing a 311 Center. While most of us are very familiar with the emergency line of 9-1-1, many are not as familiar with the non-emergency line [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools update for December 2017

November 17, 2017 Oyster Pointer 0

Two schools earn the 2017 Virginia Board of Education Excellence Award Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Virginia Board of Education recognized Deer Park and Hilton elementary schools as recipients of the 2017 Virginia Board of [Read More…]

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Overcoming dental anxiety

November 17, 2017 Aaron J. Hayes, DDS 0

If going to the dentist makes you anxious or nervous you are not alone. Dental fear or dental anxiety affects between 9 and 20 percent of Americans. Some of these fears stem from prior traumatic [Read More…]

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Advertisers bring Oyster Pointer recognition

November 17, 2017 Oyster Pointer 0

Thanks to advertisers and staff, the Oyster Pointer garnered four awards during the 2017 Independent Free Papers of America conference in September, held in Jersey City, New Jersey. In appreciation, the Oyster Pointer presented handsome [Read More…]

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Heads up for changes in the new year!

November 17, 2017 Donna Croushore 0

With the New Year approaching, it looks like new changes are on the horizon. Beginning on January 22, 2018, you could be among a very large group of Americans who are no longer able to [Read More…]

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Donna Croushore – Owner, Creative Travel and Cruise, Inc.

November 17, 2017 Oyster Pointer 0

If I could travel to anywhere in the world, I would go anywhere I haven’t been! I love to discover new destinations, have a chance to mingle with the locals and sample the area’s cuisine. [Read More…]

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Sally Grace Holtgrieve

November 17, 2017 Oyster Pointer 0

Growing up, Sally Grace Holtgrieve was always checking out the maximum number of library books permitted. One week she would read everything on phytoplankton, and the next it would be Pakistan, Panama or veterinary science. [Read More…]

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Tidbits – December 2017

November 17, 2017 Oyster Pointer 0

Jayne W. Di Vincenzo, president of Lions Bridge Financial Advisors, has been recognized as a top LPL Financial Advisor and named to LPL’s Chairman’s Club. This premier award is presented to fewer than 5 percent [Read More…]

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