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Tidbits – February 2019

January 25, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

Jennifer Brown, president/CEO of Community Knights, was highlighted in Distinction magazine in the feature, “Women: Changing the world,” recognizing her involvement in the community. United Way of the Virginia Peninsula (UWVP) announced that four community [Read More…]

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Pariser Dermatology Specialists: Much more than skin deep

January 25, 2019 Karen Eure Wilson 0

If you are seeing double at Pariser Dermatology Specialists, it’s not the eye doctor but the skin doctor you want to see. Kevin DeHart, D.O. (Dr. Kevin) and Kelly DeHart, D.O. (Dr. Kelly) are identical [Read More…]

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BusX: Linking classroom lessons to business professionals

January 25, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

By Adam Duncan At Christopher Newport University’s (CNU) Luter School of Business, we speak often with business leaders in our community and in our market. Every seasoned business professional will tell you: spending four years [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools update for February 2019

January 25, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

Passage Middle School principal named Virginia Administrator of the Year by Virginia Association of School Librarians Janelle Spitz, principal of Passage Middle School, was named Virginia Administrator of the Year by the Virginia Association of [Read More…]

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Kim Reaves, Personal Trainer: Working to help clients get in shape

January 25, 2019 Kelli Caplan 0

Kim Reaves sees himself as sort of a preacher. But not of religion. Rather, of healthy living. “I preach fitness,” he says. “I don’t just look at this as a job, but as my calling. [Read More…]

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The Last Resort

January 25, 2019 Sylvia Weinstein Craft 0

I have to tell you, my readers, this country of ours is a land of beauty and diversity, one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces. From sea to shining sea we have monumental mountains, plains, oceans, deserts, waterfalls [Read More…]

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Peninsula READS: After 50 years, looking to the next chapter

January 25, 2019 Kelli Caplan 0

Imagine not being able to read a book to your child. Or process simple directions from a doctor. Or, being able to understand a bank statement or a report card. There are 30,000 residents on [Read More…]

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Lee Property Management: Consistent service from their home to yours

January 25, 2019 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“Before this? I was a stay at home mom. I was a network engineer. I taught network engineering classes. I had a training consulting business. I was even a technical writer before that. I had [Read More…]

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A quality education is the cornerstone of improving our society and our economy

January 25, 2019 Dr. George Parker 0

I firmly believe that education is a key component to economic success. While it is challenging to calculate the value of a good education in terms of quality of life, we have become keenly aware of [Read More…]

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Oasis Salon: A cut above the rest

January 25, 2019 Nancy P. Sykes 0

“We seek to provide a special place, a pleasant change from daily trials,” says Cristina Mohajerin, owner of Oasis Salon. “Our salon provides a variety of services from the usual (haircuts, perms, manicures, pedicures) to [Read More…]

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BlackMarlin Certified Public Accountant: Financial partner for life

January 25, 2019 Aubrey Kincaid 0

Unlike most certified public accountants (CPAs), Ann Black, owner of BlackMarlin Certified Public Accountant, did not begin her career in accounting. Somewhat of a local as a military brat, she attended high school in Hampton [Read More…]

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Sinus infections

January 25, 2019 Timothy A. Queen, MD 0

One of the most common complaints seen in an ENT office is the reported sinus infection. Symptoms include congestion, headache, runny nose and post-nasal drip. Oh, but wait. Those symptoms are also seen with colds [Read More…]

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