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Tidbits – August 2019

July 29, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

Dr. Willy Donaldson has been named director of the Biotechnology and Management Program with Christopher Newport University. The program is designed to offer students experience in new fields of biotechnology, including pharma, duel and devices. [Read More…]

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Garrett Realty Partners: Positioning its people for success

July 29, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

The noted writer Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Happy will that house be in which the relationships are formed from character.” The noted realtor, Greg Garrett, and the leadership team of Collin McDowell, Lindsay Pennington and [Read More…]

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It’s my viewpoint. What’s yours?

July 29, 2019 Brian Cole 0

In my life there have been plenty of times I’ve had to be decisive. No room for wishy-washy gray area indecision. Leadership requires being sure of oneself, taking charge and acting with strong, certain confidence. [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools Update August 2019

July 29, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

Deer Park and Nelson Elementary Schools earn VIP Awards Deer Park Elementary and Nelson Elementary have earned 2019 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) Awards for achieving accreditation and exceeding excellence goals established by the Virginia [Read More…]

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Summer gardening tips, and who are master gardeners?

July 29, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

By Porschea Pearson, Intern, Newport News Master Gardeners Even with the heat of summer upon us, there are still plenty of gardening chores to be done. Here are a few gardening tips to consider this [Read More…]

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How to stay cool

July 29, 2019 Sylvia Weinstein Craft 0

I have done a bit of detective work lately, and I have determined clues that identify the homes of readers. Let me elaborate. It is summer. If there is a reader in the house, the [Read More…]

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Newport News Marriott at City Center: A home away from home

July 29, 2019 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

When traveling, whether for personal or professional reasons, finding just the right place to stay — a place that feels comfortable and familiar — may be a difficult feat to accomplish. The energy emanating from a dwelling — negative or positive — can [Read More…]

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EVMS, Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine: Fulfilling dreams for hopeful parents

July 29, 2019 Karen Eure Wilson 0

As children’s laughter fills the air on the shores of Virginia Beach, Dr. Laurel Stadtmauer smiles as she recognizes families whose journeys into parenthood began at the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Jones Institute for [Read More…]

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Boy Scouts of America, Colonial Virginia Council: Resilience and perseverance

July 29, 2019 Christian Chance 0

“The Colonial Virginia Council has made a comeback. The council was inches away from going out of existence until its board and staff turned it around. Today they are thriving, they’re back, and they’re stronger [Read More…]

Columns

In deep water: A primer on waterfront rights beyond the low-tide mark

July 29, 2019 Joe Verser 0

I live in Poquoson, which has approximately 85 miles of shoreline. As I scan the shoreline from the water, I see homes, piers and boathouses. Thinking like a lawyer, I cannot imagine that all those [Read More…]

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How tax reform affects divorce settlements for small business owners

July 29, 2019 Beth Moore 0

How does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) affect divorce settlements? Changes in the new law may require divorcing individuals —  especially those who own businesses and other investments —  to take a different approach to [Read More…]

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Wright Models & Actors: Lights! Camera! Working!

July 29, 2019 Tess Goldblatt 0

“Pat Wright is awesome! She goes above and beyond for her clients. When I saw what she did for my son, Barrett, I thought, ‘Why not me?’ Pat motivated me — made me feel I could successfully [Read More…]

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