September events scheduled by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce include Coffee Connection, September 10; Military Recognition Breakfast, September 11; Pink Bag Luncheon, September 12; and Business Connection After Hours, September 26. For registration and [Read More…]
It’s time to catch up with the latest in the adventures of Dorothy Knox, world traveler. She last appeared in Oyster Pointer in 2013 after completing the climb to the Base Camp on Mount Everest [Read More…]
A few years ago while in Quebec City I noticed the dual trash and recycling bins on the sidewalks. The conscientious Canadians were responsibly separating their items to deposit as they walked by. Impressive. Especially [Read More…]
Newport News Schools Earn Exemplar Performance School Awards Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) earned six Virginia Board of Education Exemplar Performance School Awards for high student achievement or continuous improvement. The awards program recognizes schools [Read More…]
By David Zachary Mazzei My first memory of my grandfather begins when I was two years old. I recall lying in my bed at Gonny’s (Sylvia’s) apartment, looking up at the Raggedy Ann doll, Mickey [Read More…]
When you think of award-winning television producers, creative content and quality programing, thoughts often cut to studios in New York, but wait — plot twist! NNTV, (Newport News Television) COX 48 and Verizon 19 and NNTV2 Cox [Read More…]
A customer zips in and out of Tidewater Team Sports, but the Oyster Point location is not a retail space. A package of printed shirts waits in a chair in the front so the customer [Read More…]
Newport News Green Foundation has developed deep roots in the city. It was founded in 1998 by members of Newport News City Council to ensure the city maintained green areas amongst a sea of development. [Read More…]
At 8 am, Monday through Friday, the van is pulling out of the Menchville House Shelter parking lot, transporting 10 youth to summer camp at the Tom & Ann Hunnicutt YMCA. It may be early; [Read More…]
“The secret to financial security is not to have more money, but having more control over the money we presently have.” —Auliq-Ice When it comes to financial stability and security, many people wrestle with finding [Read More…]
By Jim Mears, President and CEO, BayPort Credit Union As business owners, if there is one thing we know well, it’s that our approach to employee financial education and wellness is not one-size-fits-all. A recent [Read More…]
“Gravity is the culprit,” says Susan Hancock, M.D. of Hancock Vein Center. Veins carry blood “uphill,” back to the heart. Over time and with aging, the veins weaken and circulatory flow is compromised. Valves in [Read More…]
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