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Tidbits – December 2019

November 22, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

Top October agents for CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty’s Peninsula office were Donna Bösze, top listing and top closing agent: Melanie Whitehead, top selling and top producing agent; and Dee Karlsson, top referring agent. December events [Read More…]

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Newport News shines as it enlightens the holiday season

November 22, 2019 Karen Eure Wilson 0

That’s right! Newport News has a gift for the community, wrapped under the banner of BayPort Credit Union NlightN Holiday Event Series. This combination of three distinct major events, nestled geographically within the north, central [Read More…]

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Headaches

November 22, 2019 Timothy A. Queen, MD 0

OK, first off, this is a daunting topic. There are many different causes of headaches, and to make matters more complicated, there are combination headaches of several types. Let’s start by saying that many headaches, [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools – December 2019

November 22, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

NNPS graduation rate reaches all-time high, tops state average More students in Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) are graduating on time. The NNPS graduation rate remains at an all-time high, with 94.8 percent of the [Read More…]

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Vedeat: The aromas of a modern eatery

November 22, 2019 Tess Goldblatt 0

City Center breakfast and brunch seekers are discovering a new dining experience that begins immediately with the stimulating aromas of turmeric, cumin and coriander. According to Vedeat owners Praju and Karun Sapkota, these aromatic spices’ [Read More…]

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Barre By The Bay: Encouraging community by getting fit and giving back

November 22, 2019 Abigail Barna 0

Walking into a new fitness studio can often be intimidating. Did I put my belongings in someone else’s spot? Do I have the right skill level for this class? Will I be able to follow [Read More…]

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Kitchen and Bath Shop: Remodeling at its best

November 22, 2019 Nancy P. Sykes 0

“I had always wanted to come to the U.S,” says Harun Abacioglu (pronounced ha-roon A-ba-see-ag-loo), whose name translates “man who sells cloth.” Abacioglu came to this country as a young man and graduated from college [Read More…]

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Community leadership

November 22, 2019 Oyster Pointer 0

By William T. (Bill) Saunders, Jr. What are some of the common traits of good leadership that our community needs? Integrity, respect, confidence, commitment, accountability, creativity and empathy, to name a few. For children to [Read More…]

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Hampton Roads Computer Company: A click for many solutions

November 22, 2019 Christian Chance 0

Jim Nichols, owner of Hampton Roads Computer Company Inc., was introduced to computers and electronics in the U.S. Navy in the 1970s. “In the Navy, I was an electronics technician, which was initially called electronics [Read More…]

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Reap tax rewards from year-end harvesting

November 22, 2019 Beth Moore 0

The stock market has experienced plenty of ups and downs this year. So some investors are poised to take big gains for 2019, while others are currently showing losses — and many have both. What are the [Read More…]

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Claustrophobia or…?

November 22, 2019 Brian Cole 0

The information questionnaire before I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro a few years ago asked what seemed a very strange question: “Are you claustrophobic?” Huh? I’m accepting the challenge of attempting to climb 19,351 feet, the highest [Read More…]

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How to know if ecotourism is really responsible travel

November 22, 2019 Beverly McLean 0

As travel opportunities have become increasingly global, travelers are often looking for authentic experiences beyond the rote “tourist” destinations and activities. But at the same time, we are more aware of the need to reduce [Read More…]

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