J. Mark West has joined James River Architects as a new partner. Born and raised locally, West graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and has practiced architecture in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and [Read More…]
Newport News public libraries circulate life-impacting opportunities for patrons Her thirst for knowledge and adventure is unquenchable as she manages reservoirs filled with resources, technology and programming that connect patrons to the world and to [Read More…]
I enjoy the opportunity to express my thoughts in these “Viewpoint” columns. A lot of good discussions with readers, clients and friends have been generated. Exchanging different Viewpoints is something I value and appreciate. I [Read More…]
Career Café brings businesses and students together at three Newport News high schools Volunteer mentors from Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), Jefferson Lab, Riverside College of Health Careers and Canon VA shared eggs and expertise during [Read More…]
Theresa Rohm and Diane Smith first met at a meeting of the Tidewater Chapter of the Virginia Credit Union League in 1998. They were actually competitors, working for different firms. However, they remained friends. Rohm [Read More…]
In his poem, The Wasteland, T.S. Eliot describes April as the cruelest month. While my literature professor would disagree, I take issue with the poet. From an early age, I have always loved the arrival [Read More…]
It can be difficult to find a good spot to eat that accommodates everyone. One person likes a place to belt out some karaoke after dinner. Someone else is looking for good deals and reasonable [Read More…]
In the ever-changing landscape of banking, many have lost sight of the value of having a dedicated banker. Consumer banking behavior is changing significantly due to major changes in technology, shifting demographics and emerging financial [Read More…]
By Stephen D. Keefe, MD, Advanced ENT & Allergy Facial cosmetic surgery has traditionally been perceived as an effective but expensive option to combat the effects of aging undertaken by those whose vanity gets the [Read More…]
As I ponder a subject for this month’s Travelwise column, we are in the midst of an unpredictable travel concern for many travelers — the coronavirus COVID-19, which originated in China. It has sparked global fears of [Read More…]
“We can do big bank stuff, and deliver quality ‘boutique’ service to our commercial clients. We are unique in our market. And it’s the tough spaces where it matters to have a good banker alongside [Read More…]
“More than 10 percent of the U.S. population reports having hearing difficulties,” says Dr. Mavis Garrett, owner of Maico Audiological Services. “This number will increase as the baby boomers age.” Garrett is optimistic that the [Read More…]
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