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Tidbits – May 2021

April 26, 2021 Oyster Pointer 0

Joey Wallen, of Personal Training Associates, has completed the advanced certification as a Functional Training Specialist by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). The program is designed to adapt fitness training to practical daily activities. [Read More…]

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Maritime Products International: Seafood is a Fass family tradition

April 26, 2021 Dave Hunt 0

The Fass family, operators of the global distribution company Maritime Products International (MPI), has been in the seafood business in Hampton Roads for more than 130 years. It all began with Isaac Fass, who, in [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools update – May 2021

April 26, 2021 Oyster Pointer 0

Young Men of Distinction at An Achievable Dream Middle and High School earned first place in the 2021 Black History Virtual Trivia Bowl The Golden Fold of Alpha Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, [Read More…]

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Teachers deserve our praise

April 26, 2021 Dr. George Parker 0

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to commemorate the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of the more than 3.7 million teachers across the country who ensure that our children acquire [Read More…]

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Frank Belvin: The simple life of living well

April 26, 2021 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

“I told my wife, ‘There’s one thing I’m not going to do, and that’s sell life insurance,’” says Frank Belvin, financial advisor at Edward Jones Financial Services. Belvin’s very next job was as a Chartered [Read More…]

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Allergy Partners of Hampton Roads: From childhood kindness to intentional care

April 26, 2021 Anna Dorl 0

“No one likes doctors’ appointments,” says Stephen Shield, M.D., one of the partners at Allergy Partners of Hampton Roads. “We’re trying to turn that around.” Shield knows a thing or two about doctor’s appointments, having [Read More…]

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To duct or not to duct: That is the question

April 26, 2021 John Kennedy 0

When renovating a residential (or commercial) space, whether it is a room addition; converting a basement, attic, or garage into a living space; or adding central heating and air conditioning to a whole house (or [Read More…]

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Charles Yost Custom Cabinets, Inc.: Making the most of connections

April 26, 2021 Cathy Welch 0

For 20 years — from 1966 to 1986 — Charles Yost worked as a manufacturing engineer for General Electric after his tour with the United States Navy. He left when his company planned to move him from its Suffolk [Read More…]

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National Heritage Areas benefit us

April 26, 2021 Beverly McLean 0

As coronavirus vaccinations get into more arms, the pent-up desire to travel is bursting at the seams, although the pandemic has shifted some of our travel preferences. Now, more travelers prefer natural settings with plenty [Read More…]

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Please forget about increasing your life span

April 26, 2021 Brian Cole 0

How’re you feeling? Are you tired? Sluggish? Have lots of surplus daily energy? Does your neck feel stiff and its range-of-motion restricted? How about your low back? Do you feel like you need to stretch [Read More…]

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Navigating the real estate market

April 26, 2021 Ruby Conn 0

I have been a REALTOR® on the Virginia Peninsula almost 45 years. I have experienced every kind of market — good and bad — ever changing. Then came 2020. After the real estate market crash that began in 2008 [Read More…]

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The Caring Dentist: Putting a smile on patients’ faces

April 26, 2021 SHS Design 0

The Caring Dentist opened its doors in Newport News in October of 1992 and has been cultivating a friendly environment ever since. “We love to see families and are great with the special needs population. [Read More…]

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