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Tidbits – June 2022

May 23, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

Mariners’ Museum has scheduled its June programs with the disclaimer that events are subject to change. June 3, Beyond the Frame, a behind-the-scenes look of the Museum’s world-class art collection with Kyra Duffley, digital content [Read More…]

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The Studio at City Center: The woman behind the camera

May 23, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

By Alexandra Wilson LaDawn Hodges fell in love with photography from the moment she grabbed a camera. She began taking photos right out of high school. Hodges’ passion for photography came from her mother, who [Read More…]

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Blue Crab Appliance Parts: Customer-oriented service

May 23, 2022 Noelle Riddle 0

Blue Crab Appliance Parts (AP) opened its doors to the Newport News community in July of 2010 and has been helping customers with their appliance parts needs ever since. “We sell parts to contractors and [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools – Update June 2022

May 23, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

NNPS Financial Literacy achievements recognized AAD High School honored An Achievable Dream High School in Newport News has been named a W!SE Blue Star School for the 2020-21 school year. To earn this accolade, a [Read More…]

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DeStress Express: Individualized care for everyone

May 23, 2022 Noelle Riddle 0

DeStress Express Massage and Spa is celebrating 25 years of helping the community find a path to health and wellness. Its doors opened in 1996, and the community has been coming to the one-of-a-kind massage [Read More…]

Columns

When the spouse is cut out

May 23, 2022 Joe Verser 0

There is a saying in law that “a will speaks at death.” If that is true, some wills say quite a lot about how a person felt about his or her spouse. The meaning behind [Read More…]

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Integrity Staffing Services, Inc.: What’s in a name?

May 23, 2022 Anna Dorl 0

“We’re not named Integrity for no reason,” says Mike Cosby, director of commercial services at the Peninsula office of Integrity Staffing Services, Inc. “We need to be keeping our reputation strong, and honesty and integrity [Read More…]

Columns

10 steps to navigating the summer market as a buyer

May 23, 2022 Kaera Mims 0

It can seem bleak with historic low amounts of housing inventory, but I promise it is still a good time to buy a home. To navigate the summer market and get you in your new [Read More…]

Columns

Exploring Portugal, The Azores and Madeira

May 23, 2022 Nancy B. Alligood, CTC 0

Situated in the extreme southwest of Europe, Portugal is just a few hours from any other European capital, attracting worldwide visitors. It has the oldest borders in Europe, with an exceptional range of different landscapes, [Read More…]

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Cookie Text: Your text message on a cookie cake

May 23, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

By Kayla Brundick Cookie Text, located in Yorktown, provides a fun and creative outlet for designing cookie cakes that are readily available and easy to create for any special occasion or event. Jeanne Fiocca, owner [Read More…]

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Gus’s Hot Dog King: Timeless at 50 years

May 23, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

By Evelyn Davidson and Allan C. Hanrahan Gus’s Hot Dog King celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 1. To honor this momentous occasion, dine-in patrons received a 50 percent discount on all menu items, and [Read More…]

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Ruby Conn Realtor®, Liz Moore & Associates

May 23, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

The first lesson I could share for aspiring real estate agents is:  Set goals for everything, not just sales. Be prepared to work hard. Be service-oriented and be honest. Find a real estate firm that [Read More…]

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