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Tidbits – May 2024

April 11, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

The Mariners’ Museum has been named a finalist for The National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This is the highest honor bestowed in the country to libraries and museums significantly impacting their communities. Mariners’ [Read More…]

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FirstSpark: Facilitating success of the youngest among us

April 11, 2024 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

FirstSpark, formerly known as Smart Beginnings, extends a nod to the first years of a child’s life — the spark that happens when a child learns and grows — the spark that reaches an entire community, united to make [Read More…]

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Personal Training Associates: “It’s not one size fits all”

April 11, 2024 Anna Dorl 0

“I was going through a change in my life and decided to start taking my hobby seriously and seeing what I could do with it,” says Brian Cole, owner of Personal Training Associates, about the [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools update – May 2024

April 11, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

Student readings, awards cap 30th annual Artistic Verses at Torggler Students read from their poetry submissions, and place winners were recognized at the Artistic Verses Student Readings and Awards Ceremony in March at the Mary [Read More…]

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Abbitt Management: The future looks bright

April 11, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

By Brandy Centolanza Since 1946, Abbitt has been a family company with a history of success in providing the community with a variety of real estate services. Now in its third generation of family leadership, [Read More…]

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Why is water coming through the ceiling?

April 11, 2024 John Kennedy (Of Blessed Memory) 0

Welcome to the world of HVAC safety and the pivotal role played by the AC float switch. This column is crafted to enlighten homeowners/business owners on the nuances of one of the most critical yet [Read More…]

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James River Family Practice: Independent medical team encourages healthy habits

April 11, 2024 Kayla Brundick 0

Delicate and gentle in its practice and dedication to serving the communities of Hampton Roads, James River Family Practice continues to embody what it means to be family centered, always giving the highest quality care [Read More…]

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Morocco, a friendly and fascinating destination

April 11, 2024 Nancy B. Alligood, CTC 0

Morocco, located in the Northwestern corner of Africa, borders the Atlantic Ocean to the West, the Mediterranean Sea to the North (separated from Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar), Algeria to the East and Western [Read More…]

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NNPS students recognized

April 11, 2024 Dr. Michele Mitchell 0

Each day in Newport News Public Schools (NNPS), we focus on one mission: ensuring that all students graduate college, career and citizen-ready. This is vitally important for our students’ future success. Recognizing that not all [Read More…]

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The hidden pitfalls of DIY wills: Navigating your legacy with care

April 11, 2024 Geneva Perry, Esq., Promise Law 0

In an age where DIY projects can range from home renovations to personal finance management, the allure of creating your own will might seem like a practical, cost-saving solution. However, making your own will is [Read More…]

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Some healthy living updates

April 11, 2024 Brian Cole 0

Do all we can to avoid pain, maybe even avoid discomfort, for the maximum of our precious time in this short, short life. That’s my step one for Healthy Living. And then add daily physical [Read More…]

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Health Research of Hampton Roads: Clinically caring

April 11, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

By L.V. Kegley Medicine is a crucial yet complex component of everyone’s life. In Newport News, Health Research of Hampton Roads has worked to advance medicinal knowledge on multiple levels. On Thimble Shoals Boulevard, this [Read More…]

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