Christopher Newport University’s 26th Annual Gardening Symposium will take place at the David Student Union on Saturday, April 12. The annual symposium provides education to community gardeners. For additional information, visit cnu.edu/gardening. Bronach Branan, CPA, [Read More…]
Leading with hope in challenging times, Newport News Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for children involved in the juvenile and domestic court systems through no fault of their [Read More…]
Heritage High band performed at prestigious Rome parade Heritage High School’s marching band performed in the prestigious Rome New Year’s Day Parade and Festival on January 1 in Rome, Italy. The band received its invitation [Read More…]
Upon first meeting Lucy Ann Hancock, one would have no idea of the powerhouse for her advocacy. Breast cancer specifically. She looks like she could be anyone’s grandma: grey/white hair, freshly trimmed and styled. Hancock [Read More…]
Definitions: a “diet” (noun) is an eating plan which is what I’ll be talking about. In our grossly overweight culture, the word has become synonymous with trying to lose weight (specifically to lose fat) because [Read More…]
It’s been 36 years since Dr. Vincent Joseph opened the doors to his practice, Rebound Chiropractic, on the Virginia Peninsula. Rebound’s location may have changed, but Joseph’s wellness philosophy hasn’t wavered. “Chiropractic, I think, is [Read More…]
The word nonprofit is very familiar to the Peninsula community. Most think of it in terms of requests for donations, funding through grants and fundraisers. The Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Foundation through Entrepreneurial Thinking for Nonprofits [Read More…]
In the world of commercial real estate, one of the most significant decisions a business owner can make is whether to continue leasing or to invest in purchasing a property. For many entrepreneurs, this is [Read More…]
In past columns, I have stressed the importance of developing a positive workplace culture. Positive workplace cultures result from shared values, norms and behaviors. Employers create favorable cultures through honest and transparent leadership that leads [Read More…]
The Colonial Virginia Council, Scouting America is a volunteer-led organization responsible for maintaining standards for local scouts, providing leadership to youth, training for scouting leaders, operating camps and shops and providing administrative support to troops. [Read More…]
The Stone Quarry is a Newport News business specializing in natural stone products for residential and commercial projects. Offering stone at both wholesale and retail levels for landscape, construction and interior designs, the business’ product [Read More…]
Step aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express (E&O) luxury train where grand history, inspiring opulence and a sense of adventure are intertwined as you ride through Southeast Asia, exploring Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Enter a [Read More…]
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