Christina Rawls was born on 9/11. One of the darkest days happened in this country on 9/11. And Rawls works every day at the city’s 911 center. Strange coincidences like this make one wonder. But [Read More…]
Newport News Green Foundation has developed deep roots in the city. It was founded in 1998 by members of Newport News City Council to ensure the city maintained green areas amongst a sea of development. [Read More…]
Caroline Taylor is a person who sees problems as opportunities. Many years ago, when she saw the way drug testing for a company was being handled, she decided she could do it better. And she [Read More…]
Nicole DelValle is like a walking billboard for disaster preparation. She knows all about the hazards that pose a threat to the community. She can recite hurricane statistics and facts about the nuclear power plant [Read More…]
John Runner is an artist with an affinity for art that is made the old fashioned way. No computer screens. No electronic printers. Runner savors the process of creating with his hands and imagination. And [Read More…]
Growing old is not easy. It’s a process that often requires a lot of attention, planning and care. Finding the necessary support is key. Enter the Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA). Since 1974, PAA has [Read More…]
Teresa Nettles spends much of her time finding the perfect properties in which prospective buyers and renters can house their businesses. She is a commercial real estate matchmaker, so to speak. And like true matchmakers, [Read More…]
Making people whole again. It’s what Steve Siverd has strived to do for the past 32 years. Siverd is president of Coastal Prosthetics and Orthotics. He works with adults and children who have lost limbs [Read More…]
Kim Reaves sees himself as sort of a preacher. But not of religion. Rather, of healthy living. “I preach fitness,” he says. “I don’t just look at this as a job, but as my calling. [Read More…]
Imagine not being able to read a book to your child. Or process simple directions from a doctor. Or, being able to understand a bank statement or a report card. There are 30,000 residents on [Read More…]
Being in the dark is no fun. When the power goes out, anxiety goes up. No one knows that better than William Cannon, co-owner of Gault Electric. He understands the importance of quick service and [Read More…]
It takes a lot to keep Newport News running smoothly. There is trash to be picked up. Roads to be repaired. Buildings to be maintained. And that’s just a small part of what is done [Read More…]
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