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Tidbits – July 2022

June 21, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

Brian J. DePrinzio, business manager of Oyster Pointer, has been named Teacher of the Year at Woodside High School, where he serves as activities director, 12th grade honors and standard level English teacher and model [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools – Update July 2022

June 21, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

Charles Elementary librarian earns National Board certification  Karen Digiorgio, library media specialist at B.C. Charles Elementary School, earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Mrs. Digorgio completed the rigorous process to become [Read More…]

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How to find more money for retirement

June 21, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

By A. Eric Kauders, Jr., President and CEO, Old Point Wealth Management  Will you have enough money to retire?  That’s a tough question to answer in the best of times. Add in sky-high inflation, a [Read More…]

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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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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…]

Beside the Point

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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Tidbits – May 2022

April 19, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

VCE Newport News Master Gardeners will be sponsoring a Rain Barrel Workshop and a Vermiculture (worm composting) workshop on Saturday, May 28 at 10am at Mariners’ Museum. Participants can pick up all components needed to [Read More…]

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Oyster Pointer: CVC shows where businesses should advertise

April 19, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Circulation Verification Council (CVC) gives Oyster Pointer dazzling assessment after recent audit!  Imagine a nationally recognized independent, third-party company administering to a publication a broad-spectrum diagnostic study with the [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools – Update May 2022

April 19, 2022 Oyster Pointer 0

Archers advance to national tournament Across Newport News, students participate in archery through the National Archery in the Schools program (NASP). In a state tournament in Doswell in March, three Newport News Public Schools archery [Read More…]

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