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Flute Frenzy: Music to our ears

February 16, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

By L.V. Kegley In Williamsburg, there is a growing community for flute enthusiasts. Named for its fun and energetic nature, Flute Frenzy provides a place for people to develop their flute prowess. Professional or amateur, [Read More…]

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Signature Canvas Makers: Sewing the future together

January 23, 2024 Noelle Riddle 0

Signature Canvas Makers (SCM) design and manufacture canvas and textile products for military, commercial and recreational markets. “My husband Chandler and I opened our shop in 2008 in Phoebus,” Charlene Clark, SCM’s CEO, says.“The U.S. [Read More…]

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Edible Picasso: Discover the fine art of eating out

December 14, 2023 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

They prep for three and a half hours before opening for business, their food is locally grown, they serve only the freshest foods straight from the farmer’s field and they deliver a product that not [Read More…]

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Virginia Stage Company: Curtain up. It’s showtime!

December 14, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

Through initiatives that enrich the lives and culture of so many, Virginia Stage Company (VSC) strives to produce theatrical performances of the highest caliber with an emphasis on embracing dynamic cultural identities, both onstage and [Read More…]

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Angel Pets: Compassionate in-home hospice care

November 8, 2023 Cathy Welch 0

As a child, Melanie Cohen observed the veterinarian who cared for her parents’ Namibian farm animals. This helped develop her passion for animal care. As a teenager, she moved to Florida to finish high school [Read More…]

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Retail Alliance: Helping businesses move forward

September 26, 2023 Noelle Riddle 0

With more than 120 years under its belt in the Hampton Roads area, Retail Alliance has undoubtedly proven its ability to contribute positively to local businesses. Retail Alliance is the champion advocate for Hampton Roads’ [Read More…]

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JamBooth Photos: Creating lifelong memories

September 26, 2023 Oyster Pointer 0

Brandon and Jen Jesse enjoy helping people create memories. That is why they started JamBooth Photos, to capture the special moments in people’s lives. Originally, both coming from the entertainment and music industry, the couple [Read More…]

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Lucky Junque: Sharing respect for the good ole things

September 26, 2023 Cathy Welch 0

Janet McCartney Grimmett’s roots run deep in James City County (JCC). Her grandfather started the first telephone company in Toano. Her father grew up at Riverview Plantation. Her parents married at Olivet Branch Christian Church, [Read More…]

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Hampton Stationery: “Our business is iconic”

July 19, 2023 Anna Dorl 0

Finding the ideal additions to our office spaces can be a massive task to undertake, no matter what we’re looking for. In nearby Historic Downtown Hampton, a great local option has stood ready to meet [Read More…]

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Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation: Looking back while looking forward

June 21, 2023 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

Human beings are often quick to forget the past, to throw away objects of old, to erase those belongings ill-suited to present day agendas and to trample upon things not easily understood. But history tells [Read More…]

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International Baccalaureate (IB) Academies – Student choice, student voice

May 11, 2023 Anna Dorl 0

The International Baccalaureate is an extensive educational option allowing students to gain a global understanding of their classes and beyond through a multifaceted manner of learning. Also called IB, the programme began in Geneva, Switzerland, [Read More…]

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Bob Harper Portraits: From a moment in time to a legacy

April 13, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

Bob Harper, owner of Bob Harper Portraits, located in downtown Hampton, is a proud U.S. Army veteran and a passionate photographer who uses his digital and artistic skills to work with families to create and [Read More…]

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