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Gift shop in Virginia Beach named "Retailer of the Year"
Simply Selma's gift boutique in Virginia Beach won the Retail Alliance's "Retailer of the Year" award Thursday. In 1996, Kathy Axelrod opened the store in honor of her mother. Over time, the store became a “go to” spot for gifts but...
Tags: Personal Service, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
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'Printmakers' Network Of Southern New England' At MCC On Main
The Hartford CourantJim Lee creates artwork out of his imagination. Lee, who teaches printmaking at Hartford Art School, has been making prints to expand on a personal mythology he has created on the subject of soothsaying and fortunetelling. "There's a teacup on an iron...Tags: Norwich, New York City, Avon (Hartford, Connecticut), Artists, West Hartford
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Hampton Roads sees rise in foreclosure activity in April
Foreclosure filings in Hampton Roads increased 5.93 percent in April compared to April last year, according to data released Thursday. That’s a total increase of 48 filings from the same month a year ago, but only a slight increase of 11 more...
Tags: Real Estate, Hampton Roads, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Poquoson (Poquoson, Virginia)
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Thousands Celebrate Commissioning of Navy Warship USS Anchorage
Channel 2 NewsDespite winter weather, thousands of people came to the Port of Anchorage Saturday morning to celebrate the transition of the Navy's newest ship from a vessel to a warship. For the crew of the USS Anchorage, designated LPD-23, the commissioning ceremony...Tags: U.S. Navy, Drugs and Medicines
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Hampton Roads companies listed among "Fantastic 50"
Correction: Reed Integration Inc. in Portsmouth was mistakenly left off the Hampton Roads list of companies. Nine Hampton Roads businesses were listed among the top 50 fastest-growing companies in the state by the Virginia Chamber. The “Fantastic...
Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, Science and Technology, Business, Hampton Roads, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia)
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Dishing Up Virginia in Newport News
Posted by Karen Morgan, Features Editor -- Hampton Roads food writer Patrick Evans-Hylton came to The Mariners' Museum in Newport News April 25 to talk about his new cookbook, "Dishing Up Virginia," and share some of the culinary delights he feels makes...Tags: York County (Virginia), York (York, Pennsylvania), Mariners' Museum, Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Hampton student awarded culinary scholarship
Culinary student Andrew Elder, who attends Phoebus and Kecoughtan high schools, was awarded a full tuition scholarship to Johnson & Wales University valued at $104,448. Elder and other talented culinary students were recognized at an awards breakfast...
Tags: Ceremonies, Phoebus (Hampton, Virginia), High Schools, Hampton Roads, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia)
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Ironclad on a rampage
No one imagined the destruction about to unfold as the CSS Virginia eased from its berth late on the morning of March 8, 1862, for what was supposed to be its maiden voyage. But even as the sailors at Portsmouth’s Gosport Navy Yard prepared to...
Tags: Navy Yard, Shootings, CSS Virginia, Hampton Roads, Fort Monroe
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WHRO Strolling Supper Party brings out the Peninsula chefs
WHRO's Strolling Supper Party moved to the Norfolk Marriott on Sunday, Feb. 17, but it was the Peninsula chefs who made a grand showing this year. Kenny Sloane and his crew from Fin Seafood in Newport News had folks lining up for plump sauteed...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, Hampton Roads, Seafood
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Is Norfolk's conference center proposal that grand?
Another conference center could be joining the Hampton Roads race for space in the near future, according to a proposal to the facility and two hotels along Norfolk's waterfront. I point out the competition surrounding this project because there are...Tags: Hampton Roads, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
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WHRO Strolling Supper Party coming up Feb. 17 in Norfolk
WHRO’s Strolling Supper Party fundraiser returns on Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in downtown Norfolk. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m., and all proceeds benefit WHRO. As in past years, restaurants who were recognized as Platinum Plate...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, Hampton Roads
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