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New restaurants and shops turning Newport News City Center into foodie hot spot
Chef Kenny Sloane opened two restaurants in Newport News City Center at Oyster Point and plans to bring Chef's Market, a food hall and marketplace, to the former Good Vibes...
Newport News Shipbuilding’s longest-working employee retires after more than 67 years
Henry Deese Jr. started working at the Newport News shipyard in 1956, starting at $1.44 an hour.
Bird Girl Bottle Shop to sell craft beer, wine and pizza in Newport News’ Hilton Village
In addition to a rotating menu of gourmet pizzas, the shop will sell craft beers and Virginia wines. They are open to customers’ suggestions.
Historic Boxwood Inn in Newport News reopens for events with new general store
Gina Palatini Newton bought the Colonial Revival-style house at 10 Elmhurst St. last year to create a wedding and party venue. Built in 1896 by businessman Simon Reid Curtis, it...
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Taste celebrates 50 years in Hampton Roads: A look back at the culinary staple’s history
Taste is celebrating five decades as a Hampton Roads culinary staple.
York County Chamber launches business mentorship program with access to new office space
York County Chamber of Commerce recently moved into the Mid-Atlantic Commercial Real Estate building to accommodate a mentorship program to grow startups and existing businesses.
Sammy Canavos, longtime patriarch of Peninsula restaurant family, dies at 92
His most notable restaurants were Sammy’s Steak House in Newport News, Sammy and Nick’s in Hampton and Capitol Pancake House in Williamsburg.
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Inside Business Top Workplaces 2023: Old Point National Bank
Old Point National Bank is the oldest bank in Hampton and one of the few in the nation that has not changed its name, said Laura Wright, vice president and...
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Inside Business Top Workplaces 2023: United Property Associates
With over four decades in business, United Property Associates has stood the test of time because employees are treated like family.
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Inside Business Top Workplaces 2023: 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union
That 70 years includes when York County-based 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union was known as Fort Eustis Federal Credit Union. As a not-for profit financial institution, the credit union is...