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Main Street Merchants Association Elects New Officers

The Chincoteague Historic Main Street Merchants Association elected the following new officers to serve for the next two years: Karen Murphy from the Blue Crab Boutique is President; Ruth Ann Mason from the Waterside Inn is Vice President; Ann Warnick from Ann’s Hairport is Secretary and Mercer Domino from the Sea Star Cafe’ Gourmet Carry [...]

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Virginia Seafood Gift Ideas

Seafood is a traditionally served in much of Virginia during the holiday season, so its popularity as a Christmas or other holiday gift is not surprising. Oysters have always been popular in Virginia at Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Fish caught during the late fall and winter are also popular, including striped bass (rockfish) and sea bass. [...]

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New Website Showcases Nautical and Marine Art

Daybreak Web Designs has announced a project which serves the nautical art community. The site,  www.nautical-art.org provides listings of  nautical and marine artwork, with a wide range of categories. For artists the site has a variety of services. Basic features include press release and article submissions, as well as standard listings in the site’s directory. [...]

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Local Media Promotes FRUGAL Coupon Book

WBEY Bay Country 97.9 FM and WGOP Timeless Favorites 540 AM and FRUGALS” the glitzy coupon source for thrifty shoppers” have joined together with other print and electronic media to publicize great savings to locals on products and services used daily. FRUGALS, published quarterly, is packed with coupons, discounts and special offers from locally-based, small [...]

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Chincoteague Island 3rd Annual Death by Chocolate

Visitors can and have fun celebrating Valentine’s Day eating chocolate treats, discovering Chincoteague merchants and destinations while ending the day with a chance at winning a great prize in the Death by Chocolate prize giveaway. Prizes range from overnight stays, gift certificates, tea for two at the Channel Bass Inn, movie tickets and much more! [...]

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