Noelle Riddle

Sep 30, 2024 | oysterpointer.net | Noelle Riddle

“Dance Works opened in 2013 in York County, and we moved to Newport News in 2018. We offer classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary and musical theater,” says Emma Mead, owner, operator and one of the dance teachers at Dance Works. “We also have week-long dance intensives and dance workshops.” The team at Dance Works offers a plethora of classes from which to choose.

May 30, 2024 | oysterpointer.net | Noelle Riddle

Buying, financing or renovating a home can be a complicated process that feels daunting to many. For those who don’t know where to start, Tidewater Home Funding wants to help. This local Hampton Roads residential mortgage lender has been serving the community since 1999 and is licensed in Virginia, North Carolina and Florida.

Apr 11, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Jack R. Nerad |Noelle Riddle |Mark Hayes

2024 Toyota bZ4X Models and TrimsThe 2024 Toyota bZ4X comes in two trims: XLE and Limited. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available on both trims. Toyota bZ4X XLEThe bZ4X XLE has a $43,070 base price. This trim comes with a 201-horsepower motor and has an EPA-estimated drive range of 252 miles. Adding all-wheel drive to the XLE brings the MSRP up to $45,150. This model comes with two motors that produce 214 horsepower, and it has an estimated range of 228 miles.

Feb 28, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Jack R. Nerad |Noelle Riddle |Mark Hayes

2024 Volkswagen GTI Models and TrimsThe 2024 Volkswagen GTI is offered in three trims: S, SE, and Autobahn. Each model is equipped with a 241-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Those seeking the manual transmission can get it as part of the 380 Equipment package that also includes the DCC adaptive damping system, black painted roof and side mirror caps, 19-inch gloss black multispoke alloy wheels and summer performance tires.

Jan 12, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Noelle Riddle |Cole Main |Tony Markovich

2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid Models and TrimsThe 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid comes in three trims: LX, EX and SX Prestige. Every model comes with a turbo-four engine, an electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available in the LX trim and standard in the EX and SX Prestige trims. Kia also makes the plug-in-hybrid Sportage and the nonhybrid Sportage, which we review separately. Kia Sportage Hybrid LXThe base Sportage Hybrid LX has a starting MSRP of $28,290.