News 2008-04-03 Andanh.com

Road maintenance is emerging as the sticking point... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:11:40 -0500
Leading Republicans are at odds with Democratic Gov. Timothy M. Kaine over the proposed agenda for a special session on transportation, which the governor reportedly wants to call in May or June. Kaine huddled behind closed doors with leading lawmakers...

RPV says Kaine is breaking a promise on the death penalty Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:06:10 -0500
The Republican Party of Virginia is blasting Gov. Tim Kaine for his decision to halt executions in Virginia pending a Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of lethal injections. "Kaine breaks promise on death penalty," the headline reads. The press...

Now you can get to The Shad Plank without driving to Wakefield Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:42:07 -0500
The Shad Plank is now a little easier to find. If you've had us bookmarked, obviously it wasn't a problem. But trying to find us amidst all of the offerings at dailypress.com has at times been something of a challenge....

Residents tell legislators to abolish HRTA Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Regional lawmakers hear locals' thoughts during a public forum in Hampton.

Local residents and commuters gave lawmakers a three-pronged to-do list Wednesday night during a public forum on transportation:

NN lawmaker recalls lethal-injection fight Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Del. Phil Hamilton remembers effort to allow condemned prisoners option of lethal injection.

In the summer of 1990, a constituent stopped Del. Phil Hamilton in a supermarket parking lot to discuss, of all things, replacing the electric chair with lethal injection as a preferred form of capital punishment in Virginia.

Officials seek input on roads funding Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Local delegates want a study on expanding the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

A day before local lawmakers gather in Suffolk to talk about Hampton Roads ' transportation woes, a handful are coming to Hampton to listen to you.

2008 Federal Benefits handbook available Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The 2008 edition of "Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents" is available online at www.va.gov/OPA/vadocs/current_benefits.asp .

Virginia Tech splits its School of the Arts Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:53:00 -0400
Virginia Tech 's Board of Visitors approved a move to split the university's School of the Arts in two.

ACC deputy director tapped for promotion Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Air Force Col. Joseph T. Callahan III has been nominated by President Bush for a promotion to brigadier general, a one star general officer, according to the Defense Department.

Langley gates getting security upgrades Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Entrance gates to Langley Air Force Base in Hampton will have temporary closures and restrictions this week while security barriers are worked on, according to the Air Force.

City gets a $165M economic boost from new investments Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
About 1,200 new jobs and 33 new businesses have been added during a "tough" last year.

The city added almost 1,200 new jobs and brought in more than $165 million in new investment in 2007, officials told the Suffolk City Council Wednesday evening.

Man faces life on drug charges Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A man faces two life sentences and will give up his house after accepting a plea agreement Wednesday.

Blood helps police ID burglary suspect Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Blood left at a crime scene last year helped police identify a burglary suspect. Now that they know who he is, they're asking for the public's help in finding him.

Police force veteran named new chief Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Kelvin Wright, a 26-year veteran of the Chesapeake Police Department, has been named the city's new chief of police.

Businesses might get an easier road to set up shop Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County staffers are looking for possible requests that should not require a Board of Supervisors OK.

Businesses looking to set up shop to James City may find a much easier path to approval pending the results of a county planning staff inquiry.

W&M student named Truman Scholar, a national honor Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:50:00 -0400
The scholarship includes $30,000 to do graduate work in public service.

A junior at the College of William and Mary has been named a Truman Scholar, a distinction that carries a $30,000 scholarship to do graduate work in public service.

Williamsburg artist gets solo show in Portsmouth Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:53:00 -0400
An exhibit of recent work by award-winning Williamsburg artist and architect Carlton Abbott opens Friday and runs through April 30 at the Vincent Hester Gallery.

W & M students get hands-on work at U.S. Mission to NATO Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The program was created to help ramp up the school's global education efforts.

Walter McClean wanted a summer internship that would give him hands-on experience in international affairs and government.

Food fight plan gets students suspended Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some parents think the three-day suspensions are excessive and plan to appeal.

Fifteen students accused of conspiring to start a cafeteria food fight last week have been suspended for three days from Toano Middle School, a punishment some parents have complained is excessive.

Trial continued for alleged drug-mailer Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Alexander Babansky is accused of sending marijuana to Virginia.

A man accused of mailing more than 10 pounds of marijuana from California to Williamsburg had his trial continued Tuesday to give his attorneys time to contact possible out-of-state witnesses.

Flooding report to be hot topic at meeting Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Residents plead with officials to take flooding issues more seriously.

Flooding is expected to be a hot topic during the James City Planning Commission meeting tonight, when a long-awaited flooding report is expected to be unveiled publicly by the county's largest citizens group.

County property taxes could rise 6 percent Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State revenue is down, the tax rate is up and schools need funding.

— A dip in state funding and rising costs all around could increase property taxes in Mathews County roughly 6 percent under a 2008-09 budget up for public hearing tonight.

Board seeks alternative to jail expansion Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sheriff Steve Gentry was instructed to continue to explore his plan to stem overcrowding.

The prospects for Gloucester County's proposed $12.8 million jail expansion dimmed Tuesday when the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to instruct Sheriff Steve Gentry to continue pursuing his preferred alternative to the project.

Best Buy profit falls, still beats expectations Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Best Buy ended its year with a 3 percent drop in its fourth-quarter earnings as the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer suffered from a weaker economy.

Bear Stearns not bailed out, Fed chief says Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Federal Reserve's unprecedented actions to prevent the collapse of investment bank Bear Stearns were taken to preserve the "integrity and viability of the American financial system" — and it didn't represent any kind of bailout for the company, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday.

Bethel grad named top casino company exec Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Reggie Fullwood, a 1983 Bethel High School graduate, has been named senior vice president and general manager of Ameristar Black Hawk, a Las Vegas-based casino company. Parent company Ameristar Casinos owns eight casinos in seven markets, with Black Hawk operating in the Denver area.

Factory orders drop for second straight month Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Orders to U.S. factories fell for a second straight month, a worse-than-expected performance that reinforced worries that the risk of recession is rising.

Profits soar on Blackberry sales Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Research In Motion Ltd. says its fiscal fourth-quarter profit and sales more than doubled as the BlackBerry maker boosted its subscriber base and shipped about 4.4 million of its smart phones.

Busch Gardens hires Water Country VP Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mark Pauls, vice president of Water Country USA, has accepted the position of vice president of park operations at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg.

Northrop loses effort to dismiss Boeing protest Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Government Accountability Office has denied motions filed by Northrop Grumman Corp. and the Air Force to toss key portions of Boeing's protest of a $35 billion contract, Northrop Grumman said late Wednesday.

Markets fall on oil price hike Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
More demand for gas and higher summer prices will further strain consumers.

Wall Street turned lower Wednesday as investors worried that a sharp jump in oil prices could be another sign that consumers are under stress in an economy that is already showing signs of a recession.

United grounds 777s, cancels flights in wave of airline inspections Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The carrier expects tests on cargo fire-suppression systems to be finished today.

U.S. air travelers have endured longer lines, more delays and loss of amenities like meals and blankets. Now they are being hit with a wave of schedule disruptions caused by airlines scrambling amid increased regulatory scrutiny to ensure that the expanding air transport system stays safe.

TJX could pay $24M for breach Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Discount retailer TJX Cos. could pay as much as $24 million in a settlement with MasterCard International Inc. over a massive breach of customers' card data.

Suicide Bomber Kills 7 in Iraq Thu, 3 Apr 2008 03:26:00 -0400
The Iraqi military says a suicide bomber has attacked a checkpoint near Mosul, killing seven people and wounding 12.

NATO Divided on Georgia, Ukraine Thu, 3 Apr 2008 03:31:00 -0400
France and Germany were poised to thwart a drive by President Bush to place the strategically important Black Sea states of Ukraine and Georgia on track for NATO membership at a tense alliance summit.

Army's body armor contracting procedure scrutinized Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Army can't be sure some of its body armor met safety standards, partly because it didn't do proper paperwork on initial testing of the protective vests, a Defense Department audit said.

Genetic Link Tied to Smoking Addiction Thu, 3 Apr 2008 03:08:00 -0400
Scientists have pinpointed genetic variations that make people more likely to get hooked on cigarettes and more prone to develop lung cancer -- a finding that could someday lead to screening tests and customized treatments for smokers trying to kick the habit.

Today's Regional Mystery Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q : Virginia has a state dog, boat and bat, but what about a state fish?

Nurse charged with stealing dead man's credit card Wed, 2 Apr 2008 06:17:00 -0400
An emergency room nurse in Virginia Beach was arrested on Tuesday and charged with stealing a credit card from a man who had just died and using it to purchase a laptop computer.

11-year-old arrested for having gun at school Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The incident reignites concern about children carrying guns in Newport News.

An 11-year-old student was arrested Tuesday after a handgun was found in his book bag at a Newport News elementary school.

Cut the pork Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Kaine should veto the public funds plugged in by the powerful few

The newly passed state budget is now on the governor's desk. Before he adds his signature, he should subtract the pork inserted by the few powerful legislators who last handled the budget — including the $500,000 prime cutlet Del. Phil Hamilton carved out for the Newport News -based Patient Advocate Foundation.

Riverside patient tests positive for hepatitis C Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— One Riverside Regional Medical Center patient screened for hepatitis C has tested positive, a Riverside spokesman said.

Be a sexy grandma Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Naomi Judd shares her secrets for looking good and feeling good after 50 at a forum on aging in Hampton

A t 62, country superstar Naomi Judd is proud to bare her age. Sure, she's been named one of the "Top 10 Sexiest Grandparents in the World" by Grand Magazine, has six Grammy awards to her name and beautiful porcelain skin. But Judd argues that she's enjoyed getting older in spite of the spotlight.

W&M student who opposed Nichol has door vandalized Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:05:00 -0400
The former editor of the Virginia Informer, a conservative-leaning campus newspaper that long called for Gene Nichol's ouster as William and Mary 's president, had his dormitory room door vandalized early today.

Charges dropped regarding teacher's racy photos Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:13:00 -0400
Prosecutors have dropped charges against a Norfolk high school teacher who had been accused of using her cell phone to send racy photographs of herself to students.

Driver and his mother cited in accident that hurt girl Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:53:00 -0400
A 17-year-old Newport News boy and his mother are both facing charges today after the boy struck and seriously injured a 14-year-old girl while driving without a license.

April 03: Feedback from newspaper readers Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sunday, Page A1, "The cost of justice: Overcrowding and chaos." You've done an excellent job with this article. The jail should be a top priority. You need to interview the council people about what they propose to do about it. We need that with elections coming up. Thank you, and keep the hammer on.

April 02: Feedback from newspaper readers Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Marl G.: Please update your DPTV guide. There are channels above 100. Please show in your paper guide the channels most readers might watch in the 200 and the 700 series.

Wind energy Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Maybe a national forest's wind can be put to good use

Location, location, location.

No. 1s are not No. 1 story Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
B efore getting too immersed in mole poblano sauce and Delbert McClinton records, a few words about some teams that didn't make this week's Final Four in San Antonio.

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