News 2008-04-23 Andanh.com

A Webb-McCain showdown? Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:00:14 -0500
Looks like Virginia Sen. Jim Webb could now face a political showdown over his GI bill with a formidable adversary: Arizona Sen. John McCain. McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, introduced competing legislation Tuesday that appeared aimed at defeating Webb's...

Marshall and Kaine on Earth Day: Light bulbs and bright ideas Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:06:49 -0500
Funny thing about Earth Day. We're all concerned about global warming and yet politicians still think the appropriate way to mark the day is with the release of more hot air. Which is just a passing aside, not a comment...

GOP convention all but a lock, Gilmore campaign says Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:11:30 -0500
Former Gov. Jim Gilmore has declared victory in his quest for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. "A clear majority of the convention delegates representing more than 6,000 votes have committed to support Governor Gilmore," Matt Wells, the Gilmore campaign's...

Trouble Funk's Robert Reed dead at 50 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:37:00 -0400
Robert Reed, keyboardist for the legendary Washington, D.C., go-go band Trouble Funk, died April 12 in Arlington, the New York Times reported.

Big classical players headline concerts' 70th season Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
P ortsmouth Community Concerts is celebrating its upcoming 70th season in a big way.

CNU annouces winners in annual writers' conference Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
C hristopher Newport University has announced the winners in each category at its 27th annual Writers' Conference:

Funeral home opening raises political eyebrows Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A t first glance, it seemed like an odd event on the governor's public schedule.

Gilmore camp says he has the votes to win race Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Convention delegates are still being elected, but the ex-governor's campaign thinks it has hit the magic number.

More than a month before Republican loyalists gather in Richmond to pick a U.S. Senate candidate, former Gov. Jim Gilmore is already declaring victory over Del. Bob Marshall, R-Prince William.

Officer censured during probe of relationship Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A senior Navy officer has received a written reprimand and requested retirement after an investigation concluded that he lied about having an inappropriate relationship while working at the White House in 1990, the Navy said Monday.

Astrophysicist claims alien life is likely Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Famed astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has been thinking a lot about the cosmic question, "Are we alone?" The answer is probably not, he says.

Smithfield meeting to address housing Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:17:00 -0400
Smithfield officials will look at alternative housing arrangements for a 2.5-acre parcel at James and Washington streets.

Second-grader with pocket knife faces disciplinary hearing Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:19:00 -0400
A second-grader who brought a small pocket knife to school last week will face a disciplinary hearing through the school, but no formal criminal charges, police and school officials said Tuesday.

Suffolk man charged with having sex with girl, 14 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:19:00 -0400
A Suffolk man was arrested on Monday and charged with having sex with a 14-year-old girl.

Hampton karate instructor's trial postponed Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The trial of a karate instructor accused of child abuse was postponed Monday to bring in an expert witness from Indiana.

Isle of Wight town hall meeting on Saturday Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:28:00 -0400
Residents are invited to speak their minds to the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors during a town hall meeting Saturday.

Town hall meeting set for Saturday Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Residents are invited to speak their minds to the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors during a town hall meeting Saturday.

CW offers new video to orient visitors Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:07:00 -0400
Visitors who want to make the most of their time in Colonial Williamsburg's sprawling, 175-acre Historic Area can now get some extra planning help from a new orientation video playing at the Visitor Center.

Your chance to own a piece of Carter's Grove Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Pre-auction price estimates range from $50 to $50,000 for the various items.

If you've always wanted to own a piece of the historic James River manor house long regarded as one of America's most beautiful homes, this may be your chance.

Proposed water rate hikes focus of JCC public hearing Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The plan also spells out about 20 new or raised fees that would come from planned construction.

James City County, in dire need of additional funds to balance a budget during an agonizing economic period, will hold a public hearing tonight on raising water rates and various plan review fees.

Most students OK with 'green' fees Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W & M students want fees to make environmental improvements on campus.

Most college students might be willing to pay a fee to live in "green," or environmentally friendly, campus housing, according to a new study on conservation efforts released by the College of William and Mary.

Schools trimming two days off schedule Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The school year will be two days shorter for students in Hampton public schools. The district tucked two extra days into the 2007-08 calendar in case weather closed the schools.

JCC police look for information about break-in Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:55:00 -0400
James City County police investigators are asking for information related to a break in at a local Zooms gas station and convenience store early Monday.

'The Sopranos' TV producers to speak at W&M tonight Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:39:00 -0400
Two producers from the HBO series The Sopranos will be at the College of William and Mary this evening to discuss their careers and work in television.

Public can weigh in Tues. on road improvements Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Because of the economy, smaller projects are likely to be favored.

During a scheduled public hearing Tuesday, James City County residents will have a chance to voice opinions on what roads the county should prioritize for improvement.

Storm surge knocks out power in New Kent Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hundreds were without power and one family was displaced after what some described as a tornado ripped through a part of New Kent County.

Neighbors fear pier would limit access Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The VMRC will consider an Urbanna Harbour Yacht Club plan to replace piers and boat slips.

— A yacht club's plan to build 139 boat slips along the southern shore of Urbanna Creek is drawing fire from neighbors worried the project would limit their access to the water.

Olivia's restaurant seeks site in Urbanna Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Gloucester culinary institution hopes to expand to Urbanna in time for the summer leisure season.

Grand jury questions officials Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A special panel has talked to county department heads, sources confirm.

A special grand jury probing the actions of Gloucester Board of Supervisors members has questioned at least three county department heads, Sheriff Steve Gentry and a county resident who formerly worked for a Gloucester developer.

Bank prepares to expand on success Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
While banks nationwide are in a downturn, TowneBank posted a $6M profit in the first quarter.

Hampton Roads-based TowneBank posted a $6 million profit in the first quarter of this year, a sign that bodes well for the local economy.

Hampton Roads' economy gets high marks from magazine Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hampton Roads was recently rated by Southern Business & Development magazine as the second-best economy in the South over the last 15 years. Cities with more than 3 million residents were not included in the rankings.

Cardiac care is analyzed in report Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Patients can use the information to compare hospitals' past performance.

Sentara Obici Hospital patients who underwent nonsurgical therapy for heart disease had a higher-than-expected mortality rate in 2006, according to a report released Monday.

More big firms call Texas home Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Texas passed New York as home to the most big companies in the latest list compiled by Fortune magazine. Texas now boasts 58 headquarters, three more than New York, the previous No. 1, and California, with 52.

Crabbers snap back against expected new harvest rules Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The regulations emphasize the wrong sex, the Graham & Rollins proprietors say.

— The last crab pickers in Crabtown are pushing back against a slate of expected regulations they say would force what is now a year-round industry into a part-time business or worse.

Bank of America's quarterly profit shrinks Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It could be bad timing to acquire Countrywide.

If the 77 percent drop in Bank of America's first-quarter earnings is any indication, the economy may have a long way to go before it works out the problems that began with the subprime mortgage crisis.

Bank secures $7B infusion Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
National City Corp. announced Monday it had secured a $7 billion capital infusion from equity investors to help it survive the home mortgage crisis, at least temporarily quashing speculation the nation's 10th-largest bank would have to be sold.

Northrop CEO's pay dropped 8% in 2007 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ronald Sugar, the chief executive of defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp., saw his compensation dip nearly 8 percent in 2007, even as the company's stock price climbed, according to a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Clinton grinds out victory over Obama in Pennsylvania Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:11:00 -0400
Hillary Rodham Clinton ground out a gritty victory in the Pennsylvania primary Tuesday night, defeating Barack Obama and staving off elimination in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Analysis: With Pa. win, Clinton survives for yet another day Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:18:00 -0400
Hillary Clinton should savor the moment. Soon enough, she must face the reality of time and money running out on her once-invincible campaign.

UN says Darfur conflict worsening, with perhaps 300,000 dead Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:30:00 -0400
The conflict in Darfur is deteriorating, with full deployment of a new peacekeeping force delayed until 2009 and no prospect of a political settlement for a war that has killed perhaps 300,000 people in five years, U.N. officials said Tuesday.

Hampton has paid the price, now can we bury the hatchet? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
H ampton voters can now go to the polls in two weeks knowing how much four candidates for City Council have cost them:

Realtor hopes Orphan for a Night project spreads empathy Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T his weekend, a crowd of students at Christopher Newport University volunteered to go cold and hungry.

Today's Regional Mystery Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Simulation will let panel see a flooded Hampton Roads Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A computer-generated model will offer views of the area after it's hit by rising sea levels and a big storm.

A gubernatorial panel will get a computer-animated look today at what the combination of rising sea levels and hurricane-driven storm surges could mean for Hampton Roads.

George Wallace got $450,000 in Hampton settlement Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hampton Mayor Ross A. Kearney II says the lawsuit arising from the 2005 firing of City Manager George Wallace was "frivolous."

— The city paid $450,000 to a law firm representing former City Manager George Wallace in order to settle his lawsuit alleging defamation and discrimination.What still isn't clear is how much money, if any, Wallace received after attorneys' fees were paid.

Two big rock festivals coming to amphitheater Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:54:00 -0400
The Vans Warped Tour will roll into the Virginia Beach Amphitheater on July 15, and the Mayhem Festival on Aug. 1, the promoter LiveNation announced today.

Aaron Brooks returns to hometown to invest Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:22:00 -0400
Former NFLquarterback and Newport News native Aaron Brooks Tuesday officially announced his multi-million dollar investment in the southeast community.

Police seek suspect in identity fraud Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:13:00 -0400
Police in Hampton are seeking an identity fraud suspect after a local woman informed them someone opened a bank account using her driver's license and Social Security card.

Dog jumping competition to be held in Virginia Beach Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:38:00 -0400
The Care-A-Lot Pet Supply store in Virginia Beach is hosting a Big Air DockDogs competition beginning Friday.

Power shift to WVU? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
D on't get carried away. There is not a new sheriff in town. Nor a new deputy.

High school coach arrested on child porn charges Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:24:00 -0400
A teacher and coach at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach has been arrested and charged with possessing child pornography.

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