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Hold those summer vacation plans. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:13:24 -0500
Gov. Tim Kaine said today that he still wants to call a special session on transportation, and now he's aiming for the second half of June. Previously, it had been mid-May to mid-June. Kaine made the comments on WRVA radio...

Wilder on Obama Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:49:15 -0500
Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder knows a thing or two about running as an African-American, so it's no surprise that he has some advice for presidential frontrunner Sen. Barack Obama. In an interview with Bloomberg reporter Heidi Pryzbyla, Wilder says,...

Bob Marshall bites back against the inevitable Jim Gilmore... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:33:52 -0500
Remember last week when former Gov. Jim Gilmore's campaign released internal canvassing numbers to suggest that Gilmore had wrapped up the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate. At the time, the spokesman for Republican hopeful Bob Marshall called the...

A little judicial smackdown... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:46:54 -0500
Hampton's judges have been in dispute for years, but it seemed like the two chambers of the General Assembly were in agreement on judicial appointments until about 9:30 p.m. last night. The issue could have gone away quietly, instead the...

Coming soon: The Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis Post Office Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:19:55 -0500
Gloucester's main post office will soon bear the name of former Rep. Jo Ann Davis, who died of breast cancer last fall at the age of 57. The U.S. Senate approved a bill naming the post office at Gloucester Courthouse...

Latin Kings comedy show canceled Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:08:00 -0400
The Latin Kings of Comedy show scheduled for Sunday at Chrysler Hall has been canceled.

Ella Fitzgerald celebrated with an eclectic festival Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
This year's Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival will feature certified giant of jazz Dave Brubeck and a broad range of genre-jumping, jazzy sounds.

In the past, the Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival has honored America's First Lady of Song with some of the top vocalists in the jazz game: Jane Monheit, Diana Krall, Dianne Reeves, Diane Schuur, Kurt Elling.

TV Briefs Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Rolling Stone magazine ranks The NorVa Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The club's backstage hot tub helped secure the top-five honor.

The May 1 edition of Rolling Stone magazine names Norfolk's NorVa one of the five best rock clubs in the nation.

Learn tricks of growing violets Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W henever I see an African violet, I always picture myself back in my grandmother's kitchen where pots of the flowers lined the windowsills.

Pilot insurance program for some low-income workers is rejected Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
More than $107M in construction projects for local universities was approved.

The House of Delegates on Wednesday rejected a proposal from Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to establish a pilot health insurance program in Hampton Roads for low-income workers at small businesses.

Lawmakers seek federal aid for watermen Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Virginia legislators ask the governor to pursue relief for those affected by new crabbing limits.

All 40 Virginia state senators and several Hampton Roads-area delegates have asked Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to petition for federal disaster relief for watermen affected by new restrictions on commercial crabbing in the state.

State lawmakers return to Richmond Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The General Assembly is back in business to tie up loose ends from this winter's session.

Election of judges, finalizing construction projects and settling a debate over drug funding for mental health headline the agenda today as state lawmakers return to Capitol Square.

Could a toll pay for HRBT's expansion? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Del. Hamilton proposes that a contractor expand and maintain the bridge-tunnel. In exchange, it would get the $2 fees.

Del. Phil Hamilton, R-Newport News, wants to know if the private sector can accomplish something that government has failed to do: expand the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

Another case of rabies confirmed in Isle of Wight Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:18:00 -0400
The county saw its third confirmed rabies case of 2008 in a dead skunk found in the Burwells Bay Road area in northernmost Isle of Wight.

Suffolk Mayor: Fund simulation, modeling center Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:42:00 -0400
Much of Suffolk's economic success over the past decade stems from the city's new role as the home of Hampton Road's modeling and simulation industry, an industry that continues to have a bright future, Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson in her state of the city address Thursday.

Man faces robbery charges Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The ATM suspect also faces a burglary charge in N.C., police say.

A Suffolk man was arrested and charged with robbing an ATM customer in north Suffolk.

Isle of Wight confirms second rabies case of '08 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:09:00 -0400
A rabid raccoon was confirmed Tuesday as the county's second rabies case of 2008.

Portsmouth man arrested in 7-Eleven holdup Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:35:00 -0400
Police arrested a 43-year-old Portsmouth man for holding up a North Suffolk 7-Eleven.

Patience urged on assessment appeals Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
"We are going to move through the process, and from that we'll move forward," the mayor says.

The Suffolk City Council met in closed session for more than two hours Monday evening but emerged saying that the normal assessment appeals process should be allowed to run its course before any action would be taken regarding City Assessor Maria Kattman.

Disabled man injured during home invasion Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police: Attack not related to other north Suffolk incidents.

Police are looking for two men who injured a Down syndrome man in a North Suffolk home invasion Saturday.

Residents need other housing arrangements Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Smithfield officials will look at alternative housing arrangements for a 2.5-acre parcel at James and Washington streets.

Second-grader to face disciplinary hearing Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A second-grader who brought a small pocketknife to school last week will face a disciplinary hearing through the school but no formal criminal charges, police and Suffolk school officials said Tuesday.

JCC man charged with sex crimes against children Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:55:00 -0400
James City County Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with several sexual offenses against children over the past few years.

Arrest made in Williamsburg robbery Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:32:00 -0400
A Williamsburg man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a robbery last week on Merrimac Trail.

James City purchases, preserves sensitive land Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:29:00 -0400
A tract of environmentally sensitive land along Route 5 at Powhatan Creek has been preserved by James City County.

Part of Colonial Parkway closed next week Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:38:00 -0400
The Colonial Parkway will be closed between the traffic circle at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center and Newport Avenue next week for emergency repair work.

Busch Gardens named America's most beautiful theme park Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:49:00 -0400
The Busch Gardens theme park in the Williamsburg area has been chosen as the nation's "most beautiful" park by the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA).

Former astronaut ties space exploration to English settlement of Jamestown Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Roger Crouch encouraged students to take risks and persevere as they chase their dreams.

Before we talk about those new rockets and the expanded International Space Station that will set the stage for humans to return to the moon, step back in time.

Use fees might be blocked Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Christian group sues over fees it has to pay to access district buildings.

A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools from charging a nonprofit, evangelical Christian group for use of school buildings.

Williamsburg nursing home has record of investigations Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ruxton Health of Williamsburg has had 28 complaints since January 2006.

In the Virginia Department of Health's complaint investigation records, the woman is referred to only as Resident No. 8.

Options explored for Eastern State's land Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A who's-who of area leadership told outside urban planners what's needed in the region.

Gloucester board approves tax increases Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County schools face another $150,000 in cuts in the proposed 2008-09 budget.

Supervisors reached a consensus Tuesday night on taxing rates for the upcoming budget that call for a real estate tax rate increase of 4 cents and a personal property tax rate increase of 40 cents, each per $100 of assessed value.

VIMS reseachers featured on PBS show Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Researchers from the Virginia Institute Marine Science will be featured on a National Geographic television show airing on PBS tonight.

Phoebus business owners are in it for the long haul Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Shop keepers say they aren't worried as Fort Monroe's future debated.

Shopkeepers say they aren't worried about future business as Fort Monroe's fate is debated.

AirTran to stop service between NN and Tampa Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:19:00 -0400
Some passengers already had tickets to fly direct after the new cut-off date of May 6.

The daily non-stop flight between the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and Tampa on AirTran Airways will end on May 6.

Cox adds hi-def channel to local lineup Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:19:00 -0400
Cox Communications added WSKY TV-4 on Thursday to its lineup of high-definition channels.

Northrop's earnings dip due to shipbuilding problems Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0400
Northrop Grumman Corp. on Thursday said first-quarter profits fell by 32 percent, a decline related to delays in the completion of its LHD-8 amphibious assault ship.

Sam's Club will limit rice buys Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sam's Club, the membership warehouse division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., is limiting how much rice customers can buy. The broader chain of Wal-Mart stores has no plans to limit food purchases, however. Sam's Club says it'll limit customers to four bags at a time of jasmine, basmati and long-grain white rice. Rice prices have been hitting record highs recently on worries about tight supplies. Sam's Club's restriction is effective immediately at all locations where quantity restrictions are allowed by law.

Circuit City talks are urged Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
An activist shareholder urged Circuit City Stores Inc. on Wednesday to allow Blockbuster Inc. to examine its finances and start good-faith negotiations on the movie-rental chain's bid for the Richmond-based electronics retailer. Wattles Capital Management, which owns about 6.5 percent of Circuit City's stock, said in a letter to Circuit City that the company should provide access to Blockbuster and discuss its buyout proposal along with other possible bids.

Apple's 2Q profit beats forecasts Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Apple says its fiscal second-quarter earnings jumped to beat analyst estimates as computer and iPod revenue grew.

Converters will give your old tube TVs extra years of life Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Wide-screen format means some manual adjustments are needed.

Did my TV screen just shrink?

Military health fraud has cost $100M Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Prosecutors and court records say Philippine providers conspired with U.S. veterans over a decade.

The U.S. military's health insurance program has been swindled out of more than $100 million over the last decade in the Philippines, where doctors, hospitals and clinics have conspired with American veterans to submit bogus claims, according to prosecutors and court records.

McCain offers his vision of new GI bill Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, laid the groundwork Tuesday to derail an effort by Virginia Sen. Jim Webb to offer full college tuition to U.S. military veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Protesters in Australian capital for Olympic torch relay Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0400
The Australian leg of the Olympic torch relay began Thursday amid large crowds and tight security to prevent disruptions by protesters. At least two people were detained as supporters and detractors of China's government faced off in minor scuffles before the start.

Delta, Northwest lose combined $10.5B on high fuel, charges Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:36:00 -0400
Delta and Northwest, seeking to combine to create the world's largest airline, posted losses Wednesday totaling $10.5 billion for the first three months of the year due to exorbitant fuel prices and write-downs of their companies' value.

Today's Regional Mystery Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q : Are the rates for water delivered by Newport News Waterworks the same for residential and business customers?

TNCC head gets no-confidence vote Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Faculty Senate is critical of Charles A. Taylor, but the school's board commends him for his performance.

Full-time faculty at Thomas Nelson Community College publicly rebuked the college's president this week, after a majority approved a resolution expressing "no confidence in the leadership of President Charles A. Taylor."

Dispute over Gear's sister results in no Hampton judicial appointments Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Senate and House of Delegates blame each other in not filling four judgeships.

JV basketball coach accused of having sex with student Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:52:00 -0400
The junior varsity girls basketball coach at Norfolk Academy has been arrested after a parent at the school told police the coach was having sexual relations with a student.

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