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Hampton Roads, meet Northern Virginia. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:27:20 -0500
Legislators from Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia will meet each other halfway Wednesday when they convene their first-ever transportation summit near Richmond. Both areas suffer from traffic problems and are looking for long-term financing plans that are politically doable. Del....

Musical chairs on the Crime Commission Tue, 06 May 2008 16:17:10 -0500
The Senate Rules Committee on Tuesday reshuffled the membership of the Virginia State Crime Comission. The odd man out is Republican Sen. Tommy Norment of James City County. Norment, an attorney, has served on the commission for a number of...

Gov. Headroom?'' Tue, 06 May 2008 13:24:48 -0500
Gov. Tim Kaine is one with-it cat when it comes to technology (though not quite as cutting-edge as his predecessor'). And today the guv unveiled his newest marvel: The Gov. Tim Kaine Channel on YouTube. For those of you who...

Kaine to hold transportation town hall meeting in Hampton on May 15 Tue, 06 May 2008 09:35:39 -0500
Gov. Tim Kaine has scheduled two town hall meetings (so far) to talk about transportation in advance of the special General Assembly session he's planning for June. He'll be on the Peninsula on May 15, from 7:30 to 9 p.m....

Marshall speaking to York County GOP Women at 6 p.m. Mon, 05 May 2008 10:56:35 -0500
Del. Bob Marshall of Manassas, who along with former Gov. Jim Gilmore is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, is speaking at the York County Republican Women's Club today, Monday, at 6 p.m. The group is meeting at Joe...

Goodbye bad boy, hello hero Sun, 4 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With 'Iron Man,' a clean and sober Robert Downey Jr. has breathed life back into his flagging Hollywood career.

T o become a mega-movie star these days, a man must don the tights. With a few notable exceptions like Leonardo DiCaprio, who had the good fortune to be in the highest-grossing movie of all time (that would be "Titanic"), almost every $20-million man has done his time as a caped crusader, masked marvel or some popcorn equivalent, such as a pirate or extraterrestrial G-man.

Local entertainment brief Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Staff at Hampton Coliseum said May 5 that the recently canceled Raven-Symoné concert at Hampton Coliseum will not be rescheduled.

Kanye West's local show has a new starting time Mon, 5 May 2008 09:57:00 -0400
Kanye West's concert at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater this weekend will begin a half-hour earlier than scheduled, the promoter LiveNation announced today.

'Clean Comedy Night' plans a Mother's Day event Mon, 5 May 2008 08:48:00 -0400
This weekend's "Clean Comedy Night" at the Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg will be an all-female show in honor of Mother's Day.

Here come the mosquitoes, eager to snack on you Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Get ready: Experts foresee a mosquito season that will be both robust and early.

Army husbands to honor their wives Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Three Army wives will receive official commendations from their husbands at a ceremony at Fort Eustis tonight.

Black support for GOP may hinge on nomination fight Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Many local Republicans would back Obama, but if Clinton wins, many who vote Democratic would feel disillusioned.

The 2008 presidential campaign is turning out to be a pivotal moment for black Republicans in Hampton Roads.

Warner starts Senate bid in bipartisan push Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The former governor hopes to woo some Republican support.

Former Gov. Mark R. Warner was in full campaign mode Monday in Norfolk, highlighting his bipartisan bent in front of the USS Wisconsin.

Tuition going up at Virginia Tech Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Virginia Tech students will have to dig deeper into their wallets and bank accounts to pay for tuition and fees this fall. The university's Board of Visitors approved a range of increases for undergraduate and graduate students.

Contenders split on gas-tax holiday Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Warner and Marshall oppose the idea. Gilmore says it is worth considering.

Two of the three presidential hopefuls, a Republican and a Democrat, want to suspend the federal gas tax for the summer driving season.

Virginia Tech graduation this weekend Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium will be a sea of robes and mortarboards Friday for the university's 136th commencement ceremonies.

Tropical species threatened by warming Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Global warming might pose a great threat to tropical species, scientists say. Tropical species are accustomed to living in a small temperature range and might be unable to cope with changes of even a few degrees, according to an analysis in today's edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

A gas-tax relief holiday could do more harm than good Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The primary criticism is that over three months, the state could lose millions in federal transportation money.

With gas prices soaring and vacation season fast approaching, the idea of a summer gas-tax holiday has gained momentum on the national political stage.

Hearing on Benn's Grant on May 14 Tue, 6 May 2008 16:43:00 -0400
Benn's Grant is back for another public hearing.

Great Dismal Swamp celebrates migratory bird day Tue, 6 May 2008 16:14:00 -0400
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with a birding festival beginning Friday.

Proposed budget 2008-09: Isle of Wight County Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors last week passed a $99,722,371 operating and capital budget for the 2008-09 year. The budget includes a $96.32 million operating budget and $3.4 million capital budget. The budget does not increase the real estate tax rate of 52 cents for every $100 of assessed value, making it the lowest rate in Hampton Roads.

Isle of Wight real estate assessments up 5 percent Mon, 5 May 2008 15:48:00 -0400
Residential real estate assessments are up an average of 5.3 percent, according to figures released by Isle of Wight County today.

3 arrested, including two sailors, in Suffolk looting Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police say the men took pills, items from a tornado-ravaged home.

Three men were charged with looting a tornado-ravaged home this weekend.

WTKR files injuction in court about Suffolk's media restrictions Tue, 6 May 2008 00:42:00 -0400
WTKR-TV 3 has filed an injunction in Suffolk Circuit Court, complaining about Suffolk's media restrictions in the aftermath of last week's tornado.

633 volunteers help with tornado relief efforts Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The tornado that swept through Suffolk a week ago has since brought in 633 volunteers to assist in response and recovery efforts.

Red Cross volunteers work 3,671 hours, serve 4,555 meals Mon, 5 May 2008 17:05:00 -0400
The tornado that swept through Suffolk a week ago has since brought in 633 volunteers to assist in response and recovery efforts.

Normalcy slowly returns to schools Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Getting back to classes after the Suffolk twister helps kids re-establish their routines.

For Nichole Hamilton, one of the most important things was getting her 6-year-old daughter back into school.

W&M student finds DDT in penguins Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The William and Mary graduate student is helping unlock the secrets of Antarctic ice.

DDT was banned in the U.S. in 1973, but a College of William and Mary graduate student has found that levels of the chemical remain steady in the tissues of penguins in Antarctica, where DDT was never used.

Rescued eagle to hitch a ride to refuge Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A bald eagle rescued in December after it was hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 64 in James City County was scheduled to fly Monday to an animal sanctuary in New York, according to officials with the Wildlife Center of Virginia.

All-female comedy show to honor mothers Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
This weekend's Clean Comedy Night at the Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg will be an all-female show in honor of Mother's Day.

$545,000 pledged to W&M business school Mon, 5 May 2008 17:17:00 -0400
The College of William and Mary's faculty and staff has pledged more than $545,000 to help fund the university's business school programs and its new home, Alan B. Miller Hall.

Transit group in line for $2M in grants Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Public bus service Bay Transit will use the funds to build maintenance and administration buildings.

A public transit organization that serves 155,000 rural riders in Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex and nine other counties is in line for $2 million in grants to build maintenance and administration buildings that officials hope will save money and make operations more efficient.

Gas prices trim field trips Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The schools superintendent says he expects the system to overrun the fuel budget by $216,000 this year.

— Gloucester school principals have had to cancel some field trips to trim costs, with the school system on pace to overshoot its fuel budget by $216,000, said schools Superintendent Ben Kiser.

Gloucester supervisors may trim Planning Commission Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Board will discuss whether 13 members is too many for the Planning Commission.

A 13-member Gloucester County Planning Commission could see its membership shrink following a review by the Board of Supervisors.

New dental van will serve Gloucester, Middlesex Mon, 5 May 2008 13:26:00 -0400
A new mobile dental van will travel to schools in and around Gloucester County to provide preventive dental services to children who live in rural areas.

Employee raises trimmed in new schools budget plan Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Facing a big shortfall, the School Board also proposes eliminating two teaching positions.

The Gloucester School Board will scale back employee raises, defer funding its future retiree benefits liability and eliminate two teaching positions to plug a $685,927 hole in its operating budget.

Pork, chicken prices may rise in next wave of food inflation Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some analysts predict that overall food inflation could double this year.

Some analysts predict that overall food inflation could double this year.

Dominion asks Va. regulators for fuel cost rate increase Tue, 6 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400
Dominion Virginia Power filed a request with the State Corporation Commission on Tuesday asking for approval to raise rates about 18 percent, citing higher fuel costs for the energy provider.

Marvel Studios seeks to capitalize on box-office success of 'Iron Man' Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fresh from a $201M debut, the fledgling firm announces a sequel and four other films.

This weekend was just the beginning of Hollywood's Iron Age.

Yahoo stock drops 15% Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Yahoo Inc.'s stock took a beating Monday after Microsoft Corp. withdrew its $47.5 billion takeover bid, but the punishment wasn't as severe as many analysts anticipated because investors suspect the rivals eventually will renew their mating dance.

Oil continues to set records Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Oil futures surged to a new record past $120 a barrel Monday, raising concerns about higher prices for gasoline and goods and services throughout the economy.

GOP senators challenge ethanol mandate Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Senate Republicans have asked environmental regulators to use their power to halt the country's plans to expand ethanol production amid rising food prices.

Lawmaker asks why jumbo mortgages are still hard to get Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Barney Frank complains that despite aid from Congress, lenders have been stalling.

A key House lawmaker on Monday complained that the mortgage industry has done little over the past month to make higher-value loans available in costly housing markets after Congress took steps to try to infuse more cash into the so-called jumbo market.

Wal-Mart offers more discount prescriptions Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Prices will be lower for 90-day drug supplies and several women's medications.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, announced Monday that it will expand its discounted prescription drug program to offer 90-day supplies for $10 and add several women's medications at a discount.

Target, JPMorgan reach $3.6B deal Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Target Corp. says it is selling an interest in its credit-card receivables business to JPMorgan Chase for about $3.6 billion.

Lenders, Wall Street eyed in subprime probe Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The task force will investigate companies for fraud, and whether firms knew of the risks and hid them from investors.

Federal authorities, responding to the subprime-mortgage crisis, have formed a task force to determine if lenders or Wall Street firms participated in fraud.

Obama wins N.C. primary, Clinton leads in Indiana Tue, 6 May 2008 23:23:00 -0400
Barack Obama swept to victory in the North Carolina primary Tuesday night and declared he was closing in on the Democratic presidential nomination. Hillary Rodham Clinton clung to a narrow Indiana lead, struggling to halt her rival's march into history.

Exit polls: Race key in N.C., Ind. but Wright's impact mixed Tue, 6 May 2008 23:25:00 -0400
Race again played a pivotal role in Tuesday's Democratic presidential clashes, as whites in Indiana and North Carolina leaned solidly toward Hillary Rodham Clinton and blacks voted overwhelmingly for Barack Obama, exit polls showed. Almost half said they were influenced by the focus on Obama's former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

First international aid reaches Myanmar after cyclone Tue, 6 May 2008 23:00:00 -0400
International aid began to trickle into Myanmar on Tuesday, but the stricken Irrawaddy delta, the nation's rice bowl where 22,000 people perished and twice as many are missing, remained cut off from the world.

75 students arrested in San Diego State University drug bust Tue, 6 May 2008 20:08:00 -0400
Dozens of San Diego State University students were arrested and six fraternities were suspended after a sweeping drug investigation found that some fraternity members openly dealt drugs and one even sent a mass text message advertising cocaine, authorities said Tuesday.

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