News 2008-05-10 Andanh.com

Warner's Vanasse strategy... Fri, 09 May 2008 11:40:41 -0500
It seems fairly obvious when you take a look at the political playing field in the Virginia U.S. Senate race, but some things just need to be spelled out. U.S. Sen John Warner, 81, is hanging up his legislative shoes...

HRBT? Your words are strange to us .... Thu, 08 May 2008 15:09:30 -0500
Del. Bob Brink, D-Arlington, certainly knows about traffic problems in his neck of the woods up in Northern Virginia. He's more perplexed by his cousins in congestion from Hampton Roads. On Wednesday, when the two regions got together to talk...

The case for an Obama - Webb ticket.... Thu, 08 May 2008 11:26:16 -0500
With Barack Obama locking up frontrunner status over Hillary Clinton during the North Carolina and Indiana primaries, it's only natural that specualtion abounds over his vice presidential pick. In the latest edition of political analysis in Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball,...

The Superdelegate Shuffle Wed, 07 May 2008 17:17:56 -0500
Barack Obama's big win Tuesday night in North Carolina, wiping out Hillary Clinton's gain in the popular vote totals from her Pennsylvania victory, is increasing the pressure on some of Clinton's superdelegates to rethink their support. One Virginia superdelegate caved...

The governor's transportation plan about to drop? Wed, 07 May 2008 14:55:54 -0500
According to the official schedule from the executive mansion, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine will be kicking off a transportation town hall meeting tour next Tuesday in Woodbridge. That means that Kaine pretty much has to trot out his plan for...

Comedian Bruce Bruce to perform in Virginia Beach Wed, 7 May 2008 11:56:00 -0400
Comedian Bruce Bruce, known for his stint as host on BET's "Comic View," will perform at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant at the end of May.

Virginia Symphony concert to be rebroadcast on WHRO-TV Wed, 7 May 2008 16:15:00 -0400
The Virginia Symphony's May 16 performance of Gabriel Faure's Requiem will be broadcast live on WHRO-TV, Channel 15.

Temptations out, Kem in jazz festival Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The R & B singer has a new CD coming out.

Kem, the R&B vocalist, will replace The Temptations Revue with Dennis Edwards for the June 28 portion of the Hampton Jazz Festival, organizers said May 7.

Read a little more into these contemporary sculptures Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A book is just a book is just a book — if you think about it like most people.

Father knows best: It's not a good idea to plant tomatoes in cold soil Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I know it's almost tomato- and pepper-planting time when my father begins prepping his transplants on the back porch. Every April he buys seedlings and puts them into larger pots filled with rich potting soil. The pots stay outdoors in the sun and come indoors at night until temperatures stabilize. This allows the root systems to develop before they go in the ground. Dad knows planting tomatoes in cold soil before mid-May does little good.

Williamsburg author's heroine triumphs in Southwest Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W illiamsburg author Greg Lilly found inspiration in the American Southwest for his third novel, "Under a Copper Moon" (Cherokee McGhee, $17.95).

Tech police earn Governor's Award Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The action by Virginia Tech police to storm a building as a gunman inside shot 30 people dead last year won the agency a Governor's Award for teamwork.

Emergency responders will get digital alert system Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The satellite network should be available in Hampton Roads by prime hurricane season.

Wind-whipped phone lines, downed cell phone towers and spotty Internet connections could leave local officials stranded and starved for information during a hurricane.

Concert attendees can help tornado victims Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Country music fans attending tonight's Brooks & Dunn concert at Virginia Beach Amphitheater can drop off a few dollars to help those hurt by last week's tornadoes.

Common ground sought on transportation issues Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Lawmakers say funding decisions shouldn't be left to localities, and new taxes or fees should have a logical connection.

Good intentions collided with political reality Wednesday as legislators from Virginia's two most congested regions met each other halfway to discuss their transportation woes.

Warner tries his luck at right-leaning shop Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Nearing the end of his official kickoff tour, the Democrat stops in at one of the Peninsula's conservative bastions.

Alan Vanasse was an impeccable host Wednesday, making the rounds introducing former Gov. Mark R. Warner to all the luncheon regulars at Vanasse Bait and Tackle in Fox Hill.

Police have suspected U of Richmond gunman in custody Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The University of Richmond and local police say a man has been charged in an incident that led to a four-hour campus lockdown.

Response team to release harp seal Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The stranding response team at the Virginia Aquarium will release a harp seal today after nursing the animal back to health.

Immigration officials take 33 into custody Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took 29 men and four women into custody Wednesday. ICE spokeswoman Ernestine Fobbs said they were charged with immigration violations and are being detained for further processing.

Election roundup: What happened at the polls Tuesday Tue, 6 May 2008 17:59:00 -0400
Low turnout reported in Hampton, Newport News

Prosecutor to try on judicial robe Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two candidates have announced plans to run for the Isle of Wight commonwealth's attorney's job.

W. Parker Councill once prosecuted a man who murdered his girlfriend and set the apartment complex on fire to cover it up. There was also a double homicide in 1998 that left two cousins dead. And a robbery in which a clerk was left for dead that led to a trial that called for a Turkish interpreter.

Questions swirl around assessments Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Council considers allowing people more time to file appeals.

The Suffolk City Council has called a special meeting for Monday evening to discuss what's next following the firing of City Assessor Maria Kattmann on Wednesday.

Elementary principal moves up to new post Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One of Suffolk's elementary school principals will take over leadership at King's Fork High School when the current principal retires at the end of the year, the Suffolk School Board decided Thursday night.

Corrections Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Former Suffolk City Assessor Maria Kattmann's name was misspelled in an article inside Friday's front section.

King's Fork Elementary gets a new principal Fri, 9 May 2008 11:31:00 -0400
One of Suffolk's elementary school principals will take over leadership at King's Fork High School when the current principal retires at the end of the year, the Suffolk School Board decided Thursday night.

Officer kills man who lunged with knife Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A police officer shot and killed an apparently suicidal man who lunged at him with a knife on Thursday night in Portsmouth.

Suffolk City Council fires assessor Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Council members received numerous complaints about Maria Kattmann's assessments.

City Assessor Maria Kattmann was fired Wednesday night because there were "major problems" with her assessments, not for any political reasons, City Council members said Thursday.

School board members say don't cut raises Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Technology upgrades, new buses among possible items to cut.

Several Suffolk School Board members told school officials Thursday to keep their hands off employee pay raises.

WTKR ends legal bid for Suffolk access Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Media were unfairly barred by police from tornado-hit areas, WTKR said.

The local television station that complained about Suffolk's restrictions to neighborhoods ravaged by the April 28 tornado on Thursday ceased its legal action.

Williamsburg ready for invasion of bikes Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The city is trying to increase the number of people biking to work.

Supervisors agree to cut funding for schools Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Officials are "disappointed" with the $828,156 cutback.

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools will have to scale back employee raises or find something else in its budget to prune after the James City County Board of Supervisors reached consensus Thursday to give schools $828,156 less than they anticipated.

Week's 2nd bomb threat empties school Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Lafayette High School was evacuated for an hour Friday after receiving a bomb threat, its second this week, but a sweep of the school determined the threat to be a hoax, according to James City County police.

Celebrate golden spike at Train Day events Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It's official. Today is train day in Williamsburg.

Fifes and Drums at CW celebrate 50 years Fri, 9 May 2008 15:36:00 -0400
Special events inside and outside of the Historic Area will mark the 50th anniversary of the musical face of CW.

The Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2008 by making a number of special performances, including at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in November in New York City.

Lafayette High evacuated after bomb threat Fri, 9 May 2008 16:54:00 -0400
Lafayette High School was briefly evacuated for an hour Friday after receiving a bomb threat, its second this week, but a sweep of the school determined the threat to be a hoax, according to James City County Police.

Williamsburg celebrates first-ever train day on Saturday Fri, 9 May 2008 00:18:00 -0400
It's official. Saturday is train day in Williamsburg.

Supervisors trim money for schools Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— A majority of county supervisors agreed late Thursday to reduce proposed county funding to Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools by $500,000 next fiscal year. That's on top of a previously announced cut of about $300,000.

Funding has schools officials worried Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With the latest proposed cuts, the total reduction would be about $1 million.

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Superintendent Gary S. Mathews, School Board members and other school district administrators voiced their opposition Thursday to a suggestion to further reduce school funding in James City County's proposed budget.

Settlement finally reached in leaky-courthouse lawsuits Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Middlesex liked its chances in front of a jury but took a sure payment of $100,000.

A legal spat between Middlesex County and a Lynchburg architect over leaks and mold in the new courthouse has come to an end with an agreement that leaves the county in line for $100,000.

Seven students face discipline over graffiti Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Community service or a prom or graduation ban are possible, but criminal charges are unlikely.

Seven Gloucester High School seniors are facing disciplinary action after officials found vulgarities spray-painted outside on high school grounds early Wednesday morning.

Council set to vote on condo project Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Maryland developer pledges improved public waterfront access in revised plan.

The Urbanna Town Council is scheduled to vote at its regular May 19 meeting on a developer's proposal to build 14 waterfront condominiums.

Member resigns from Planning Commission Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Wyvonnia "Bunny" Carter cites "personal obligations" and says she'll leave immediately.

Wyvonnia "Bunny" Carter has resigned from the Gloucester County Planning Commission amid supervisors' plans to trim the panel by five members.

Roaring Springs Plantation Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In "Images of America: Gloucester County," author Sara E. Lewis says Roaring Spring Plantation in Gloucester was built by James Bishop Taliaferro. The plantation land was granted to Mordecai Cooke in the 17th century. The farm was in the center of Gloucester County, and Lewis says it was an important location in certain historic events: Jousting tournaments were sometimes held there, and the Gloucester militia was often nearby traveling the road before the Civil War.

Gloucester man indicted in crash that killed 2 friends Wed, 7 May 2008 15:49:00 -0400
A grand jury has indicted a Gloucester man in connection with a January wreck that killed two 20-year-olds who were riding in his car.

Urbanna to have new mayor, 4 new councilmen Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Urbanna voters embraced change Tuesday, voting out an incumbent and installing four fresh faces on the Town Council.

Planning Commission may get smaller Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Supervisors consider not reappointing planning commission members.

The Board of Supervisors is set to trim the number of Gloucester County Planning Commission members by five beginning next month.

West Point: Unopposed incumbents retain seats Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There were no surprises in Tuesday's Town Council election, with West Point voters returning to office four incumbents running unopposed for their own seats.

Hampton's farmers market arrives in downtown today Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The event featuring food and goods will be on Saturdays, rain or shine, through September.

Downtown Hampton will debut its farmers market this morning in Carousel Park.

Coast Guard finally gets its ship Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
First in a series of massive ships built by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman is delivered.

After repeated delays and cost overruns, the Coast Guard on Thursday accepted the first in a series of massive ships built by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman that are the cornerstone of a multibillion-dollar fleet modernization.

Gas gauge Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some of the lowest prices drivers reported Friday to virginiabeachgasprices.com:

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