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The GOP Convention is starting ... a bit late Sat, 31 May 2008 10:07:23 -0500

Your chance to decide Sat, 31 May 2008 09:33:11 -0500
With all the decision-making going on today -- the Republicans choosing a Senate candidate in Richmond and the Democrats figuring out what to do about delegates from Michigan and Florida -- there's no reason for the rest of us to just sit on the sidelines. Cast your votes here! Who would you rather see chosen as the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate today? ( surveys) How should the Democrats resolve the Florida-Michigan dispute? ( surveys)

For the RPV, there's a lot at stake today Sat, 31 May 2008 09:47:54 -0500
It's a big day ... and a different sort of day ... for Republicans in Richmond. They'll be choosing a candidate to run against Democrat Mark Warner in November, and they'll be choosing a party chairman. And they'll be making those decisions in an unusual atmosphere. After years of Republican dominance in Virginia, the RPV is facing serious challenges, not the least of which is, Can they work and play together? Former Gov. Jim Gilmore, the heavy favorite for the Senate nomination, left the party sharply divided when he left office. And the chairmanship battle between John Hager and Jeff Frederick has become surprisingly bitter. In case you missed it, here's a link to today's report from Daily Press political writers Hugh Lessig and David...

Let's Play Ball -- The GOP is in town Fri, 30 May 2008 12:21:35 -0500

Daily Press convention bureau, reporting in. Fri, 30 May 2008 10:01:01 -0500

Gilmore vs. Marshall, as measured by Web traffic Thu, 29 May 2008 16:44:12 -0500
These charts may, or may not, be an indicator of what's going to happen in Richmond Saturday when the RPV gets together to choose a Senate candidate to run against Mark Warner in November. They come from Compete.com, a Web analytics Web site, and what they measure is Web site traffic. If I'm Bob Marshall, I'm all over the first chart, where the green Marshall line shows an incredible surge going into April. The problem, if I'm Bob Marshall, is that the first chart is page views. If I'm Jim Gilmore, I'm really happy about the second chart, which shows traffic in terms of individual visitors, and where the red Gilmore line has a decided -- maybe even a deciding -- advantage. Here's a link...

Join us for a conversation with Vivian Paige and Jim Hoeft Thu, 29 May 2008 14:10:47 -0500
Stop by The Shad Plank Friday for an hour or so of pre-RPV convention conversation with two of our favorite political bloggers -- Vivian Paige (on the left) and Jim Hoeft of Bearing Drift (on the right). Stuck in the middle will be Daily Press political writer and Shad Plank contributor Hugh Lessig. Gather up your questions, comments and predictions and join the conversation, which we plan to start at 1:30 p.m.

Transportation may hinge on House Finance Committee Thu, 29 May 2008 11:38:18 -0500
Start talking about the special session on transportation with members of the House of Delegates and it won't be long before somebody brings up the House Finance Committee. This panel should play a major role in charting the course of the special transportation session in Richmond at the end of June, because any road funding plan is going to have to make it past that committee and House Speaker Bill Howell. Now take a look at who sits on the panel. Chairman Harry "Bob" Purkey, R-Virginia Beach, has insisted publicly that something has to be done on transportation, especially to kickstart stagnant projects with growing prices in Hampton Roads. After that, you have 12 Republicans and 9 Democrats. Republicans: Robert Orrock, Lee Ware, Kathy Byron,...

Let's talk ... now! Thu, 29 May 2008 08:47:22 -0500

'Sex and the City:' Better than ever Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At the New York City premiere of "Sex and the City," cast member Willie Garson (Stanford Blatch) called the highly anticipated movie "critic-proof." If the crowds at early screenings are any predictor of box office performance, he's right. Happily, he doesn't have to be. Witty, effervescent and unexpectedly thoughtful, the big-screen iteration of the HBO series stands up beautifully (and somewhat miraculously) to the twin pressures of popular expectation and critical assessment.

Which 'Sex and the City' character are you? Fri, 30 May 2008 16:16:00 -0400
Are you a seemingly innocent Charlotte? Or, maybe, saucy Samantha? And who wouldn't want to be Carrie?

Richmond folk festival brings wealth of talent Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T he first six acts coming to this year's Richmond Folk Festival were announced this week, and they're an impressive bunch: The Dan Tyminski Band, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Ledward Ka'apana and Mike Kaawa, Howard Tate, Dale Watson and Liadan . The festival takes place Oct. 10-12 in downtown Richmond.

Chamber group plays first concert in Newport News Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
D ora Marshall Mullins, a former Newport News resident and a frequent performer in the Hampton Roads region, has founded the Virginia Beach Philharmonic Society and Chamber Orchestra.

Before you landscape, have a plan Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I f you're thinking about upping the curb appeal of your house or redoing the back yard for a big event, here are some landscaping ideas from Peggy Krapf. She's a member of the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers and owner of Heart's Ease Landscape and Garden Design in the Toano area of James City County.

State GOP 'on the edge' at convention Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The mood is unsettled, as today's Republican U.S. Senate pick will be an underdog against Democrat Mark R. Warner in November.

Virginia Republicans, aiming for a reversal of recent electoral fortunes, convened their state convention Friday amid hopes of uniting behind a U.S. Senate candidate who can pull off a November surprise.

You can be part of Shad Plank Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As the Republican Party of Virginia gathers in Richmond to choose a candidate for the U.S. Senate, Daily Press political writer Hugh Lessig will host a live-blogging session this afternoon with two of the area's most respected political bloggers — Vivian Paige on the left and J.R. Hoeft on the right. Bring your questions, comments and predictions and join the conversation on the Daily Press political blog, The Shad Plank, at www.shadplank.com . And keep watching The Shad Plank all day today and Saturday for the latest convention news.

Tunnel toll? Try two dollars each way Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Are you ready to pay? Highway officials and business leaders say there's big potential for tolling projects to expand Hampton Roads' transportation network.

Federal highway officials said Wednesday that Virginia is ripe for a tolling program to raise money for road projects and alter the way drivers use the state's interstate system.

Police spokeswoman has new post Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The city's police department spokeswoman will take over as director of media and community relations officials announced.

South Church St. drivers to catch a brief break Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Construction is wrapping up before the next phase starts in February.

Drivers will soon get a reprieve from the lane closures on South Church Street, but it won't last long.

Fire damages home in Isle of Wight Thu, 29 May 2008 17:20:00 -0400
Flames damaged a Rushmere home Thursday when fire broke out.

Former fire chief charged in years-old sexual assaults Thu, 29 May 2008 14:45:00 -0400
A former volunteer fire chief was charged for sexual offenses against a boy and a young man several years ago.

Suffolk getting a new spokesperson Thu, 29 May 2008 11:49:00 -0400
The city's current police department spokeswoman will take over as director of media and community relations for the whole city, Suffolk officials announced Thursday.

Residents' meeting on railroad traffic on June 10 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:34:00 -0400
Suffolk's Department of Economic Development will hold an informational meeting for residents next month to discuss the anticipated increase in railroad traffic generated by port growth.

Fires cause damage to two homes Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Flames damaged a Rushmere home Thursday when a fire broke out.

Free school breakfast Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Suffolk schools will again be providing breakfast for all children free of charge for part of this summer, through a federal summer food program.

Chuckatuck library closing for repairs Thu, 29 May 2008 11:51:00 -0400
The Chuckatuck Library Branch in Suffolk will be closed next Wednesday for six days for repairs.

Godspeed to set sail in June Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The 17th-century replica ship will be open to the public in Norfolk and Cape Charles.

Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed will be on the move for the first half of June, providing ample opportunities to view the vessel both up close while dockside and in the Chesapeake Bay under full sail.

Will this budget ever get passed? Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Reopening the discussion June 10 could lead to the merging of agencies and staff cuts.

The Never-Ending Budget Season in James City County might finally end next month, but the final chapter could be an unexpectedly explosive one.

Retired general named W&M vice president Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
James R. Golden, a retired Army brigadier general and current head of the College of William and Mary's economic development office, has been named vice president of the school.

Police arrest man on exposure charges Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Williamsburg Williamsburg police arrested a 24-year-old man Thursday on charges that he exposed himself to a young girl on Richmond Road, according to police.

Man sentenced on gun, drug charges Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Williamsburg man was sentenced this week to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug and gun charges.

Camps to boost interest in engineering Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
TNCC will hold free summer seminars for high school students.

Thomas Nelson Community College will hold two summer camps for high school students interested in engineering.

Police say man exposed himself to young girl Fri, 30 May 2008 17:46:00 -0400
Williamsburg police arrested a 24-year-old man Thursday on charges that he allegedly exposed himself to a young girl in the 3000 block of Richmond Road, according to police.

Retired brigadier general named W&M vice president Fri, 30 May 2008 14:33:00 -0400
James R. Golden, a retired Army brigadier general and current head of the College of William and Mary's economic development office, has been named vice president of the school.

Grand jury to get embezzlement case Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It will decide if there is enough evidence to indict a former housing authority official.

A grand jury will decide if there's enough evidence to indict the former executive director of the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority on charges of embezzlement in connection with buying more than $700 worth of clothing last year using the agency's credit card.

Anglers need to be patient while Walkers Dam is fixed Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fishermen can still cast their lines from the shore on the Chickahominy Lake.

— Anglers who flock to Walkers Dam in New Kent County when the bowfin, herring and largemouth bass are biting will have to be patient a little while longer.

Famous resting place a landmark Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Warner Hall and graveyard is not only the burial place of many ancestors of important historical figures, such as George Washington, Robert E. Lee and Queen Elizabeth, it's also listed on both the Virginia and National Registers of Historic Landmarks.

Lender settles for $100,000 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Check 'n Go, the state's second-largest payday firm, was hit with a host of undisclosed allegations.

As the General Assembly debates the future of payday lending in Virginia, the state's second-largest payday lender has paid $100,000 to settle charges of widely violating state laws.

Virginia schools to receive more federal money Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:24:00 -0500
Virginia was one of 41 states receiving school improvement grants from the U.S. Department of Education. The grants, which states are expected to use to turn around schools with low student achievement, were announced Wednesday and are the latest round of grant funding aimed at improving student performance in struggling schools. Virginia will receive $1.95 million for school improvement, part of more than $90 million awarded to states.

Closings for Lee-Jackson Day & Martin Luther King Day Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
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'Intellectually disabled,' not 'mentally retarded' Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Some lawmakers want the state code changed because, a Fairfax senator says, "Words matter. They matter a lot."

Legislation is moving through the General Assembly that would remove the phrase "mental retardation" from the state code and replace it with "persons with intellectual disabilities."

Webb calls for stronger Navy fleet Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The senator wants to increase the size of the fleet beyond its current target of 313 vessels.

Sen. Jim Webb called for a stronger Navy fleet and expressed frustration with Senate Republicans and the Bush administration for obstructionist tactics Wednesday in a speech to the Surface Navy Association.

Senator calls for stronger U.S. Naval fleet Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:05:00 -0500
U.S. Sen. Jim Webb called for a stronger U.S. Naval fleet and expressed frustration with Senate Republicans and the Bush Administration for obstructionist tactics today in a speech to the Surface Navy Association.

Iverson gives $100,000 to NN Gun Buy Back program Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
"If we can prevent one more child from being killed ... then it is more than worth it," the Peninsula native says.

Basketball star Allen Iverson is donating $100,000 to support the Newport News Police Department's "Gun Buy Back" program, U.S. Rep. Robert C. Scott announced Wednesday night.

R&B artist Chauncey Hannibal jailed in Va. Beach Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Chauncey Hannibal, a former member of Blackstreet, has been extradited from California to Hampton Roads and is being held at the Virginia Beach City Jail.

Commission says oyster stock may be too fragile Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:44:00 -0500
A Maryland commission on saving the Chesapeake Bay's beleaguered oyster population has concluded that trying to both save the oyster and the oyster industry might be mutually exclusive.

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Your natural gas bill is on its way up Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Columbia Gas says prices will be 27 percent higher this summer. Virginia Natural Gas sets its price at the end of June.

Natural gas prices have been spiking to record levels nationwide in recent months, and that will mean higher natural gas bills for the summer in Hampton Roads.

China says some plastic bags to go Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
This weekend, China will become the latest country to ban some free plastic bags, part of a government-led campaign to cut waste and help the environment.

Outlook is good, Lowe's CEO says Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The chief executive officer of Lowe's Cos. said Friday that population growth and the aging of the country's more than 130 million existing homes provided a favorable long-term outlook for the home improvement industry.

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