News 2008-06-29 Andanh.com

A camper's delight Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For family-oriented water fun and fresh-water fishing, try Lake Gaston

S ure, many Peninsula residents only have to open their back door to see and smell the water. But is that really a vacation? For some great freshwater fishing and that small-town feel, Lake Gaston may be just enough of a change to clear your head.

Roads bill won't pass as is, but, hey, it was a start Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A few random observations from the on-again, off-again General Assembly session on transportation that recessed last week until July 9.

Enjoy fireworks across Virginia — from Hampton Roads to Lexington Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Search the state's tourism Web site by city or zip code to find July 4 displays.

Virginia's tourism group is offering a statewide calendar of July 4 fireworks displays, online at virginia.org/July4th.

Dominion gets OK to raise power rate 18%; more hikes planned Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Regulators will be asking some tough questions about how the utility could reduce its expenses.

The Virginia State Corporation Commission approved a Dominion Virginia Power rate hike Friday afternoon that will increase the cost of an average residential bill by about $16.61 a month starting in July.

VCU allows police officer to keep degree Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Virginia Commonwealth University officials say the school improperly awarded a bachelor's degree to Richmond's former police chief, but they'll let him keep it.

Center to return three sea turtles to Atlantic Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Three sea turtles are returning to the Atlantic Ocean after undergoing rehabilitation at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.

Va. to expand Sunday sales of alcohol July 6 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State-run liquor stores in five Virginia cities can begin selling alcoholic beverages on Sunday next month.

Tree falls on firefighter battling Dismal Swamp blaze Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A hard hat helps a Florida man, whose injuries included cuts and two broken bones.

Firefighters have the Suffolk fire that has blanketed Hampton Roads with smoke for three weeks 90 percent under control and are thankful one of their own is alive and well after getting hit by a falling tree.

Mini-van runs into Suffolk shop Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:07:00 -0400
A mini-van ran into Pinners Flower Shop in Suffolk on Saturday evening, damaging both the shop and the vehicle.

Williamsburg, JCC revamping programming on TV channel Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Williamsburg and James City County's public access television channel will be revamped starting July 1.

County names new business facilitator Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 10-year county employee has been named to the new position of business facilitator.

Driver thrown from truck, crushed Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A driver was thrown from a truck and crushed to death when the vehicle overturned on him at 8:16 a.m. Friday on Interstate 64 near Norge in James City County.

Busch plans to keep theme parks safe Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Anheuser-Busch explained on Friday how it will boost its share price to fend off InBev.

Breathe easy for now, Williamsburg.

Shipyard names O'Brien to directorship Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding on Friday announced it has promoted Jim O'Brien to director of test engineering in Newport News.

Local banker now on Fed board Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
TowneBank senior vice president Elizabeth A. Duke will help guide the U.S. financial system.

A local banker now belongs to a seven-member board responsible for the safety of the nation's financial system.

Gates takes last walk down memory lane Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On his final full day at Microsoft Bill Gates went on stage to reminisce with his longtime friend Steve Ballmer.

Oil prices just keep rising as dollar falls Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Oil futures climbed to a new record near $143 a barrel Friday as the dollar weakened against the euro, confirming expectations that the falling greenback, a major factor in crude's stratospheric rise, will extend its decline and add to oil's appeal.

Virgin Mobile to pay $39M for South Korea's Helio Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Virgin Mobile USA Inc. is buying Helio LLC, a struggling cell phone carrier that was founded to bring the advanced features of South Korean phones to the U.S. market.

Military gets no break when it comes to fuel costs Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Consumers at the gas pump aren't the only ones suffering sticker shock. Military units in Iraq and elsewhere will see another hike in fuel costs next week, the second increase this budget year because of soaring oil prices.

Volatile week ends with big losses Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Major indexes are down. Dow falls to its lowest point since 2006.

Wall Street ended a depressing week with another big loss on Friday, with the Dow Jones industrials falling more than 100 points amid ever-escalating worries about high oil prices and fallout from the credit crisis. The major indexes are all down more than 3 percent for the week.

Rights group: Post-election violence in Zimbabwe Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:32:00 -0400
Supporters of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe used batons and thick sticks to beat people who couldn't prove they voted in a runoff election in which the longtime ruler was the only candidate, an international rights group said Sunday.

Blast in India's northeast kills 6 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:28:00 -0400
A blast at a crowded roadside market Sunday in India's restive northeast killed six people and injured 40, a local official said.

Malaysia's Anwar accused of sodomy again Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:27:00 -0400
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim took refuge at the Turkish Embassy on Sunday after police began probing an allegation that he sodomized his male aide, reprising a sex scandal that led to his imprisonment a decade ago.

Pakistani forces take control of area in Khyber Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:47:00 -0400
Paramilitary troops returned Sunday to posts they had been forced to abandon and Pakistani forces widened their offensive against militants operating in a volatile tribal area along the Afghan border, an official said.

Reports: Model dies in fall from NYC building Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:45:00 -0400
A European Vogue cover model fell to her death from her Manhattan apartment building Saturday in an apparent suicide, published reports said.

`Dodgers beat Angels without a hit Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:48:00 -0400
Jered Weaver and Jose Arredondo combined to no-hit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night -- and it still wasn't good enough for the Los Angeles Angels.

Beef dispute confronts Rice on Korean visit Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:53:00 -0400
Beef bested bombs.

Smoky skies threaten health in fiery California Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:49:00 -0400
Hundreds of lightning-sparked wildfires have turned the air of Northern California into an unhealthy stew of smoke and ash, forcing the cancellation of athletic events and other outdoor activities.

Harley-Davidson's generosity helped veteran claim his hole-in-one prize Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A ir Force veteran Allen Underwood of Yorktown is a good golfer with a 7 handicap, but recently he was hacking away miserably in a charity tournament at Langley Air Force Base.

Hampton man tells OPEC to kiss his '&%! Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:46:00 -0400
Many people are outraged with the high prices at the pump, but Gary Cooper, a truck driver from Hampton, took a unique stand to express his opinion about fuel prices.

Son killed to 'help' victim, mom says Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A suspect in the murder of a homeless man told his mother, "It's OK. People will understand."

The mother of the suspect charged in the death of a homeless man last week on Merrimac Trail said Friday her son believed he'd performed a mercy killing.

19-year-old dies in fire at Newport News complex Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:33:00 -0400
19-year-old, Gregory David Smith II, died in an early morning fire in Newport News.

God is the first, last and only thing you seek Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
E very morning I usually have my private devotional time with God. I love this time of intimate study, insight and prayer.

Fatal fire in Newport News Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 19-year-old man died in an early morning fire at the Oyster Point Place Apartments. Emergency crews were dispatched to a fire at the apartments off Impala Drive near J. Clyde Morris Boulevard around 2:30 a.m. this morning.

Busch rejects InBev's $46B bid Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Chief executive tells Belgian brewer its unsolicited offer was "financially inadequate" and not best for shareholders.

Anheuser-Busch Cos. rejected an unsolicited $46 billion purchase offer from InBev Thursday, just hours after the Belgian brewer appeared to set the stage for a hostile takeover bid.

June 29: Feedback from newspaper readers Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dave : With all the comments on the Hampton judges, could you please run the list and qualifications of the people up for judge?

June 28: Feedback from newspaper readers Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Chris, Newport News: On Friday's D10, is this a news item or a paid advertisement? If it's an ad, shouldn't it be labeled as such?

Not either/or Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
While lifting the low end, schools shouldn't shortchange the top

Are public schools shortchanging their top students in their quest to bring those at the bottom up to par?

Tough loss for Tribe Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:38:00 -0400
T here are any number of ways to view the shakeup in the William and Mary basketball program's coat-and-tie division, but the bottom line is this: Dee Vick's departure to become the head coach at Hampden-Sydney is the single biggest hit of the Tony Shaver era, one that might not be fully realized for several years.

Seeking golden splashes Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
David Walters' Olympic dream is well within reach.

Whatever the outcome of David Walters' U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, one thing is certain. His dinner plans already will be made.

Kanaan wins pit duel, race Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:21:00 -0400
Given a foot by Helio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan takes his first race of the season.

— For most of Saturday night, the SunTrust Indy Challenge at Richmond International Raceway looked more like a demolition derby than an open wheel car race. But when it counted most, the IndyCar Series event became a drag race.

Locals in the swimming trials Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Locals at trials David Walters The former Tabb star

Baseball: Tides, R-Braves tumble Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:53:00 -0400
Mitch Talbot pitched six strong innings and Durham got home runs from Chris Richard and Joel Guzman in a 6-3 International League victory over the Norfolk Tides before 8,313 at Harbor Park. Guzman finished with three hits and three RBI. Scott Moore had a two-run double for the Tides. ...

Joel Cross' unlikely path puts him a step away from Beijing. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There's the hard way. And then there's the Joel Cross way.

Zo's charity being sued Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:55:00 -0400
A Las Vegas luxury casino has filed a lawsuit against the NBA and Chesapeake native Alonzo Mourning's charity, seeking payment on a convention bill dating back to the 2007 All-Star Week.

Smith cashes in on victory Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Nick Smith won by half a straightaway in the 40-lap Legends race at Langley Speedway in Hampton on Saturday. The win

Chopra takes Buick lead Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Daniel Chopra 's tendency to be wild off the tee and accurate from the rough led Todd Hamilton 's caddie to give him a nickname at the Buick Open.

17-year-old wins State Amateur Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Brinson Paolini never trails in his win over Roger Newsom in an all-Virginia Beach final.

Brinson Paolini never trailed and defeated Roger Newsom 1-up in an all Virginia Beach duel over 36 holes for the Virginia State Golf Association's 95th State Amateur Championship on the River Course at Kingsmill Resort & Spa on Saturday.

Museum director knows the art of the deal - roanoke.com Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Her passion for the job, continual optimism and a soft touch help Taubman Museum chief Georganne Bingham raise unprecedented funds.

Things weren't looking good for Georganne Bingham, executive director of the Art Museum of Western Virginia, in February 2006.

Despite a ceremonial groundbreaking the previous August, actual work on the museum's new building downtown had not begun. Construction costs were soaring. And many people were critical of the museum's ultra-modern design.

Spa services now offered by Hotel Roanoke - roanoke.com Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Hotel Roanoke now offers in-house spa services.

Susan Merryman stayed up nights trying to figure out how to incorporate spa services into a 125-year-old hotel.

Everything needed to be portable, so she searched high and low to find the perfect pedicure basins, manicure table and massage tables with wheels.

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