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1st District Democrat Hummel suspends campaign Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:16:37 -0500
Dr. Keith Hummel, the Democratic candidate challenging Rob Wittman in the 1st Congressional District, has suspended his campaign. "Although I have always been open about my past financial difficulties, it is clear to me that they will become a distraction from the real issues at stake in this election," Hummel said in a release posted at Fred2Blue, which I picked up from a post by Vivian Paige. Vivian also reports that another Democratic candidate may step forward to take Hummel's place. Wittman was elected in a special election to succeed the late Jo Ann Davis.

Have a great holiday ... and let's talk Monday morning Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:08:06 -0500
Celebrate the holiday, spend time with your family, get involved in your community, then join me here at The Shad Plank for a live online chat Monday morning. Going door-to-door for a candidate? Share the experience. Have volunteers knocking at your door? Share that experience, too. If it's happening in Virginia politics, I'd like to hear about it. And I'll fill you in on whatever I know, as well. Happy Fourth!

Warner kibitzes as Tides roll Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:18:36 -0500
This just in from Shad Plank special correspondent Jim Hodges: Mark Warner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, spent Wednesday night at Harbor Park in Norfolk, watching the Tides beat the Richmond Braves 8-4. Warner said he spent the day in political meetings (read: fundraising) in Hampton Roads, then headed for the park to spend time in the press box, including an inning on the air with Tides broadcaster Bob Sossa. The rest of the game was spent in a private box with Norfolk city councilman Randy Wright. Sossa, alerted earlier in the day, came prepared, querying Warner on plans to run for the White House (Warner had pondered it, then opted against it because of the wear and tear on his family -- he...

Interesting tidbits from Philip Shucet Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:51:10 -0500
Former Transportation Commissioner Philip Shucet has been working on Hampton Roads transportation problems for more than 14 years, as a private engineering consultant and as the leader of the Virginia Department of Transportation. On Monday we'll run a 10 questions feature with Shucet that focuses on local interstate problems, but here are some excepts from our conversation that didn't make the main article. Shucet is watching the special transportation session of the General Assembly hoping that something happens in Richmond next week. But drawing on his upbringing, Shucet thinks Gov. Tim Kaine should have done more consensus-building before lawmakers returned to the Capital. Recalling his Italian roots, Shucet said a couple of his uncles were barbers."They spent more time preparing the edge on the razor...

The editor is ... online Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:43:09 -0500
Better late than never? Let's chat!

Read column, then put it in your yard Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
K en and I finally got our mulching done, and it's made a major difference in moisture retention and weed control around our plants.

Jefferson's eye was on history in letter to French editor Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In 1787, he chastised those who muddied an account of the events that led to our independence.

Maybe if there had been Feedback in 1787 he would have used that.

Energy-generating independence Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Here's a closer look at some of the most-talked-about ways to reduce energy consumption for homes and businesses. What do these methods accomplish, and will they ever really happen?

Carbon capture and storage What is it? Technology that separates carbon dioxide from the exhaust stream at power plants and injects it back into the Earth.

Residents want to shelve Marquis library branch Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County officials say the project is a good long-term investment for county.

For a growing contingent of York residents, initial confusion over the county's move to locate a new library branch at the now-troubled Marquis shopping center development has been replaced by an increasingly vocal desire to have the plan undone.

July Fourth holiday closings Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
July 4 holiday closings GOVERNMENT OFFICES

Dead woman found in car in Newport News parking lot Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:33:00 -0400
Newport News police currently are working a case in a parking lot across from the intersection of Lucas Creek and Curtis Tignor Road.

Dad arrested in infant daughter's drowning in tub Thu, 3 Jul 2008 07:07:00 -0400
Around 2:15 this morning, Norfolk police responded to a call about an infant drowning in the 1100 block of West Ocean View Avenue, near Tidewater Drive.

Independence Day events Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With more than a dozen fireworks shows lighting up Hampton Roads' skies this weekend, there's sure to be a celebration close to you. Here's a list of Independence Day events.

19-year-old dies after shooting near Coliseum Thu, 3 Jul 2008 06:09:00 -0400
A 19-year-old male died Wednesday night after a shooting in the 2000 block of Cunningham Drive -- near Coliseum Dr.

He lost election but still gets appointed to Newport News School Board Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Appointing its former chairman to a vacant position may haunt the School Board.

Former School Board member Rick Donaldson was back at the board table before noon Wednesday after being sworn in as an appointee to fill the vacancy left by Pat Woodbury, who was elected to the City Council in May.

Man, fatally shot in Portsmouth, found in Honda Thu, 3 Jul 2008 06:16:00 -0400
A fatal shooting occurred in Portsmouth on Wednesday night.

1 killed, 3 injured in Sonic shootout Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two vehicles pulled into the restaurant parking lot, and men in the cars began firing at one another.

One man was killed and three were injured in a shootout Thursday between men in two cars at a Sonic restaurant in Carrollton.

Daniel Smith elected mayor of Smithfield Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:03:00 -0400
Smithfield Town Council this week elected Daniel L. Smith as the town's new mayor. He replaces longtime Mayor James B. Chapman, who retired this year after 30 years on Town Council. A retirement celebration for Chapman will be July 11.

Recovery unit for injured Marines, sailors Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center will soon get a 13-bed unit to allow injured Marines and sailors to live near their doctors and therapists while recovering.

No suspects in man's killing Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Portsmouth man was shot and killed Wednesday night.

Norment deflects talk of leading W & M, CW Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The state senator says he's not got the skills the presidency of either needs.

Amid circulating rumors, state Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. said he doesn't have the skills to be president of either the College of William and Mary or the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

County won't alter special-use permit process Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Planning Commission voted not to recommend a series of ordinance tweaks.

The Planning Commission voted last week not to recommend a set of zoning ordinance amendments favored by a majority of county supervisors, who say the proposed changes would help make James City County more business-friendly.

Prof's movie riding fast track, slim budget to the big screen Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The film about a Cameroonian is being shot on location around James City County.

— It's supposed to be hard to make your first feature film. Someone needs to tell Martin Fusi.

Couple's business a boon for Chesapeake Bay restoration Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ten percent of Be The Bay's profits goes to groups and clubs that volunteer.

Dave and Paula Jasinski of Gloucester Point have made it their business to give back to the Chesapeake Bay in any way possible.

Stores close as bank grabs everything Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
David Nygaard said he was surprised when the bank came in and seized all of his inventory.

After suddenly getting all of its inventory seized and liquidated by Wachovia Bank last week, David Nygaard Fine Jewelers closed its seven stores on Monday.

Officials call for revision of biofuel policies Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Europe and the U.S. must reconsider their biofuel policies because of rising food prices around the world, aid officials and food policy experts said Thursday.

Viacom wins access to YouTube data Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dismissing privacy concerns, a federal judge overseeing a $1 billion copyright-infringement lawsuit against YouTube has ordered the popular online video-sharing service to disclose who watches which video clips and when.

Nebraska Beef recalls up to 5.3 million pounds Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Nebraska Beef Ltd. is expanding a recall announced earlier this week to include all 5.3 million pounds of meat it produced for ground beef between May 16 and June 26.

62,000 jobs lost in June alone Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Joblessness continues to rise as energy prices and the credit crisis remain a problem for multiple sectors.

Unemployment lines, painfully long this July Fourth, are only going to get longer.

How to cut back on cell fees Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you have ever incurred cell phone fees, you know that they can sting. Depending on your plan, the penalty for going over your minutes can range from 5 cents a minute to 45 cents. One busy month, and those minutes can add up to big dollars.

Get the buzz on Starbucks at blog Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
If you can't get enough of the buzz about Starbucks and its announcement this week of 600 more store closings, the starbucksgossip blog at http://starbucksgossip.typepad.com is the place to go. People contribute from all over: Many are company employees, others are customers.

As shift from trucks continues, GM might bring mini car to U.S. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
General Motors Corp. is considering a new Chevrolet mini car for the United States as it reworks its product lineup to cope with a shift from trucks to cars linked to gas prices.

Former Republican N.C. Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:25:00 -0400
Former Sen. Jesse Helms, who built a career along the fault lines of racial politics and battled liberals, Communists and the occasional fellow Republican during 30 conservative years in Congress, died on the Fourth of July. He was 86.

Charging mom with neglect is whack Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
S everal years ago I lived in an apartment complex, where one day in the parking lot I saw a munchkin in diapers toddling among the parked cars.

Today's Regional Mystery Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q : Why are the lights for the I-64 underpass at J. Clyde Morris/Route 17 burning day and night, 24 hours a day?

4 men shot at Sonic in Carrollton, 1 dies Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:15:00 -0400
Four men were shot and at least one has died following a shootout between men in two cars at a Sonic restaurant in Carrollton.

Cause of death for local woman found in minivan remains a mystery Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police said they will likely have to rely on medical examiner reports to figure out what caused the death of a woman found in her van early Thursday.

People in the news Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Army Spec. Bobby C. Brawley has been awarded the Army Achievement Medal for participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The medal is awarded to soldiers who have served in any capacity in an area authorized by the Secretary of the Army. The recipients must have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement while acting on behalf of the Army. In addition, Brawley was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Drivers Badge, and re-enlisted for six years after four years of military service. Brawley is an Apache helicopter repairer and crew chief assigned to a Logistical Support Area based in Balad, Iraq. He is the son of Joani R. Brawley of Shreveport, La. His wife, Shawnta, is the daughter of Theodore Price and Betty Price, both of Newport News.

Cold ride for heartwarming cause Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Terry Simpkins rode to the Arctic Circle to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and honor a friend's son.

Terry Simpkins, of Yorktown, traveled 10,416 miles for 20 days, 15 of which were spent riding.

Daniel S. Mundell through the years Sat, 10 May 2008 21:43:08 -0400

Navy awards Bay Electric $5.8 million fire station contract Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Newport News-based Bay Electric Company Inc. was awarded a $5.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy for design and construction of a Marine Special Operations Complex fire station at Camp Lejeune, the service announced Monday.

Tips for taking fireworks pictures Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Editor's note: This is the time of year when we get a lot of questions from people seeking tips on shooting fireworks displays with their digital cameras. This special edition of Feedback was written by Photo Editor Dennis Tennant, who coaches our own photographers on technique.

July 03: Feedback from newspaper readers Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

NN School Board Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The board shouldn't have picked a member voters just rejected

When the Newport News School Board decided Wednesday to appoint Rick Donaldson to its vacant seat, it slapped the voters of the Central District in the face.

The energy prize Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A new national quest — for cleaner, more efficient energy use

We'll know the nation has energized around a new national crusade when singers in cowboy hats start belting out songs about it. The popularity of Toby Keith's "Angry American" was one of many confirmations that the nation's temper was up after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Not a run-around Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hampton walkers are welcome, thanks to their tax dollars

Hampton's decision to turn the walkers out of its Hampton Roads Convention Center is probably more of a public relations faux pas than a real denial of services.

Guns: What now? Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Virginia's laws already enshrine Second Amendment rights

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on gun ownership will, some experts predict, open the tidegates to a flood of suits and laws having to do with guns.

At 41, mom blazes to Beijing Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dara Torres gains a berth in her fifth Olympiad. Michael Phelps sets another world record.

— Michael Phelps set another world record. No surprise there.

Williamsburg's Times falls in VSGA Junior Match Play semi Fri, 4 Jul 2008 21:15:00 -0400
The 14-year-old from HRA loses to eventual repeat champion Michael Moyers of Stanardsville

Williamsburg's Trevor Times lost 4 and 3 Saturday to eventual champion Michael Moyers of Stanardsville in a semifinal of the Virginia State Golf Association Junior Match Play Championship at Birdwood Golf Course.

East is O-so-frustrated Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The East's offense is a no-show after a big play to Reid Evans to open the game.

— On the first play of Friday night's Virginia High School Coaches Association East-West all-star football game, Phoebus product Reid Evans caught a 40-yard bomb down the right sideline.

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