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Democrats find replacement candidate to push Wittman... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:16:17 -0500
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Westmoreland, won the race to replace Jo Ann Davis last December after she died of breast cancer. And it appeared that Wittman was going to be able to cruise into his first two-year term this November after his Democratic challenger Keith Hummel dropped out of the race in early July because of past financial problems. Hummel, an emergency room doctor, had a series a of bankruptcy filings in his past. But almost a full month after Hummel departed, Democrats have drafted Bill S. Day Jr. from Warrenton - basically the opposite end of the sprawling first district from the Peninsula. Day challenged Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter, R-31, in 2007 but lost the race by a 55 percent to 44 percent margin....

Obama townhall tour hits the Peninsula on Thursday... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:36:50 -0500
Michelle Obama is in south Hampton Roads tomorrow, and U.S. Rep Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, D-Newport News, is going to host a townhall meeting for the presumptive Democratic nominee on Thursday. The local town hall meeting is part of a statewide series this week that includes stops in Richmond, Danville and Martinsville. When Barack Obama's campaign comes to the Peninsula they're going to set up shops in the local plumbers and pipefitters union hall in downtown. The Richmond event is going to be hosted by former congressman Ben Jones - who most of you probably remember fondly as "Cooter Davenport" from the Dukes of Hazzard. The townhall starts in Newport News at noon and here's the address. Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Hall Local 540 7812...

Michelle Obama to meet with military families... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:57:28 -0500
In addition to an evening fundraiser with Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, Michelle Obama is also going to host a round table discussion with military families on Wednesday afternoon. It looks like a full day affair for the wife of the presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama. Michelle Obama goes back a ways with Kaine and his wife Anne Holton, Obama helpes campaign and fundraise for Kaine 2005 race for the Executive Mansion, and Kaine has returned the favor barnstorming all over the country for Obama's presidential campaign. So far there aren't too many details about the discussion with military folks, but clearly this is an effort to at least put a dent into Republican John McCain's connection with the local military population. McCain is going to...

Ghosts from the Daily Press newsroom.... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:41:02 -0500
Interesting little piece about Gov. Timothy M. Kaine written by a former Daily Press staffer named Harry Covert. Well, it's really more about Kaine's father-in-law Linwood Holton visiting the local newsroom back in the 1970's. But hey how often do you find former employees running around boasting about working in Hampton Roads? To read the story click here.

Take a hike, everybody Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Drop in on the Appalachian Trail or explore Shenandoah

When you start out on the Appalachian Trail, you don't have to hike all the way to Georgia or Maine. But the point is, you could.

'Pillar of community' suspect in killing plot Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Friends say losing custody of her son consumed Caren Brown, accused of trying to have her ex-boyfriend killed.

Until a few years ago, Caren Taylor Pressley Brown was a pillar of the community in Warrenton, a town an hour's drive from Washington, D.C.

Guilty plea in fatal stabbing of Newport News teen Tue, 5 Aug 2008 05:46:00 -0400
A man pleaded guilty on Monday in the stabbing death of an 18-year-old Newport News resident on the campus of Norfolk State University last year.

Manslaughter, alcohol charges in boating fatality Tue, 5 Aug 2008 06:10:00 -0400
A boater has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after an accident in which the boat crashed into a post, causing the windshield to strike and kill his passenger.

Chick-fil-A deep fryer starts fire; no one hurt Tue, 5 Aug 2008 07:13:00 -0400
A deep fryer at a Chick-fil-A set off a fire at Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake early this morning, but no one was injured.

Man suspected of attacking ex-girlfriend surrenders Tue, 5 Aug 2008 06:48:00 -0400
A Norfolk man has turned himself in to police after being charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend and stealing her Jaguar.

Quick-thinking officers arrest three teens in robbery Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:05:00 -0400
Three teens were arrested in Virginia Beach on Monday night after police officers witnessed them robbing a motel.

CNU's $5 million, 7,000-square-foot house will be fit for a president Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The palatial brick house is designed for entertaining and will be ready in the spring.

— For more than 75 years, a two-story Colonial-style house sat at 1205 Riverside Drive on two bucolic acres with a wide view of the James River.

Hampton Roads recyclables can be made into cash Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Recyclables generated in Hampton Roads can be sold and shipped to neighboring states and overseas.

The newspaper you're reading right now might end up in China.

18-year-old charged with bringing gun to school Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
— An 18-year-old summer school student was charged with taking a gun to school.

'The List' of suspects up for national award Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The full-page ad by Newport News police has created interest across the country.

— "The List," a full-page newspaper ad of people wanted by Newport News police, has been named a finalist for a national award.

Seven candidates applied to serve on Suffolk School Board Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:48:00 -0400
Seven candidates have applied to serve on the School Board for the remainder of John R. Riddick Sr.'s term.

Charges pending in deadly boating accident in Chesapeake Sun, 3 Aug 2008 16:13:00 -0400
Charges are pending against a man who ran his boat into a channel marker over the weekend killing his passenger.

Head of CW to take place on W & M's Board of Visitors Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Colin Campbell was among those chosen by Gov. Kaine to serve on the governing body.

Colin G. Campbell, president and CEO of Colonial Williamsburg, is among three men appointed by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine as new members of the College of William and Mary's governing board.

Limits proposed for hunters with dogs Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A no-hunting zone near roads could ease conflicts with landowners.

Virginia hunters could have a no-hunting zone near public roads if the state adopts recommendations of an 18-member citizens' committee created to deal with increasing conflicts between hunters with hounds and landowners.

Hiring female as county's top boss is a first Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The supervisors' selection of an administrator receives only one dissenting vote.

The first female county administrator in Gloucester's history begins work this morning after the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to hire Brenda G. Garton.

Interest in petitions is 'astounding' Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Petitions to remove four Gloucester supervisors are expected to be out all week.

An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 signatures have been gathered by a grass-roots group of volunteers seeking to remove from office four members of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors.

Wildfires, economy don't slow tourism Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The popular North Carolina vacation spot posted a 7 percent gain in occupancy in June.

More people visited the Outer Banks in June than a year ago despite soaring gasoline prices and other impediments to tourism, a newspaper reported Monday.

Scammers target credit union members Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hampton Roads residents were targeted last Friday afternoon by phone calls from scammers who were trying to get account information from Langley Federal Credit Union members.

Smithfield struggled, execs got millions Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Despite higher grain costs and debt, CEO C. Larry Pope was compensated $4.89 million.

Soaring grain costs and debt loads cut into profits and slammed the stock price of Smithfield Foods to a five-year low in the last year, but Chief Executive C. Larry Pope saw his total compensation rise slightly to $4.89 million as he completed his first full year as the top executive.

Hampton Roads records 21st consecutive month of expansion Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hampton Roads added about 10,400 jobs in the year that ended in June as the rest of the nation's employment shrunk, according to federal data released Tuesday.

Bank might increase offering Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Due to a surge in demand, TowneBank could raise its preferred stock offering from $30 million to $55 million.

Demand for a preferred stock offering of TowneBank was so high that it was oversubscribed in one week, and the bank might increase the amount it is selling from $30 million to $55 million.

Blockbuster to launch DVD kiosks Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Blockbuster Inc. and NCR Corp. will put out 50 automated kiosks that provide DVD rentals as a pilot program that could result in 10,000 kiosks within 18 months.

Frontier Airlines gets new financing offer Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc., looking to emerge from bankruptcy protection, has been offered an alternative $75 million investment from three unsecured creditors.

CF Sauer Foods recalls Gold Medal spaghetti sauce mix Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
CF Sauer Foods Inc. has recalled its Gold Medal spaghetti sauce mix from stores in Mississippi, Kentucky and Alabama. The company says the product contains a milk ingredient that could cause an allergic reaction.

2,250 residents affected by data lost in theft Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Virginia has confirmed that about 2,250 of its residents were affected when laptops containing personal information were stolen from an office of Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc.

Hang up on extra phone fees Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Would you like to reduce your monthly phone or wireless calling bill? One good way to do it is by comparing telephone rate offers on the World Wide Web. Several sites offer a wide range of phone shopping information, including for local and long-distance rates, wireless plans and cell phones.

Officials say sorority obsession may link suspect to NJ anthrax-laced letters in 2001 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:10:00 -0400
WASHINGTON (AP) _ His decades-long obsession with a college sorority may link a former Army biowarfare scientist to four anthrax-laced letters dropped off at a New Jersey mailbox in 2001, authorities said Monday in the latest twist of one of the most bizarre unsolved crimes in FBI history.

Favre likely to leave Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A "stalemate" might mean a trade from Green Bay. Jon Gruden's Bucs are a possibility.

— The bond between Brett Favre and the Packers appears to be broken beyond repair.

Ohio inmate sues in federal court arguing he's too fat for execution process to work prope Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:13:00 -0400
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ A death row inmate scheduled for execution says he's too fat to be put to death, claiming executioners would have trouble finding his veins and that his weight could diminish the effectiveness of one of the lethal injection drugs.

American Hammon can't help Russia beat U.S. Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Seeing Becky Hammon on the Russian side was exactly what the Americans needed.

Scientists: Martian soil may contain substance detrimental to possible life Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:13:00 -0400
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ NASA's Phoenix spacecraft has detected the presence of a chemically reactive salt in the Martian soil, a finding that if confirmed could make it less friendly to potential life than once believed.

US panel urges doctors to quit routine prostate cancer screening in men over 75 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:01:00 -0400
NEW YORK (AP) _ Doctors should stop routine prostate cancer screening of men over 75 because there is more evidence of harm than benefit, a federal task force advised Monday in a new blow to a much scrutinized medical test.

Obama's new energy plan embraces some offshore drilling and tapping petroleum stockpiles Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:08:00 -0400
LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Barack Obama put forward a broad energy plan Monday designed to end U.S. reliance on imported oil within 10 years and shore up his standing amid a tightening White House race and high anxiety over gas prices.

Brazen attack kills 16 police in China's far west days before the Beijing Olympics Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:12:00 -0400
URUMQI, China (AP) _ In an audacious and deadly attack just days ahead of the Beijing Olympics, two men from a mainly Muslim ethnic group rammed a truck and hurled explosives at jogging policemen in China's restive far west Monday, killing 16.

Tropical Storm Edouard heads for Texas-La. coast, could near hurricane strength over Gulf Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:11:00 -0400
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) _ Beth Bronson said Monday she's determined not to have her trip ruined as the second severe storm in two weeks approached a Texas Gulf Coast vacation hotspot at the height of tourist season.

Pentagon orders about 1,250 Marine trainers to stay in Afghanistan for an extra 30 days Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:10:00 -0400
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Pentagon has ordered roughly 1,250 Marines serving as trainers for the Afghan security forces to stay on the warfront almost a month longer to continue a mission that military leaders say is a top priority, according to a senior military official.

Child custody trials can bring out the worst in parents Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
N ow and then I get calls from people dumping the dirtiest laundry you can imagine.

Northampton's run ends with no-hit loss in regional final Tue, 5 Aug 2008 18:36:00 -0400
East Boynton Beach's Mike Kelly pitches a five-inning no-hitter in an 11-0 game.

Northampton's baseball squad came one step short of the Senior League World Series, thanks to a no-hitter by a Florida squad.

Plenty is uncertain for Cavaliers Sun, 3 Aug 2008 23:35:00 -0400
Off-field concerns, untested QBs and a tough schedule could spell trouble for UVa.

As preseason practice opens today in Charlottesville, Virginia coach Al Groh and his staff have no shortage of issues to address. It's going to be a frantic 31/2 weeks.

August 05: Feedback from newspaper readers Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mary, Hampton: The Daily Press never ceases to amaze me with these heartwarming and interesting stories: "Man hopes to break cultural barriers in education" (in Friday's Hampton Town Square). I thank you for publishing it and then the love story about the disabled lady who found the love of her life on the Internet ("Disability couldn't stop romance" in Saturday's Life section). Thank you, Daily Press, I love you.

August 04: Feedback from newspaper readers Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Darrell C.: In light of the challenge put before you by Rod in Hampton, here is the Daily Press' chance to prove to us all that you are not politically biased. Make it easy for yourselves, start at 1980, with Congress and presidential races only.

Prudent practice Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Policies that protect the public investment apply to Messick Point

Places like Poquoson face a balancing act — honoring history while moving ahead in the 21st century. In Poquoson, geography moves the fulcrum for that act to the waterfront. But it's not so different in a once-rural inland community trying to stay in touch with its agricultural roots while it makes way for new people eager to put down new roots. Or a city that wants to preserve historic structures from a time when ideas of what made a good house were more stripped down than they are today.

In Hampton Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A ward system for the City Council deserves a fresh look

The Hampton City Council needs to separate the messenger from the message. The messenger, Rudy Langford, approached the council recently with what was a reasonable request — that it listen to a presentation on electing council members by wards, or districts within the city.

Landing field Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Retired carriers aren't the solution for the Navy's search

Every week or so, with almost clockwork regularity, a light bulb will go on for someone following the Navy's search for a new practice landing field within reach of Oceana Naval Air Station. That results in a letter to the editor sharing the idea that since the Navy needs a practice area, and since the five potential sites in rural southeastern Virginia and North Carolina all have their opponents, and since the Navy has mothballed aircraft carriers on its hands, why not use one of these carriers off the coast for pilot training? Problem solved.

Hanging on Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gloucester might be better off if the supes quit, but they won't

It's no surprise that the indicted Gloucester County supervisors didn't take the deal. They tried to take the easy way in, which is what got Teresa Altemus, Bobby Crewe, Michelle Ressler and Gregory Woodard into trouble, but they won't take the easy way out.

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