News 2008-08-08 Andanh.com

Did anyone really expect Hornsby to quote Tupac describing Obama? Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:50:46 -0500
It's not everyday that you hear a guy who played with the Grateful Dead reference lyrics from a murdered hardcore rapper in staunch support of a presidential candidate. Read that sentence again. Seriously. Bruce Hornsby was one of the featured folks on Wednesday night at when Michelle Obama headlined a fundraiser for 1,200 people at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk. Hornsby, the Williamsburg-based pianist, played three songs for the audience - a total of about 23 minutes on a grand piano perched between Virginia and American flags. Hornsby wrapped up with arguably his most famous tune "The Way It Is." As he played the lead in to the song, Hornsby referenced the lyrics. "I’d imagine that there was a time when someone told Barack...

Reserve Fleet's vanishing act continues Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As the 75th ship departs the ghost fleet, the Maritime administrator envisions even more leaving.

The vanishing act of the James River ghost fleet could continue to the point that it numbers only about 15 ships by the end of next year, the head of the U.S. Maritime Administration said Wednesday.

Police: Suspect tried to plant drugs in victim's truck Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:27:00 -0400
Yorktown man, already accused of hiring someone to attack his ex-girlfriend, now faces additional charges

A Yorktown man, awaiting trial on accusations of trying to hire someone to attack his ex-girlfriend, now faces a new charge that he tried to arrange for someone to plant narcotics in the woman's truck so that her testimony against him would appear unreliable.

Ex-Middlesex social services officer convicted of child sex abuse Wed, 6 Aug 2008 20:39:00 -0400
A retired Middlesex County child-protective services officer was convicted Wednesday of two counts each of felony attempted sexual abuse of a child, felony attempted aggravated sexual battery and felony aggravated sexual battery of a child under the age of 13.

WTKR Live VIPIR forecast: Lovely weekend ahead Thu, 7 Aug 2008 06:05:00 -0400

Police arrest two suspects in shooting, robbery Thu, 7 Aug 2008 05:42:00 -0400
Police have arrested two men and charged them with a robbery in which a 21-year-old man was shot in the parking lot of a Hampton convenience store late Tuesday night.

Police identify suspects in recent homicide Thu, 7 Aug 2008 05:55:00 -0400
Police have identified two suspects in a July 25 shooting death in Norfolk.

Man pleads guilty to murder of teen Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The 19-year-old could face 23 to 33 years in prison for the pleas.

A man charged with a 2006 murder pleaded guilty this week, just days before his trial.

Don't throw out your Bennigan's gift cards Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:32:00 -0400
Texas Roadhouse restaurants, including the ones in Yorktown and Chesapeake, are offering a trade-in deal for gift cards from the bankrupt Bennigan's and Steak & Ale franchises.

Virtual hurricane disaster helps train responders Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The software simulation creates realistic catastrophes to help emergency planners get ready for the worst situations.

— Garage-door-sized television monitors showed a sexy, virtual cable-news anchor reading a breaking news alert about the effects of Hurricane Nerissa that had crashed ashore east of Norfolk about 10 hours earlier.

Flooring company doubles profits Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The James City-based Lumber Liquidators has started strong in its first year as a public company.

Toano-based Lumber Liquidators shrugged off the housing downturn that has slammed any companies that rely on real estate and home investment and more than doubled its profits in the second quarter to $5.9 million.

Target shooting range gets board's approval Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Neighbors are reassured by measures the owners took to ensure their safety.

A clay target shooting range that came under fire recently cleared the Board of Supervisors on Thursday with little opposition.

Revised plan calls for complex to include apartments, condos Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Developers have submitted new plans for a 350-unit housing complex on Route 17.

Suffolk loan processor pleads guilty in mortgage fraud scheme Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:22:00 -0400
A loan processor from Suffolk pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S District Court to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.

News now Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
City residents can stay up to date on the latest information about Suffolk by visiting the city's Web site at www.suffolk.va.us/ pressrel.html or by checking out a DVD copy of the most recent City Council meetings and work sessions.

Murder charged in shooting death Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Portsmouth man has been arrested and charged in a shooting death from June.

Man accused of trying to put drugs in truck Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Yorktown man awaiting trial on accusations of trying to hire someone to attack his ex-girlfriend now faces a new charge that he tried to arrange for someone to plant narcotics in the woman's truck so her testimony against him would appear unreliable.

One lane of Route 460 westbound closed Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:16:00 -0400
Road crews have closed one of the two westbound lanes on U.S. Route 460 today for pavement repairs.

Fire slightly damages brewery's utility room Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A fire in the utility room at the Anheuser-Busch brewery Wednesday appears to have been caused by radiant heat from the exhaust pipe for a fire pump housed in the building, said James City fire officials.

Anheuser-Busch brewery fire caused by heat from exhaust pipe Thu, 7 Aug 2008 17:44:00 -0400
A fire inside the utility room at the Anheuser-Busch brewery on Pocahontas Trail late Wednesday appears to have been caused by radiant heat from the exhaust pipe for a fire pump housed in the building, according to James City County fire officials.

6-year-old boy drowns at Powhatan Plantation Thu, 7 Aug 2008 17:10:00 -0400
A 6-year-old New Jersey boy vacationing with his family in Williamsburg drowned in a pool at Powhatan Plantation Wednesday night, according to James City police and fire officials.

New county administrator takes over the helm Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Previously leading the Prince George government, Brenda Garton's background includes education and accounting.

Three months ago, Brenda Garton resigned from her job as county administrator in Prince George after voters elected a new Board of Supervisors the previous fall.

Richmond airport adds two more daily flights to LaGuardia Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:18:00 -0400
The Richmond Airport added two more daily nonstop flights Thursday on AirTran Airways to LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

Postal Service loses more than $1 billion in third quarter Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Postal Service had a net loss of more than a billion dollars in the third quarter of the fiscal year, the agency said Wednesday.

CarMax to cut staff to offset drop in sales Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Used vehicle retailer CarMax Inc. said Wednesday it is reducing staffing levels and will temporarily slow its store growth after seeing a sharp drop in car and truck sales because of high gas prices.

Freddie still in trouble, more woes predicted Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Freddie Mac, troubled giant of the mortgage market, on Wednesday reported continued deterioration of its finances and predicted that home prices will fall farther than it previously projected.

Time Warner to relocate 220 employees Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Time Warner Cable Inc. says it is closing its corporate offices in Stamford, Conn., and moving 220 employees out of the state starting next month.

Gas prices stall car leasing Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I s auto leasing really dead?

Bidding for air tanker replacements reopens Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Boeing and Northrop Grumman will once again compete for the $35 billion contract.

The Pentagon opened a second round of bidding Wednesday for a $35 billion Air Force tanker contract following an error-plagued first attempt that featured bitter competition between Northrop Grumman Corp. and Boeing Co.

Another win for Wall Street Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Oil prices dropped for a third day, while a better-than-expected report was released by Cisco.

Wall Street logged another winning day Wednesday as a drop in oil prices and a better-than-expected profit report from technology bellwether Cisco Systems Inc. helped corral the market's worries about the financial sector.

Despite sharp exchanges over human rights, Bush and Chinese leader exchange warm greeting Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:15:00 -0400
BEIJING (AP) _ Speaking on China's turf the very day it hosted the opening of the Olympic Games, President Bush on Friday prodded the communist country to lessen repression and "let people say what they think."

Officials say Bill Clinton to speak at Democratic convention, ahead of Obama's running mat Fri, 8 Aug 2008 02:41:00 -0400
CHICAGO (AP) _ Former President Clinton will have a role at the Democratic convention in Denver later this month. Democratic officials said Thursday that Clinton will give a speech on the third night of the convention, before an address by the as-yet-to-be-named running mate for Barack Obama, the party's likely presidential nominee. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity before the details were formally announced.

Cat fans pounce on feline fashion show at NYC hotel to benefit pet adoption center Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:09:00 -0400
NEW YORK (AP) _ The catwalk really was a catwalk Thursday. Show cats dressed in everything from an Elvis costume to a sequined satin dress strutted their stuff at New York's Algonquin Hotel.

Jet Brett: Favre embarks on new era in New York following quarterback's trade from Green B Fri, 8 Aug 2008 02:18:00 -0400
CLEVELAND (AP) _ Brett Favre held up his new green jersey, hoping he made the right decision. "To a certain degree, I don't know what I'm getting into," he said.

Iraqis: Deal close on pulling out US combat troops by October 2010; US says no firm date Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:28:00 -0400
BAGHDAD (AP) _ Iraq and the U.S. are near an agreement on all American combat troops leaving Iraq by October 2010, with the last soldiers out three years after that, two Iraqi officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. U.S. officials, however, insisted no dates had been agreed.

Man charged in Fla. with threatening to kill Obama; authorities find weapons in hotel room Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:40:00 -0400
MIAMI (AP) _ A man who authorities said was keeping weapons and military-style gear in his hotel room and car appeared in court Thursday on charges he threatened to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Spokeswoman says Bernie Mac's condition stable, star responding well to treatment for pneu Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:21:00 -0400
CHICAGO (AP) _ A spokeswoman for Bernie Mac says the actor is responding well to treatment for pneumonia and hopes to be released in the next few weeks.

Scientists grow stem cells for Parkinson's, Down syndrome, other disorders in research adv Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:39:00 -0400
NEW YORK (AP) _ Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which will allow researchers to watch the diseases develop in a lab dish.

McCain urges probe of DHL plan threatening Ohio jobs; takes heat for aiding 2003 DHL merge Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:31:00 -0400
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) _ Republican John McCain called Thursday for a federal investigation into plans by the DHL shipping company that could cost 10,000 jobs here, as he and his campaign manager took criticism for helping DHL complete a key corporate merger in 2003.

Man and woman arrested after hitting each other in the head with a barbecue pit Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:13:00 -0400
ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) _ A man and a woman found a new use for a barbecue pit — one that landed them in jail. An argument over whether a third guest should stay in the house got so heated that the woman picked up the barbecue pit and hit the man over the head with it, police said.

Amputee gets outpouring of support Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I t's hard to describe a guy about to have his fingers surgically removed as happy, but it's all relative to longtime amputee William Allen Honeycutt of Newport News.

Company set to rehabilitate former Radisson hotel Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The buyer got a loan of $9 million toward repairs of the Hampton facility.

The Williamsburg-based hotel operator that bought the former Radisson hotel in downtown Hampton said Wednesday that it was able to refinance the mortgage loan on the hotel.

NFL suspends Jimmy Williams Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:31:00 -0400
Former Bethel High and Virginia Tech defensive back Jimmy Williams has been suspended for five games by the NFL, Pro Football Weekly reports.

First-time homebuyers' tax credit is actually a loan and full of catches Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T here's been a lot of discussion about how much the new housing bill passed by Congress will help individuals facing foreclosure.

It's a compact life at college Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Determine what is essential and what is a luxury when packing for college

W hen it comes to furnishing today's dorm room, more of everything may not be enough.

Man faces 52 sexual assault charges Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police are seeking help in finding a man facing 52 sexual assault charges involving two girls.

Ratliffe heading to Central Florida Community College Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:26:00 -0400
Ricardo Ratliffe, the Group AAA and Daily Press Player of the Year last season at Kecoughtan, has signed with Central Florida Community College.

Doughtie loses, Virginia's Neuhauser advances Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:44:00 -0400
Virginia junior Whitney Neuhauser won two more matches at the U.S. Women's Amateur but Suffolk's Lauren Doughtie was beaten by Kristina Wong of Vestal, N.Y., 1-up in a 20-hole second-round match Thursday morning.

Gymnasts face suspended fear of fall Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tami Elliott-Harrison coaches girls knowing the dangers of even a little slip-up. A mistake ended her Olympic dreams.

Tami Elliott-Harrison clearly remembers the sound.

Only darkness tames 'Monster' Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Leaders Robert Karlsson and Jeev Milkha Singh were two of only seven under par before play was suspended at Oakland Hills.

The PGA Championship had been building a reputation as the major to make birdies. That gave way Thursday to the reputation of Oakland Hills.

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