Story archive for July 2002

Thursday, Aug. 1

• Big second half leads Clippers to victory

• Minister taking street-level approach to win souls

• New police building going up

• Ruth M. Parker

• Aug. 2, 1967

• Show us the money!

• Quilters, police join forces

• Police seeking dedicated citizens

• Confederate group about to face test

• Waterfront park behind schedule

• Ceremony honors those who go 'above and beyond the call of duty'

• Super Colts buck to title

Wednesday, July 31

• Cruises soon to set sail

• Verna M. Hall

• Pat Sajak's insight into Hollywood

• Ceremony heralds future medical center

• Keep alarms in working order

• SYAA Super Colts win two to get to title game

• Benefit BBQ a success

• Attorney General makes stop in Suffolk

• Whaleyville youth battles attention-deficit disorder with martial arts

• Council meeting with facilitator

• Aug. 1, 1942

Tuesday, July 30

• Calls for help often come when needed

• July 31, 1974

• Clippers to battle Norfolk tonight at BTW

• Removing smoke alarm batteries could take your life

• What's up in Suffolk Public Schools?

• Suspects in taxi incident sought

• Two viruses found in Chesapeake

• Driver backs into apartment, leaves a hole and the scene

• Harold A. Ruffin Jr.

• Local basketball team heads to Nashville today for the nationals

Monday, July 29

• Cavaliers come back to win soccer tournament

• Water service interrupted

• July 30, 1961

• Expected cold front tonight might cool down temperatures

• Dailey hopes softball tourney will become annual event

• Local youths learn safety in the water

• News-Herald welcomes new advertising director

• Nurse chosen as fellow

• SRHA cannot operate secretly

• A word about the elderly

• Sign up now for police academy

• William Chaney Jr.

Saturday, July 27

• Ella Porter Ward has accomplished much

• Mitchells kick to win

• LOCAL

• Meals director meets challenge and wins

• July 27, 1973

• Cavaliers ready to shoot it out

• Robbery suspects caught on foot

• Phyllis Foster

• VDOTNews

• Raccoon in Suffolk had rabies

Thursday, July 25

• Holmes-Butterbean to meet Saturday night at

• Roberts bats in winning run as SYAA wins, 4-3

• Knights install state officers

• Why Israel is a favored nation

• Greater New Hope COGIC concludes revival tonight

• Business planning benefit barbecue

• Nineteen people complete important step to a new life

• Steve P. Hill

• Rain, rain come - now!

• July 26, 1938

Wednesday, July 24

• Two seats may be added to SRHA board

• Softball tournament rescheduled for Saturday

• Togas halfway to win

• Police seek gunman, carjacking suspects

• Year-round plan didn't make the grade

• Galaxy overcomes five teams to take Williamsburg tournament

• City promoting crime prevention program

• Portsmouth man gets convicted on having child pornography

• Kierra L. Cooper

• July 25, 1938

Tuesday, July 23

• Hiles converting Chuckatuck Village Cafe to 'Fat Boys'

• July 24, 1944

• SYAA downs Wilson twice, prepares for district tourney today

• Painkillers hold off Locos; Powerhouse wins

• Pablo overcomes rain, age

• East Suffolk High School alumni enjoy busy weekend for reminiscing

• Softball tournament rescheduled for Sunday

• Board members accused of undermining SRHA director's authority

• Eula M. Parker

• Covering a rival school reunion was fun

Monday, July 22

• July 23, 1980

• Bennetts Creek All-Stars find way to victory

• 'No pain, all gain' workouts

• Downtowner goes down the tubes

• Downtown Suffolk won't go hungry

• Pair sought in armed robbery

• #036;50K to help Booker T leave no child behind

• Arthur L. Farmer

Sunday, July 21

• Knights slay Tigers

• July 21, 1955

• Margie F. Thomas

• Suffolk woman to lead OES session

• What's the hold-up for the Indians?

• Resident brings reading program to children

• Supporters of evicted family question SRHA policy

• Liberty Golf Classic to be played Sept. 26

• Weather blamed in police mishap

• What to do if confronted by a hurricane

• Too many chiefs, too few Indians

Thursday, July 18

• Young All-Stars keep a clear head on their way to state

• Things I want to do before I die

• July 19, 1961

• Sisters achieve academic honors

• Nansemonds should get what they want tribe

• Ceremony nails start of College Court restoration

• 18-wheeler crashes into house, tree

• 15-and-under AAU team will head to National Championships July 26

• Sickle Cell promotes blood drive Saturday

Wednesday, July 17

• Council votes for task force on village

• Powerhouse shows strength

• July 18, 1960

• East Suffolk High alumni readying for their reunion

• Basketball team raising money for Junior Olympics

• Junior All-Stars will be playing to win

• Local tennis tournament begins July 22

• Softball All-Stars want to do better this year

Tuesday, July 16

• Young All-Stars hope to pound out wins at state tournament

• Dozens of youngsters hit the Mast courts in summer clinic

• Employee who opposed sales tax leaves job

• Are you prepared if a hurricane should strike here?

• Powerhouse too strong for Mulchers, wins 10-9

• What to think about replacement therapy

• July 17,1940

• Norman N. Bradshaw

• Family mourns 10-year-old Driver girl who died after being hit by pickup

• Sting goes 1-1 in first days of World Series

• Be thorough in searching

• Environmental institute educates teachers at PDCCC

• Capital projects, resolutions among school board concerns

Saturday, July 13

• Norman D. Cox

• Crossing made despite U.S. plane attacks

• Attention must be paid to teens

• Prepping for hurricanes vital

• Club considers picnic biggest success

• No reservations about giving some land

• Southside team hopes to 'sting' competition

• Portsmouth man charged in rape

• There's a lot of life left in downtown

Thursday, July 11

• Exhibition displays local group's history

• SYAA beats Kempsville 5-4, moves to 8-1

• Jihad - Who? What? Where? When?

• IDA chairman wants compensation

• Frances W. Hart

• USDA sets plan for farm bill

• Where do the cobia lurk?

• July 12, 1938

• BC completes softball sweep

Wednesday, July 10

• Safe Boating - Hurricane Season Is Upon Us - Part I

Tuesday, July 9

• 'N2 Stix' field hockey season ends

• Working in a better environment

• July 10, 1976

• Two BC softball teams head to state

• Fire wrecks home, lives

• Christopher Johnson

• Lakeland field hockey college, state news

• Rescue squad needs your help

• Officials call landfill fires arson

• Sorority sponsors successful program

• Burch draws bases-loaded walk to send 9-10 All-Stars to state tournament

Monday, July 8

• Former Warrior becomes an Angel

• Preserving our civil rights

• Girl, 12, receives gunshot wound to face

• Funeral held Monday for slain woman

• Newly approved Confederate license plate proves popular in Virginia

• Suffolk man is arrested for threatening to kill president

• Thomas O. Lamb III

• Ozone level expected to be in moderate range today

• July 9, 1937

• Suffolk couple honored for work at EVMS

• Super Colts take two from Churchland

Saturday, July 6

• July 7, 1950

• Weekend fires keep personnel very busy

• Crab House claws back to win at Pro-Am, 103-93

• Rebekah I. Brown

• Post posts 1-0 win

• Bennetts Creek All-Star team head to title games

• Local man to face federal court

• Volunteer squad facing budget shortfall

• What to keep? What to trash?

• Whaleyville native completes officer college

• Young director leading youths this summer

• How important is a building to the City?

Thursday, July 4

• Smoke and mirrors

• July 5, 1960

• Bennetts Creek teams will square off in semifinal

• Walter Baker

• Retired teachers honor two members' dedication

• Our generosity will be the end of us

• The Downtown Athletic Association will be holding registration for football and cheerleading at the following locations:

• Cookbook proceeds nourish Suffolk

Wednesday, July 3

• Festivity funds to benefit agencies

• Softball tournament to be held July 20

• Big hitting, fine pitching lead Bennetts Creek to big victory

• About liberty

• Movie Review: Enjoying 'Mr. Deeds' is a guilty pleasure

• July 4, 1980

• Melvin K. Banks Sr.

• Cain is able as BC wins, 10-0

• Who knew fat could be so important?

• DAA signups begin July 9

• Safety first when it comes to fireworks

• Staying cool especially vital in this heat

• Open House for CNA courses to be offered

Tuesday, July 2

• July 3, 1951

• Suffolk man killed when hit by train

• Parking fees will benefit United Way agencies

• Doris W. White

• 'McCarthy-ism' helps Bennetts Creek to win

• Brush fire burns 60 acres

• Residents urged to be extra cautious when it comes to holiday barbecuing

• 90-year-old woman credits proper living

• Security precautions in place for July 4th festivities here

• The epitome of Christianity