Story archive for September 2003

Wednesday, Sept. 17

• Toll-free hurricane numbers available

• Residents rush for last-minute supplies

• Smithfield hams it up at county fair

• Nansemond-Suffolk Academy announces sports makeup dates

• Isabel may delay paper

• Arlindy Brown

• James G. Reese

• Amarion J. Darden

• This won't be in the papers

• Isabel stalls wedding

• Natural gas customers take heed

• Thousands flee hurricane; ruinous flooding possible

• Planning oppose rezoning request

• After the storm

• Sept. 18, 1969

Tuesday, Sept. 16

• Actress lands in Suffolk

• BRIEFS

• SYAA begins play on new fields

Monday, Sept. 15

• Red Cross offers hurricane preparedness tips

• Lily E. Byrd

• Amber Jo Daniels

• Carroll Funk

• Possible 'Storm of the Century' bearing down on Hampton Roads

• Sept. 16, 1937

• George L. Babb

• Arlindy F. Brown

Sunday, Sept. 14

• Fest schedule announced

• A real birthday surprise!

• Police chief to speak at anniversary

• Latosha Caine to Norman Artis

• SuffolkFirst Bank appoints three new directors

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity recognizes service

• News from Holy Neck UCC

• East Suffolk High Class of '59 gathers for reunion

• Suffolk Ruritans have tickets on sale for Shrimp Feast

• Straw poll blows away

• West End district gets official designation

• Sometimes news falls in my lap

• Commonwealth's Attorney supports Randy Carter

• Meeting the Man in Black

• Local lady golfers finish second

• Rain cancels one race; finale scheduled Friday

• Nautical history - Part one of many!

• Parks and Rec. youth league basketball starts in late Sept.

• Warrior comeback falls short

• The first NFL picks - one week late!

• Sept. 14, 1937

• Living longer may not be as costly as we thought

• Mattie L. Schwalenberg

Saturday, Sept. 13

• Raymond R. Kern Jr.

• Sept. 13, 1937

• Greeter gets a birthday greeting

• Tread carefully

• Man gets 40 years for killing daughter

• Police seek library suspect

• Straw poll set today

• Teen treated after mishap

• City worker once played in Central Ball League

• Bishops pass by Saints, 27-16

• Biking for the children!

• River, Lakeland games to be made up today

• Sylvia A. Arnold

• Rudolph B. Lynch

• William J. Thomas Sr.

Friday, Sept. 12

• 9-11 remembered

• John E. Johnson

• Harry Artis

• Barbara P. Dickens

• A trio of victors!

• Several titles can be put away tonight at SMS!

• River, Lakeland try to bounce back

• Young Warriors win big

• Warriors go 1-1

• SRHA gets 7 awards

• Attack prompts security concerns

• School population, education lead board meeting

• Habitat, family break ground for 16th house

• After Iraq war, what?

• It's just politics

• Sheriff explains why clerk's position is important

Thursday, Sept. 11

• Elderly man attacked in library

• Candidates plead their cases

• Sept. 11, 1950

• Service doesn't come cheap

• Rita A. White

• James M. Holmes Jr.

• Judson C. Blow

• April R. Joe

• We are all aliens here - Part II

• Two wheels make youth a big wheel!

• Lady Cavaliers declaw Lady Tigers, 12-0

• Congressman reflects on Sept. 11, 2001

• An overhead view

• Ellis family reunites

• Will one candidate step down?

Wednesday, Sept. 10

• Young Lady Cavs grab first win

• Candlelight ceremony set Thursday

• Sept. 10, 1950

• Recalling old school - and work - days

• Suffolk couple found guilty of child neglect

• LHF FFA goes to camp

• TV star to (free)fall from the wild blue yonder onto Suffolk

• CERT offers fall session

• Sorority to honor 9 citizens

• Win makes Pretlow's birthday happier

• William E. Ellis Sr.

• Thomas M. Pope Jr.

• Third juvenile charged

Monday, Sept. 8

• Sept. 9, 1950

• Dr. Samuel Brown gives future Olympians the sporting touch

• No more wondering where Lake Kennedy Estates begins

• Hundreds of veterans join officials for groundbreaking of cemetery in Suffolk

• Robert N. Zollars

• Helen H. Lynn

• John M. Young

• Donald Gordon

• One-hour columns

• Fencing club lets locals sharpen foils-manship!

• Teens shot riding bikes

• Are you ready to scream for victory at the rinks?

• Man killed Saturday while cutting grass

Sunday, Sept. 7

• Float plans - an integral part of boating

• Jean W. Flanagan

• Bessie L. Dillard

• Caring for one's community requires unity

• Shooting for excitement - and victories!

• Bennett's Creek football season opens

• King's Kids visit Virginia Marine Science Museum

• Rachel Weller, James Deaton married in Brentwood UMC

• Southside Baptist has reason to rejoice today

• Groundbreaking for vets cemetery set Monday

• Meeting needs with love

• King's Kids of America plans anniversary celebration

• Officers get minor injuries, driver gets the ticket

• Kelly Duke, Bartek Drewnowski married in Main Street UMC

• Sept. 7, 1950

• We are all aliens here - Part I

Saturday, Sept. 6

• Quick, late goal gives Lady Cavs win

• Local 2801 awards two scholarships

• Lucky mistake leads Pam Vestal to city Visitor Center's doorstep

• Sept. 6, 1950

• Curtis D. Savage

• Maury massacres Lakeland

• JFK fracas results in suspension

• Auto accident injuries officers

• Man charged with battery

• Students pay tribute to former teacher

• Area student to compete in pageant

• Whelan sole bright spot in loss

Friday, Sept. 5

• Editor, the News-Herald:

• Show you care by volunteering

• Margaret S. Glaus

• Paris S. Salih

• Shelia L. Francis

• Simplify tax code

• Suffolk opens Invitational 2-0

• The first pick of the new season!

• Opening night for River and Lakeland!

• Lakeland wins rain-shortened golf match

• Travesty unfolds in Alabama

• Judge rules suit can go to trial

• Sweat equity works

• Great Dismal joins in celebration

• Council plans its retreat

• Chancellor pays visit to PDCCC

• Council OKs plan for ramp

• Suffolk kicks off campaign

• Cavalier reports on her mission trip to Ecuador

• Look for Caring volunteers

• Police seek coin thief

• Police ask Council for programs

• Sept. 5, 1950

• Sept. 4, 1975

• Goodbye Belly Fat

• Memories are made of this

Wednesday, Sept. 3

• Sept. 3, 1975

• Library thanks all for participation

• Reckless behavior ultimately has its consequences

• Angelina S. Lasher

• Joan C. Nungesser

• Randy Carter best qualified for clerk's position

• Two youths charged in rape, abduction

• Students get settled into classes

• Attendance is up

• We're losing war

• PDCCC moving to the next level of excellence

• Parking changes at post office causing confusion

• Go on the prowl for antiques at Three Black Cats

• WNV in horses count up to 42

• Erma Riddick sings praises on a ukulele

• Drivers and students must obey road rules

• Andys help Warriors win

Tuesday, Sept. 2

• Lyman J. Tripp Sr.

• Dorenda Hicks

• A deserved taunt, long overdue

• Sept 2, 1975

• The Bard of Springfield? America's favorite dysfunctional family takes a turn at Shakespeare

• Young people pitch in to spruce up Mary Estes Park

• Day of Caring kicks off campaign

• Hamlin stays perfect in SMS Late Model action

• Last week in Suffolk football

• In defense of career fire and rescue professionals

• Bertha C. Collins