Story archive for May 2004

Sunday, May 30

• Suffolk city strikes oil

• Helen P. Ferguson

• Joseph E. Raynor

• Charles Smith

• May 30, 1945

• Remembering a hero, remembering a brother

• Cyberspace meeting rekindles tales of Suffolk man's World War II heroism

Saturday, May 29

• Suffolk wins Birdsong's final tournament

• What truly makes an effective coach?

• Lakeland Spring Sports Banquet June 2

• Charles E. Smith

• Quite a refund

• Memorial Day kicks off summer travel plans

• Chase ends in Lake Meade

• Not impressed by news of advanced bookings

• My last word on it

• May 29, 1961

Friday, May 28

• Local bodybuilders pump up for Virginia Open

• May 28, 1961

• Church recognizes volunteers' contributions

• Public invited to monument dedication

• It was a knockout

• Runaway charged in arson

• William M. Crehan

• Virginia D. Sheffield

• Harriett J. Woodard

• Yandle voted top soccer newcomer

• Sting rumbles to first in Richmond

Thursday, May 27

• Officer injured in traffic stop

• May 27, 1981

• Suffolk moves up in Invitational Basketball Tournament

• Southampton calls it quits for now

• Tidewater Storm tryouts held June 1, 3

• Holland P.O. beset by gaps in parking lot

• Electrical short chops business day

• Local university hands out 12 diplomas

Wednesday, May 26

• CTE teachers, student recognized

• Unfinished hotel accepting bookings

• Boating Safety Week moving in full sail

• Hitting 100 degrees

• May is Foster Parent Month

• One fatality occurs in 3 afternoon accidents

• USDA calls for soybean referendum

• Margaret A. Doughty

• Mary L. Wright

• Seven Saint fill TCIS All-lacrosse teams

• Lady Warriors fall a run short

• May 26, 1981

Tuesday, May 25

• Suffolk delegation in Oderzo

• Edward D. Umphlett Sr.

• Keiyonda S. Williams

• Warrens take two at SMS Friday

• May 25, 1981

Sunday, May 23

• Brandi Turner joins staff at funeral home

• Sekenia Williams writes autobiography

• Trio enthralls audience at jazz concert

• May 23, 1981

• A normal Saturday at SYAA

• What to do in case of boating accidents

• Three teams of All-TCIS Saints

• Strengthening the Suffolk brand

• Dump the law and thin them out

• Joseph A. Stephens

• Eugene Gregory

• Ruritans celebrate 76th anniversary

• City's 'economic backbone' getting stronger each day

• 'Maxine's' celebrates a lifetime of devotion

• Kiwanis learns about health program

• PDCCC graduates 150+ students

• Kari Harrell to John Maskelony

Saturday, May 22

• Suffolk Blazer golf tourney comes June 23

• Board adopts reduced budget

• Relay features warriors, survivors, and remembers those fallen in battle

• Amadas fire sends crew home

• School antics continue to plague authorities

• May 22, 1981

• Former NSA student rows to national title

• Pearl E. Harrell

Friday, May 21

• City map given to Historical Society

• Police to get more protection with vests

• Linda Roberts-Brown

• Mildred K. Lynch

• Resident pleads for T.O.C.

• Substitute teacher thanks Council for its support

• Study can go long way to help police

• Lockdown results in arrest

• Suffolk student earns honors at ECU

• Ceremonies to honor Confederate general

• Three spring sports seasons cease

• A Warrior becomes a Brave

• Four races set tonight at SMS

• A hole-in-one - on just the fifth try

• 'Shrek' proves worthy of repeated viewings

• Fire station gets new arrival

• Ruritan parade, fireworks takes place Saturday

Thursday, May 20

• City dedicates new credit union

• Shanita L. Golden

• Catherine Perry

• Bernice K. Powell

• Suffolk's soccer-playing seniors say goodbye

• City projects, people win major awards

• Crashes keep police and rescue jumping

• Chamber recognizes six local businesses

• Colorful lawn ornament serves to flush out cancer

• Seat belts laws are tightening

• Hurricanes for the 2004 season named

• Bridge's days are numbered

• Chorey Park fire damages kitchen

• #036;280 million budget OK'd

• Get busy on new bridge project

• Homeowner asking City for help in clearing debris caused by Hurricane Isabel

• Democrats and Republicans are scaredy cats

• Resident wonders who really owns his house?

Wednesday, May 19

• Suffolk splits in regular season finale

• Sallie P. Tew

• Robert T. Hawkins

• A legendary course is re-born

• Mother establishes scholarship in son's memory

• Man injured in industrial accident

• Feeling the pinch at the gas pumps

• Judge orders city to issue permit

• One-day boycott is a useless idea

• A new home

Monday, May 17

• May 18, 1936

• A preview of Suffolk tennis

• Sherman A. Nichols

• Cynthia H. Bynum

• Lillie B. Nichols

• What can be done about TOC closing?

• Say so long to the bricks

• Fundraising effort lagging

• Getting Chummy: Club inducts four new memebers

• Driver troop welcomes Suffolk's newest Eagle Scout

• Breakfast held here to commemorate ruling

• Start children early on road to healthy lifestyle

• Newport News Shipbuilding Employee's Credit Union opening announced

• Suffolk man managing Chesapeake Wal-Mart

Sunday, May 16

• From tennis shoes to walking boots

• Suffolk residents remember landmark decision

• Businesses preparing for hurricane season

• Home and coffee still calling Brothers home

• Prepare before disaster strikes

• Cary Banks receives award

• Georgia Moyer to John Davis

• Local emergency official warns we should be prepared for an even stronger storm than Isabel

• Red Cross says need for blood most urgent

• King's Kids of America to hold benefit reception

• Grease fire burns Chuckatuck homeowner

• AARP Day of Service

• Christians invited to March for Jesus

• Safety signs available at church

• May 16, 1936

• Blazers get it all right

• Ruffin grabs two quick wins for Satellite tennis title

• What to do in a thunderstorm?

• Reid tourney re-welcomes Sleepy Hole

• Three Lady Saints make All-TCIS lacrosse team

• Hayes comes from afar to win district

• Saints hit early and often in 11-1, five-inning 'Senior Day' victory

• Ruby V. Bradshaw

• Antionette J. Langston

• It still beats mining coal

• The prison scandal, intelligence gathering and war

Friday, May 14

• Suffolk soccer teams split

• Gators chomp Saints on the diamonds

• Tidewater Storm tryouts held in early June

• C. Randolph Johnson gave the gift of life 104 times

• Spring harvest

• Fallen baby is recovering

• Board hears positive SOL report

• Two schools yield three arrests

• New industries will enrich city

• Whaleyville Ruritans appreciate coverage

• Annie V. Artis

• Talent show held in honor of military personnel

• May 14, 1937

Thursday, May 13

• They're back

• Suffolk girls score big; battle today

• 'Big Daddy' moves up to college

• May 13, 1937

• Students, educators await test results

• Planning forum set tonight

• Baby survives fall

• Amadas Coach rolling into town

• Ferguson to open in Northgate

• Nurses merit our thanks, support

• Columnist's writings inspire local reaction

• Officer's rescue of puppy deserves recognition

Wednesday, May 12

• Two accidents cause great damages

• Flood victims might qualify for suit

• Tribal recognition wins panel's backing

• Residents can thank Del. Jones

• Everyone's got a story to tell

• Reader corrects himself on recent remarks

• Animal cruelty being researched

• May 12, 1937

• Lady Warriors win big in farewell

• Rivenbark finishes regular-season career with top honor

• Tracey R. Mason

• James R. Brinkley

• Southside Baptist offers help to the lost

Monday, May 10

• Scrap iron plant should not have been closed

• May 11, 1937

• Lightning strikes twice for NSA golfer

• Firefighters manage to contain Manning Road brush fire; burn ban to begin shortly

• Shop owner advises a good garden starts with a good plan

• Youths questioned in Molotov cocktail incident

• Jones' role in budget deal recounted

• School Board candidate thanks supporters

• You can make the most of Nursing Home Week

• Effie Ann Moyers Wolford

• Shreeves motors to first SMS win

• Candidate also congratulates the winner

Sunday, May 9

• Nansemond-Suffolk Academy freshman Katie Murphy checks out the ninth hole of the Suffolk Golf Course, which she aced last Friday. Murphy was the first NSA golfer of the millennium to score a hole-in-o

• Horton bats in 2-0 victory

• TCIS tennis tourney finishes up

• Tracey Mason

• George R. Ricks Sr.

• Cleo S. Hardy

• Calvin Smith Jr.

• Amy Butler, Kevin Amon wed in Cypress Chapel

• Eva C. Grandison

• Gurley Press to close up shop this year

• Kerrie Dillabough, Barry Chittum united at the Planters Club

• Clearing the tracks

• Faith helps mom of seven cope

• Feasting on fun

• Drownings can be easily prevented

• A sudden change of heart

• A return to Mayberry

• TOC closing is heartbreaking

• Meet a familiar face in local golf and another we'll be seeing much more of

• May 9, 1937

• Step team climbs up to first place

• History revisited at Luke House

• Meals On Wheels volunteer lauded

Saturday, May 8

• British transplant living large in Suffolk

• Charlie L. Johnson

• Brown makes hometown proud with calf roping win

• Roy L. Grant

• Car salesman a devoted John F. Kennedy fan

• JFK site of fourth alleged assault

• Suspected bomb was just a fake

• Tough decisions await Council

• Teacher's accuser should be permanently expelled

• May 8, 1937

• Whaleyville Community Day Whaleyville will host a community day for residents near and far today. Come out and see what this borough has to offer. Shown above is Rick McPherson of Miss Pickleberry's P

• Jae Sinnett Trio performing benefit

Friday, May 7

• They ride for those who died

• Fire truck to be shown on Whaleyville Community Day

• Local man is VDOT's Employee of the Year

• Alleged assault reported

• Free health program offered to Va. women

• May 7, 1966

• Five on the track today at SMS

• Three local teams win - one gets held up

• Blazers golf tourney to be held June 23

• Prayer can be a shield

• Resident appearing in festival

• VMASC Battle Lab dedicated

• Police recognize excellence in service

Thursday, May 6

• May 6, 1966

• Bricked streets repaved again. Pity

• Will they read? Will they listen?

• You can help plan the city's future

• Residents make pleas

• TOC stunned by closing

• Friends of 'Friends' to say farewell

• Zetas to present eight seniors

• Carriers picking up food Saturday

• Operation Clean Sweep deemed a major success

• Cavaliers can't get on the offensive in Western Branch sweep

• Saints' luck runs out in 13-11 loss

• Saints score shutouts on the diamond

• Gertrude H. James

• James C. Deloatch Jr.

• Marion L. Mapp

• Virginia B. Clark

Wednesday, May 5

• Estelle A. Kelsey

• Earl T. Holland

• George L. Croker

• Ronald R. Parker

• Raydell V. Woods

• Peters grabs debut victory

• Kukula bids farewell to NSA

• Friends. Teammates. Cheerleading champions.

• May 5, 1966

• May 4, 1925

• Cavaliers shine in FCCLA conference

• Charges go to grand jury in puppy scam

• TOC closing June 11

• City updating comprehensive plan

• Public can comment on budget tonight

• Student charged in school incident

• Planning group honors Dickens

• Suspects sought in Saturday robbery of McDonald's here

• Nothing low fat about it: Making southern fried strawberry shortcake

• Suffolk girl, 12, killed in crash

• Fliers raise questions

• 19 on way to becoming Master Gardeners

• Incumbents rule

• Residents called to support Suffolk police

• Columnist's memory needs refreshed

• Trash at park was deplorable

• What will become of scrap metal?

• You can help make Sketchbook a great one

• Jesse F. Boone Sr.

Sunday, May 2

• John Riddick - Nansemond Borough (School Board)

• Charles Gordon Jr.

• George Gilliam

• Estelle Kelsey

• Charlie F. Simmons

• James R. Brinkley Jr.

• Local Warriors qualify for nationals

• Young Saints end winning season with shutout victory

• Branch lives on in tournament

• Berry, Mowry hit hard in Warrior sweep of Branch

• Take steps to prevent childhood drowning

• City expenses seem a bit excessive

• She knows things

• On the other side of the west

• Don't neglect to vote this Tuesday

• Three School Board and City Council seats on Tuesday ballot

• Native Filipino rejoices his new citizenship

• Literacy Council thanks volunteers

• James E. Perkinson - Sleepy Hole Borough (School Board)

• Roger Leonard - Whaleyville Borough (City Council)

• Thelma Hinton - Nansemond Borough (School Board)

• Amy Harrell, Ross Finley wed in evening ceremony

• Olivers celebrate 67 years together

• Fire destroys Kilby Avenue home

• Tracy Blanchard, John Brinkley united at Deep Creek UMC

• Suffolk gymnasts' paths will lead to state later in May

• Police have a new crime fighting tool

• May 2, 1925

• May 1, 1960

• Bessie Watson - Whaleyville Borough (School Board)

• Curtis R. Milteer Sr. - Whaleyville Borough (City Council)

• NRHS teacher charged Friday

• Linda Johnson - Sleepy Hole Borough (City Council)

• Jury indicts funeral director

• Sharon Harris - Whaleyville Borough (School Board)

• Isaac Baker Jr. - Whaleyville Borough (City Council)