Story archive for August 2006

Thursday, Aug. 31

• Guys Rule' - at least for now By Cal Bryant 08/31/2006 Over the past few weeks, my wife and I have exchanged jokes over which of the two sexes is superior. We#8217;ve attempted to one-up each other at

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Tuesday, Aug. 29

• Eric and Patricia Porter announce the birth of Da#8217;mon Curtaz Wislon, five pounds, four ounces, on Feb. 24. His mother is Whitney N. Wilson and the father is Curtis Wilson. Paternal grandparents a

• Emily Grace Holland was born April 13. She was four pounds, 14 ounces and 18 1/4 inches. She is the daughter of Charlene and Tim Holland and sister to Taylor Holland. Her grandparents are Marjorie Edw

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• Harris engaged to Madison

• Local church groups host dinner for Italian visitors

• The members of Greater Sweet Beulah will be celebrating their 72nd Church Anniversary during the month of September. Information regarding speakers and guest choirs will be announced at a later date.

• Parents sentenced in mauling of child

• Preparations for this year#8217;s Peanut Fest are well underway

• Holland named best National Night Out event across Suffolk

• Wednesday, August 30

• 22 Years Ago

• Fork prepares for season opener

• Boating Safe - The Diver Alert Network

• Deacon Odell Hurdle

• Guinevere (Guin) R. Elliott

• McQuarry marries Back

• High school sports wrap-up

• Charlie B. Harris

• Vernell Hall Jr.

• Thomas H. Britt

• Suffolk heritage on display

• Many questions remain unanswered

• Matt Kenseth (No. 17 DeWALT Ford) crosses the finish line to win the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR

• Kenseth takes victory at an unusually calm night at Bristol

• King's Fork's offensive line gives quarterback Sha'ka Miller time to throw downfield during the first half of Friday night's scrimmage with Lafayette. Eric P. Brooks/Suffolk News-Herald

Saturday, Aug. 26

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Thursday, Aug. 24

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Tuesday, Aug. 22

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Saturday, Aug. 19

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Thursday, Aug. 17

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Tuesday, Aug. 15

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Monday, Aug. 14

• Emily Grace Holland was born April 13. She was four pounds, 14 ounces and 18 1/4 inches. She is the daughter of Charlene and Tim Holland and sister to Taylor Holland. Her grandparents are Marjorie Edw

• Eric and Patricia Porter announce the birth of Da#8217;mon Curtaz Wislon, five pounds, four ounces, on Feb. 24. His mother is Whitney N. Wilson and the father is Curtis Wilson. Paternal grandparents a

• Remember where we were

• Third ESHS reunion was the best ever

• Council to decide if development will get off the ground

• Country roads, take me home Staff 08/14/2006 I#8217;m originally from West Virginia, or as it is known back there, #8220;West By God Virginia,#8221; and every once in awhile something will occur that

• Traveling at the speed of 36.8mph Staff 08/14/2006 My wife and I just returned from a weekend in New Jersey, where we spent about as much time on the road as we did visiting our old friends. I all beg

• Add another idiot to my no-watch#8217; list Staff 08/14/2006 One of the greatest things about living in America is that we have choices. We can go just about any place we want, buy just about anything

• What are they doing in D.C.?

• Readers supports altering sexual offenders

• A good deal for 20 bucks

• Planters story more than just peanuts

• It has to be said out loud Staff 08/14/2006 The following are some thoughts regarding the failings of a system and a culture. Please note that it accurately describes the mood of many Americans and do

• May 8, 1945 Spring was in the air Staff 08/14/2006 It was a strange morning, the sun out and all was quiet on the eastern front. There were no planes from either side up there and no sound of artiller

• There are no mall walkers in England

• So, just how cold was the winter of 44? Staff 08/14/2006 Words like markedly, significant, notably, highly, and very do not describe the record weather in Europe in December of 1944. We never turned t

• One good thing often leads to another

• Different Blazers, but more hardwood success

• The race for the chase goes road racing tomorrow

• The Suffolk Blazers 11-and-under basketball team is, front row from left, Curtis Rouse, Jr., Seveante Williams, Jamil Boone-White, Shaquille Outlaw, Rodrick Parrett, Antonio Jefferson, back row, coach

• William Henry Riddick

• Eleaner Hurdle Stallings

• Things were still Done On Time#8217; at Bloom 2006 Staff 08/14/2006 I seem to be spreading myself too thin lately and made up my mind to soon change that situation. However, instead of eliminating a f

• Courthouse security is job-one for sheriff#8217;s office

• Suffolk Police activity for the dates of August 9-10

• City planning to open books for analysis

• The Balm of Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, 3731 Whitemarsh Road, will be giving a missionary workshop on Saturday, Aug.12, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The theme is #8220;Missionary Work That Really Ma

• Let#8217;s get ready to Nosh

Saturday, Aug. 12

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Thursday, Aug. 10

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• A bit of thisa dash of that By Cal Bryant 08/10/2006 Just catching up on a bucketful of news. I hope you#8217;re like me in the senseless murder of two elderly Emporia sisters in the fact that when th

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Tuesday, Aug. 8

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Sunday, Aug. 6

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Saturday, Aug. 5

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Thursday, Aug. 3

• Many things make me wonder about the human race

• Downtown trolley could have a new mission

• I#8217;d have more to say, but I am tired and hungry

• Catching rays is a dangerous idea

• Indulging the imagination adds color to one#8217;s life

• Visit from in-laws stressing out Ezzard the cat

• Nearly 80,000 missed a great show

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• Bernice M. Hill

• Edith Baum Evans

• Algenon Rico Purdie

• Brinson looks to keep control of Langley truck series

• Relatives all win same color medal in same karate event

• 45 Years Ago

• Saturday, August 5

• Down Syndrome survival rate increases; racial disparities remain

• High-speed chase ends with N.C. pair in jail here

• August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Virginia

• Teen selected to participate in UVA democracy summit

• Destruction of property, Canterbury Crest Lane

• Charges against Suffolk teacher are certified

• New Olive Branch Baptist Church, 9354 Gates Road, will host the first session of the Nansemond #110; Isle of Wight Sunday School Union#8217;s 120th Years of Progress July 29-30. The session begins wit

• Skinner to face jury trial

• Winnegan to marry Wilkins

• Emily Grace Holland was born April 13. She was four pounds, 14 ounces and 18 1/4 inches. She is the daughter of Charlene and Tim Holland and sister to Taylor Holland. Her grandparents are Marjorie Edw

• Eric and Patricia Porter announce the birth of Da#8217;mon Curtaz Wislon, five pounds, four ounces, on Feb. 24. His mother is Whitney N. Wilson and the father is Curtis Wilson. Paternal grandparents a

• Bryant marries Gwaltney

• Cuddly, adorable puppies wanted, even ugly old dogs welcome

• It#8217;s getting hot around here

• He#8217;s not sorry for anything

• The outlook is not good

• Bible bread butter beans

• Triumph of Authoritarians

• Art A La Carte

• Lights go out downtown

• How to stay cool

• The first step to recovery

• No other issue

• Mr. Peanut Gets a New Look

• Notes on this and that

• Wanted: A few new sources

• The community standard

• A multi-million dollar tour

• Our most under-reported war

• Check out this view

• Weep not for Mr. Herbert

• Say a little prayer#8217; for the folks at the arts center Staff 08/03/2006 This is kind of a bonus post, a continuation of one the other day about Cultural Arts Center program. Michael Bollinger, SCC

• A first time for everything

• Crafting legislation for me

• It#8217;s never too late to enjoy life and fulfill your dreams

• Protecting yourself in extremely hot weather

• Shred those documents

• Good values can be learned through church and IMPACT Suffolk Suffolk

• Things were still Done On Time#8217; at Bloom 2006 Staff 08/03/2006 I seem to be spreading myself too thin lately and made up my mind to soon change that situation. However, instead of eliminating a f

• Statements and titles that can be connected to co-hosts#8217; feud

• Be careful, there are sharks swimming in that water

• Politician#8217;s platform makes me wonder

• One day, Mr. Big, we#8217;ll cross the Rainbow Bridge together

• There will be no champagne for this anniversary celebration

• Country roads, take me home Staff 08/03/2006 I#8217;m originally from West Virginia, or as it is known back there, #8220;West By God Virginia,#8221; and every once in awhile something will occur that

• Traveling at the speed of 36.8mph Staff 08/03/2006 My wife and I just returned from a weekend in New Jersey, where we spent about as much time on the road as we did visiting our old friends. I all beg

• We must not allow them to disrespect the fallen

• Things just kept getting worse after we left

• Add another idiot to my no-watch#8217; list Staff 08/03/2006 One of the greatest things about living in America is that we have choices. We can go just about any place we want, buy just about anything

• Remember, gas on the right, brake on the left

• I have had to learn some new words lately.

• Thanks to all

• TSA puts on a good show to make us feel better post 9-11

• Building true communities

• Who#8217;s really sanitizing#8217; our history? Staff 08/03/2006 I#8217;ve been reading a lot of email and talking to a good many people about the Confederate History Month proclamation, or rather, la

• Who#8217;s the Top Dog in Suffolk?

• There#8217;s a new sheriff in town - so to speak

• Where we (I) stand

• City Council needs to get its priorities#8217; straight Staff 08/03/2006 Suffolk City Council members and top city staff, I assume, will be sitting down on Wednesday to sift through the city manager#8

• Learning to live with boomeritis#8217; Staff 08/03/2006 I spent Sunday sprawled out on the sofa reading the New York Times. Frankly, it was about all I was capable of doing. I try to work out a little

• It#8217;s We the people,#8217; not We the special interests#8217; Staff 08/03/2006 I received an e-mail last week from a friend that put into words much of what I#8217;ve been thinking about our gover

• Bob and Andy have lunch with the distaff mayor

• It has to be said out loud Staff 08/03/2006 The following are some thoughts regarding the failings of a system and a culture. Please note that it accurately describes the mood of many Americans and do

• May 8, 1945 Spring was in the air Staff 08/03/2006 It was a strange morning, the sun out and all was quiet on the eastern front. There were no planes from either side up there and no sound of artiller

• Henceforth, our city government will be open and transparent

• Normandy veterans find each other on a bus

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• Should we be forced to listen to both sides of an argument?

• So, just how cold was the winter of 44? Staff 08/03/2006 Words like markedly, significant, notably, highly, and very do not describe the record weather in Europe in December of 1944. We never turned t

• Never bite the hand that feeds you

• Dionne Warwick reminds me of the queen of England

Tuesday, Aug. 1

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