Story archive for November 2008

Saturday, Nov. 29

• Runners come out for Race for Literacy

• Arts center brings Coko to town

• Childhood memories spur gift

• Race won thanks to you

• Kenyan pros win both half-marathons at Race for Literacy

• NFL Week 13 – Awake from the turkey

• Kenyan pros win both half-marathons at Race for Literacy

• More of a grayish Friday

• Race for Literacy today

• Light up a tree for the auxiliary

• Lady Saints looking to pick up the pace

• Big crowd prompts extension of $5 ticket offer

• Police reports for November 29

• A truly Black Friday

• Thanksgiving at the Y

Friday, Nov. 28

• Credit card thief sought

• Oh, 1993

• Why the hurry to trim?

• Hoops tourney benefits community

• Parade entries are sought

• Cold case murder suspect guilty

Wednesday, Nov. 26

• Running away from illiteracy

• Thanksgiving prayers, thoughts

• The importance of thankfulness

• RULTR8? This teacher is

• Village plans 1st Heritage Day

• Parks & Rec gets Christmas spirit

• New Warriors face new challenge

• Thanksgiving “classics”

• Police reports for November 28

Tuesday, Nov. 25

• BK owner tossed in jail

• Desk-free Fridays?

• Columbia Gas rates come down

• St. Mary’s to serve Thanksgiving feast

• JMU’s Cutchins is All-American again

• Flares and distress signals – part 3

• Let commission do its job

• Black Friday?

• Respectfully green

• Police reports for November 26

• 2 arrested in robbery at bank

• Give what you can

• Failing big

Monday, Nov. 24

• Scout cleans up for eagle project

• Divorce leads woman to her dream

• No cruelty charges in pig wreck

Saturday, Nov. 22

• The season for giving

• Marine finds way to give back

• Rawls helps for children

• Add Cheer Fund to your Christmas list

• Crusaders open new season at new level

• NFL Week 12

• Prediction: Big changes ahead for NASCAR ‘09

Friday, Nov. 21

• Good news about youth

• What does it mean to sacrifice?

• Two Suffolk buildings win awards

• In search of business partners

• SCCA will rock for kids

• Downtown sets decorating contest

• Hunter bags big black bear

• Hampton Roads series returns

• Group helps pay for Christian education

Thursday, Nov. 20

• Police arrest one in shooting

• Transfer rule briefly set aside

• Volunteer for Race for Literacy

• Hot rods, hot chili, good cause

• Even more cuts at International Paper

• Local pastor publishes book

• KF pitcher signs with Charlotte

• Take dual credit, get ahead

• Show us the money

• Police reports for Nov. 20

Wednesday, Nov. 19

• Youth Center closes doors to residents

• Don’t dump SPSA, report recommends

• Five-year plan set for septic pump-outs

• Five-year plan set for septic pump-outs

• IP makes severance offers

• On campus

• Suffolk Tuesday night mixed duckpin bowling league

• AAU Basketball Information

• Someone else’s sacrifice

• Transfer rule too complicated

• Giving thanks for volunteers

• Groundhog Day

• Police reports for November 20

• Hampton Roads Youth Center closes

Tuesday, Nov. 18

• Planners hit ‘pause’ on CenterPoint

• Suffolk60 kicks off grant process

• 2nd Route 58 project moves ahead

• Students receive books

• ‘Storytime’ program brings books to TV

• Suffolk Steelers fall to N.C.’s Steelers

• The humble flare, continued

• Careful in that kitchen

• Let smoking ban follow Smokeout

• Give the gift of good health

• Smart to take it slow

• Police reports for November 19

• Planners delay CenterPoint decision

Monday, Nov. 17

• Health department cuts hours

• State provides heating help

• ForKids marks 20th year

• Durham beats Saints in peewee playoffs

• Police reports for November 18

• America must protect manufacturing

• The lost 4,717

• Proffer is a good start

• Mobile lane closures

• Holland water shutdown set

Saturday, Nov. 15

• Sugar signs with Georgetown

• NFL Week 11: Cowboys vs. Redskins tonight

• It’s come to this for DEI

• Suffolk children need your help

• Pat yourself on the back

• Center Point comes with offers

• All but the paycheck

• Cheer Fund supports Toys-for-Tots

• Project wins girl highest Scout honor

Friday, Nov. 14

• School Board considers new AP exam policies

• GSF will close Suffolk facility next year

• Suffolk center weathers QVC layoffs

• Virtual workshops set new standard

• NSA senior state finalist for High School Heisman

• Upset win puts CNU into next round of NCAAs

• Police reports for November 15

• Good news amongst the bad

• Bringing about change

• Thanks for car show help

• Suffolk places first in National Night Out

Thursday, Nov. 13

• School Board concerned about CenterPoint

• Prepare for conferences

• Suffolk seeks and gets community input

• BC Warriors line up against defending champs

• Undefeated Steelers face rematch in regional playoffs

• A year older, but Saints in playoffs again

• ‘Yes we can’ true because of veterans

• Working together to improve education

• Blessings and honor

• Police reports for November 14

• Fest ‘copter pilot gets 60 days in jail

• IP to close part of mill

Wednesday, Nov. 12

• Drive-through to prevent the flu

• School division loses autistic child’s case

• The Candlelight Tour is coming soon

• Group holds annual food distribution

• Making it official

• Ask the Sports Doc: Frozen shoulder

• Signs, signs, everywhere there are signs

• Celebrating the change to come

• Bringing the Bice

• Police reports for November 13

Tuesday, Nov. 11

• DAV hopes flag will be a beacon

• Horton cemetery honors vets, founder

• ‘Walk of Fame’ returns for Christmas parade

• NSA’s Ballou Player of the Year in TCIS

• Saints on All-TCIS teams

• Galaxy 18U club finishes fifth at Nationals

• Don’t plunder the Earth’s resources

• A vote for fewer signs

• Hearing Suffolk’s rural voice

• Teen programs build leaders

• Get ready for the Obama Hustle

• Police reports for November 12

• Suffolk man charged in porn bust

• Police Chief retires

Monday, Nov. 10

• Local veteran honored with scholarship

• Red Cross sets disaster training

• Rural growth is eyed

• Veterans Day closings

• Murder suspect pleads innocence

• Man charged with 7 crimes

• Florian is Top Dog for third time

• JMU three-peats as CAA field hockey champions

• Police reports

• Today, thank a veteran

• Local support made merger possible

• Murder suspect pleads not guilty

• Most government offices closed Tuesday

Saturday, Nov. 8

• Will the bells go silent?

• Dreams come true at 5,000 feet

• Start-up IB program a success so far

• The Chase is more than the top spot

• King’s Fork holds Bulldog Madness

• NFL Week 10 – Giants vs. Eagles in primetime

• Merger allows important service to go on

• It’s time to join together

• Running for a guilt-free Thanksgiving

• Standoff ends in suspect arrest

Friday, Nov. 7

• Council allows for wind turbines

• Idol star coming to town

• Car show raises money for LifeNet

• The British Invasion, reversed

• Doughtie takes big step toward pro career

• Pee Wee Cheerleaders advance to regional competition

• ODU field hockey advances in CAA tourney

• Volunteers helped serve thousands

• Lamenting ‘despicable’

• Harvesting the wind

• Police reports for November 8

Thursday, Nov. 6

• Absentee votes confirm Johnson's win

• Institute selling Obama prints

• Bunch nominated for arts award

• Lakeland’s bid for states ends one match shy

• Suffolk Parks and Recreation fall flag football completes third season

• Boating Safe – How about those flares? (Part I)

• Congratulations to the winners

• Post-racial bigotry

• Community colleges are vital to America

• The top of the list

• Police reports for November 7

• Man arrested for tractor altercation

• Woman pleads guilty to theft of converters

Wednesday, Nov. 5

• Making a place in history

• Council names Daughtrey assessor

• Council begins to set legislative agenda

• Absentees still not posted

• Film series sets holiday mood

• 2008 Southeastern District All-District Football Teams

• On campus: Postseason field hockey for area schools

• Happily missing Halloween tricks

• Birth of a swing state

• Time to move ahead, together

• An eye on history

• Police reports for November 6

• The results are in

• Incumbents hold council seats

• School Board gets three new faces

• Record turnout for election

• Honoring those who sacrificed

• The Wreath Society to decorate cemetery

• One voter’s big issue

• Suffolk drivers go 1-2 in Arena Top Dog

• One step from states

• Police reports for November 5

Tuesday, Nov. 4

• Record turnout, long lines at precincts in Suffolk

• Man accused of brandishing a weapon

Monday, Nov. 3

• Suffolk's polling places

• 9-year-old brought knife to school

• Council to talk wind - again

• Clogging their way into history

• Election Day is here

• Police reports for Oct. 31 to Nov. 3

• Field hockey's visionary debate

• Cheer Fund needs donations

• Don't waste your vote

Saturday, Nov. 1

• McCain’s son travels Southside, visits SNH

• Cheer Fund begins

• ODU displays young artists’ works

• NSA boys place third at TCIS Meet

• NFL Week 9 – Skins play on Monday Night

• Lakeland, KF fall to playoff teams

• Taking NASCAR back

• Why endorse?

• Mayoral endorsement

• Honor.... above all

• Firefighters douse business fire

• Work continues as NR’s season ends

• Eight straight for Lady Cavs