Story archive for September 2008

Tuesday, Sept. 30

• Council to talk enterprise zones

• Robber took customer’s keys, phone – then returned them

• City gets Relay honors

• Lakeland senior completes Eagle Scout project

• On campus: Suffolk alums leading field hockey teams

• Menchville sweeps Saint volleyball

• Ratings, payroll and playoffs

• Enterprise zones and their future

• It’s time to hoop it up at YMCA

• Missed and non-missed statement opportunities

• Police reports for October 1

Monday, Sept. 29

• Suffolk’s Florian gets first UCAR win

• Warriors, Bulldogs run in statewide CC meet

• Saturday’s youth football scores

• Denied: Bail out bill voted down by Congress

• Two local banks merge

• Need some stuff?

• Essay contest asks big questions

• McCain’s arrogance towards Obama

• In response to Don Roberts

• Light at the end of tunnel

• Police reports for September 30

Saturday, Sept. 27

• Mayoral candidate Linda T. Johnson responds to News-Herald

• Byrd’s brothers play tribute concert

• College fair tomorrow

• Red Cross seeking disaster relief funds

• Lakeland, Hickory play to fight cancer

• Lady Warriors finish third in Suffolk tourney

• Atlantic Shores backs up No. 1 spot

• Warriors can’t prevent Braves’ big plays

• NFL Week 4 – Redskins vs. Cowboys

• Event is a ray of hope

• The crooks...Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Friday, Sept. 26

• Bulldog defense holds off Hornets

• KF ladies, Cav boys get volleyball sweeps

• Bruins rally to beat Lakeland

• Candidates take questions, give answers

• Banker to spend 2 years in jail

• Get tickets now for gala

• Open house at business today

• Kudos to League of Women Voters

• Mutt Strut a dog-gone good time

• Police reports for September 27

• Banker pleads guilty to embezzlement

Thursday, Sept. 25

• Mayoral candidates meet at forum

• Officer Jeffries honored

• King’s Kids celebrates anniversary

• John McCain’s deregulation policies

• Justice was served

• Police reports for September 26

• A full Friday night

• All Suffolk school fully accredited

• Bank robbed at gunpoint

• Streets closed because of storm

Wednesday, Sept. 24

• CenterPoint gives info

• Charges dropped against stabbing suspect

• Swamp going strong despite fire

• Driver hits motel, closes road

• An accident away from bankruptcy

• Responding to bomb threats

• Seasons change

• Call in now

• Bulldogs draw against Great Bridge

• Saints end long streak with sweep

• KF, NR, Lakeland send golfers to Eastern Region

• Tough defense leads to NR victory

• Ask the Sports Doc: Concussions

• Police reports for September 25

• Charges dropped against stabbing suspect

• Crash shuts down Main

Tuesday, Sept. 23

• America on the Move Family Day at the Suffolk Family YMCA

• Asking for support

• We want your photos!

• King’s Fork hosts competition

• W. Branch stays unbeaten in SED volleyball

• Halsey Mechanical leads duckpin league

• Ask the Sports Doc: Rotator cuff surgery

• Grand jury hands down indictments

• Constitution commemorated at school

• Court Web site to be reactivated

• Cogan’s Pizza break-in investigated

• Lakeland bomb threat untraceable

Monday, Sept. 22

• New mayoral forum this week

• Police searching for robbery suspects

• Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile

• Officer found dead at home

• Police reports

• Writer wants Debranski as next mayor

• Writer supports Milteer for Council

• Supporting Leonard for the mayor's seat

• Seat children properly

• Helping mutts strut

• Clutch goal wins it for Bulldogs

• Edwards drives to 7th win

• Pop Warner football scores

• Lakeland player doing well after injury

• Assistant moves up for KF wrestling

Saturday, Sept. 20

• Saints romp over second straight TCIS foe

• NFL Week 3 - Who will be 0-3?

• It’s about the economy, for NASCAR too

• Treasurer seizes taxes from BK

• Windsor’s first female firefighter

• Mayoral candidate Tom Powell responds to News-Herald questions

• An inspirational club

• Good job – now enforce it

• Gas prices going up

• What happened to request?

• Trash can problem

Friday, Sept. 19

• Defense is offense in big Bulldog win

• Cavaliers drop another tight game

• NR girls, Cavalier boys win in city rivalry

• City pays Kattmann

• Praying at the pole

• Worrell faces 3 trials

• Pittmantown Road’s truck traffic to stop

• It could be a lot worse

• Phoenix Bank is centerpiece

• Supporting Byrum for school board

• Request should be studied

• City pays Kattmann

Thursday, Sept. 18

• Bulldogs at Warriors tonight

• Lakeland on the Golf course

• Former Cavalier blanking opponents

• Can you say gouging?

• Handling the next round

• Think about spring courses

• Follow the bouncing prices

• Local girl earns national trip

• Woman sentenced for robbery

• Debranski files campaign finance report

• Police warn of attempted scam

Wednesday, Sept. 17

• Some assessments lowered

• Gunman convicted of girlfriend’s murder

• Challengers raising most money for school board

• Council talks storms, Fairgrounds

• Watch your speed

• Lady Cav hoops standout commits to Albany

• Lakeland beats city rival, remains perfect in SED

• Saint volleyball making strides under new coach

• Warriors, Bulldogs, Cavaliers show improvement in early season action

• It’s simple – move over

• Bring it, Troy

• Campaigning now in full swing

• Obama can rebuild middle class

• Crime reports for September 18

Tuesday, Sept. 16

• Supporting Phyllis Byrum

• Contributions a matter of public record

• Consumer alert: counterfeit drugs

• Langley point races down to last laps

• NSA turns around first half

• Raising money for the campaign

• Wind power closer to Suffolk

• Foundation accepting grant applications

• Writer supports Debranski

• How to start your day right

• Third season of excitement

• A day full of children

Monday, Sept. 15

• Nansemond Suffolk starts TCIS play with 43-0 win

• Suffolk officers, business to be honored

• Car accident victim named

• Man struck by train identified

• Police investigate shooting

• driver of wrecked tanker truck dies

• SPD investigate early morning accident

Sunday, Sept. 14

• Police investigate fatal train accident

Saturday, Sept. 13

• Taste of Suffolk sets sail

• Mayoral candidate Roger Leonard responds to News-Herald questions

• BelleHarbour services praised

• Man killed in accident

• Maury survives two Lakeland comebacks

• NFL picks – week 2

• Learning from NASCAR’s past chases

• Wahlstrom is a write-in

• Something missing from new Web site

• A few thoughts about Sharon Harris

• Investing in America’s future

• Crime reports for September 13

Friday, Sept. 12

• Warriors nip Wilson for first win

• First half does in Bulldogs again

• Raid nets $38,000 in counterfeit goods

• Plans unveiled for making AYP

• Driver pageant coming soon

• Imagine whirled peace

• School dress codes

• No bike paths in Suffolk

• Word travels too fast in my family

• CenterPoint informational meeting scheduled

Thursday, Sept. 11

• Crime reports for September 12

• Warriors survive test against KF

• Lady Warriors get first victory

• NSA drops third game of season

• Down to the wire

• Bulldogs host Bruins in key district contest

• Counterfeit goods bust

• Turning tragedy into hope

• School board brings up dress code

• Traveling to a different Holland

• Assessment settlement a secret

• Spinning, blunders and a few errors

• On the fast track to a bachelor’s degree

• City to pay more than $600,000 in settlement

Wednesday, Sept. 10

• Nansemond River beats King's Fork

• Stand up to Cancer success

• Seven years after: what’s changed?

• Buy American — and Virginian

• Men reel in memories from James

• EDA under new leadership

• School board meeting set for tonight

• City Announces Settlement Over Assessments

• Concerning the CenterPoint project

• New schedules and class names

• A site worth seeing

• Turmeric improves flavor and health

Tuesday, Sept. 9

• Warriors enjoy sweep over IR

• First Baptist sweeps past Sweethaven

• Wildcats pounce on Lakeland errors

• First game changes night for Warriors

• Suffolk remembers

• Backpacks from Golden State

• Fall in love with Virginia again

Monday, Sept. 8

• On campus: ECU into national polls

• First game changes night for Warriors

• Great Bridge beats Cavs in Monday night football

• Golf tournament will benefit United Way

• In response to the letter to the YMCA

• Why I support Obama

• Bring us your canned foods

• Windsor woman first in the area with new knee surgery

• News-Herald launches new Web site

• Accident closes Godwin Blvd.

Sunday, Sept. 7

• Investing in America's future

• Fourth-quarter rally not enough for KF

• Saints rally, but fall in OT

• What's in a number?

• City bracing for big change

• Suffolk escapes Hanna

• Food drive kicks off United Way campaign

• New principal at Oakland Elementary

• Palin creates exciting race

Friday, Sept. 5

• The sign is here, watch out for kids

• Grant will go far for Suffolk

• New coach, same plan for Lady Saints

• Enough with the Favre story, almost

• Three drivers, one spot in the Chase

• Hanna will linger today

• United Way lends a helping hand

• PB&J, anyone?

• Moore becomes a Bulldog

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Thursday, Sept. 4

• Cavs, KF shoot for 2-0

• 418,600, who cares?

• First Baptist volleyball starts season

• City gearing up for storm

• Council gets multimodal project going

• Man charged with indecent liberties

• Leigh new Huskies principal

Wednesday, Sept. 3

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Monday, Sept. 1

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