Story archive for April 2009

Thursday, April 30

• Grizzlies spoil NR senior night

• Two swine flu cases reported in state

• NR student charged with trying to sell Percocet

• 'Grease' lights up Nansemond River's stage

• Flu highlights hygiene's import

• Surprises at the ballgame

• Summer sizzles at PDCCC

• Police reports for April 29

• Two swine flu cases confirmed in Virginia

Wednesday, April 29

• Oakland uses arts, music to convey Civil War

• Leadership academy graduates 22

• Local GM dealer hopes to stay open

• Student with box-cutter suspended

• Cavs drop tough game at Harbor Park

• KF’s Parker rethinking college choice

• Housing the homeless

• In support of Kathleen Sebelius

• Losing phone, losing mind

• Police reports for April 30

• Warriors rout Deep Creek 9-0

• Saint seniors get easy win

• Hickory's big inning foils Warriors

Tuesday, April 28

• NR alum signs with Chicago Bears

• Shelters struggle to house more homeless

• Program aims to help small businesses

• Community celebrates its recovery

• Celebrating Suffolk’s unsung heroes

• Healthy Kids Day at YMCA

• Too Far Gone to Pray?

• Police reports for April 29

• Hickory edges Lady Warriors in 8

• NSA claims No. 2 spot in TCIS

• NR alum Conley signs with Chicago Bears

• Tallwood nips Bulldogs in final minutes

• KF softball sweeps Lakeland

Monday, April 27

• New Hilton opens for guests

• Ice cream vendor robbed

• Pilot Club gives annual awards

• City plants 100 new crepe myrtles

• Thank heavens for NHS protection

• Rotarians make a great pick

• Weathering the storm

• KF’s Kelly, NR’s Taylor star at Penn Relays

• Falk makes it back-to-back

• Ask the Sports Doc: Cramps

• Police reports for April 28

Saturday, April 25

• Finance director faces important task

• What was Portsmouth thinking?

• First Citizen winner epitomizes quiet community service

• Fast cars and local landmarks

• Kings and Queens awarded

• Elephant’s Fork says ‘Thanks’

• Exhibit features aprons as ‘personal armor’

• More is less with Dale Jr., Mears

• A nailbiter and a blowout

• Lady Warriors sweep Lakeland

• Cavs sweep NR with 10-7 win

• Hickory edges Bulldog baseball squad

Friday, April 24

• Three sought in robbery

• A call for unity

• Madonna and a Little Mercy

• Mapping the movie quest

• STARS aligned Thursday night

• New finance director takes helm

• Seminar targets financial crimes

• Driver moves forward with a party

• Cavs win on final kick

• Saints feast in Norfolk

• Police reports for April 25

Thursday, April 23

• Career studies programs at PDCCC

• Hall Place birthday teaches a lesson

• Mayor: City’s strength is in its unity

• Man gets 52 years for attack

• Schools partner for early screening

• On Campus: Chowan, CNU win softball tourneys

• Two divisions have Langley season debut

• Police reports for April 24

Wednesday, April 22

• Suffolk recycles

• SPSA considering $102 million budget

• PDCCC students celebrate Earth Day

• Dates for 2009-10 sports physicals

• Big rally gives KF city win

• Lakeland hurler with a near no-no

• We must never forget

• Equip children to fight abuse

• A break from cynicism

• Police reports for April 23

• Free recycling drive today

Tuesday, April 21

• Police shoot dog; dog missing

• Judge tosses gang charges, convicts in assault

• State of City tix still available

• Planners support new shopping center

• Mayor signs Holocaust proclamation

• Route 10 work scheduled

• King’s Fork wins 14-inning contest

• Deep Creek rolls past King’s Fork

• Judge bars mother, son from owning animals

• Hall Place 100th birthday set

• Crime Line, we’ve got your number

• A good idea, a fine, and a reward

• Police reports for April 22

Monday, April 20

• Teacher battles historical ignorance

• The madness of spring

• WETV takes on dog-mauling case

• Motorcycle ride to benefit Crime Line

• Local history teacher called 2nd-best in U.S.

• SMART Women meet today

• Warriors place 5th at NSU Invite

• NSA falls to host in tourney final

• Falk wins 100-lapper at Langley

Saturday, April 18

• Saints beat Kellam, get to tourney final

• Chili Fest draws 1,000

• SPSA to talk fees, restructuring

• NC approves anti-OLF legislation

• Suffolk family enjoys White House egg roll

• Turning a page at SPSA

• North Korea double dare

Friday, April 17

• Juveniles arrested for school burglary

• Assessment complaints ‘more like a typical year’

• A Barrage of art is in store

• Softball showdown benefits March of Dimes

• Legends series tops Langley’s Saturday

• Saints beat Kellam, get to tourney final

• NR alum with Tampa Bay minor league club

• Police reports for April 18

• Project shows commendable optimism

• Solutions for less taxing taxes

• So long, Coach Obvious

Thursday, April 16

• Seven get fire department promotions

• Borrow pit request withdrawn

• SCCA to host Rotary

• Eight speak out on budget

• Saints down Seahorses but face task ahead

• Community hoops league starting in Suffolk

• Police reports for April 17

• Politics in the woods

• PDCCC offers summer classes

• A man and his dog

• SunDevils keep NSA bats cold

Wednesday, April 15

• Eight speak on budget

• Suffolk fishing for stimulus funds

• Art show cometh

• Route 58 author speaks at TCC

• Parker’s big decision ends close to home

• Saints net last 3 for 10-9 lax win

• On campus: Former Cav with NCAA track result

• More input needed

• Don’t base healthcare on Canadian example

• Too many fees, and not enough cuts

• The new older sensation

• Police reports for April 16

• Arrest made in 15-year-old homicide

• Route 17 crash critically injures two

• NSA lax scores last 3 for 10-9 win

Tuesday, April 14

• Two sought in Citgo theft

• City plans to sell shuttered BK's equipment

• No charges against driver who left child on bus

• Police get citizen feedback

• Time for a tea party

• $2,625? For what?

• Alarm fee punishes the innocent

• Woodside beats Warriors in 11th

• Defending champ wins as Langley goes green for ‘09

• Police reports for April 15

Monday, April 13

• Taxpayers snub budget writers

• 'From Allmans to ZZ'

• Thieves on N. Suffolk spree

• NC landmark destroyed in crash, fire

• Skydivers make hard landings

• Center opens after-school program

• Police reports for April 10-11

• Tech zone would exploit city's strengths

• Please say no to borrow pit

• Bowling a 104

• Police seek info on boat theft

• KF's Parker selects ODU

Saturday, April 11

• Lakeland falls to defending champs

• Council to hear public on budget

• March of Dimes in Suffolk

• Disabled vets hunt gobblers

• City hires new finance chief

• Local student wins regional science fair

• Comeback gives Saints TCIS win

• Shedding light on teen sex

• Federal money won’t solve budget problem

• Commercializing the holidays

Friday, April 10

• Water plant’s expansion almost done

• Lighthouse steers kids away from sex

• EDA considers tech zone

• School budget takes another hit

• Police reports for April 11

• Fighting homelessness

• Tasting America

Thursday, April 9

• Freshman tosses perfect game for NSA

• Lady Warriors net city sweep

• Lakeland drops two pitching duels

• City honors its top cops

• Fighting homelessness with fashion

• Public silent on increased fees

• Worrell sentenced on indecent liberties charge

• From chicken breasts to sutures

• Scholarship money available

• A man of many hats

• Police reports for April 10

Wednesday, April 8

• Warriors roll in 12-2 win

• Presenting the First Citizen

• Keep SEVTC residents working

• Text away…

• Council considers budget at session

• Company renews push to sell SPSA

• Students get hands on learning

• Riddick’s Folly director leaves his post

• Virginia High School Coaches Association All-State Teams

• Norfolk Academy still rules TCIS lax

• Police reports for April 9

Tuesday, April 7

• 18 child-sex charges against Suffolk man

• NR Beta Club takes home big awards

• Budget talks lead council agenda

• SPSA sets hearing on increased fees

• First Citizen reception set

• Warriors boot Bulldogs 4-2

• Former Cav named All-American

• Ask the Sports Doc: Frozen shoulder

• “Drive Away Cancer” golf event

• Keim Centers’ work vital for babies, women

• Proud to serve the schools

• Summer soccer season set

• Tar Heels’ tourney easy to skip

• Police reports for April 8

• Gartman resigns from development board

Monday, April 6

• 18 child-sex charges against Suffolk man

• Severe weather spares Suffolk

• Walk for Life planned in Suffolk

• Kids decorate bags for Earth Day

• Police seek help with strategic plan

• Police reports

• Three crazy ideas

• Summit was good first step

• Suffering from CWS

• Tornado warnings, watch in effect

Saturday, April 4

• Summit promotes regional partnerships

• McDonnell campaign stops in Suffolk

• Schools recycle thousands of bags

• Rec center plans membership giveaway

• The musical weekend

• Needling NASCAR

• An open approach to planning

• Glaring omission in SCCA book

• Has America passed us by?

Friday, April 3

• Defense company opens Suffolk facility

• Three more years

• Census workers take to the streets

• Cavs net 7 in tune-up for district slate

• Saints cruise 16-3, face Norfolk Academy next

• Down to the Final Four

• Look elsewhere for savings

• Conquering the grief

• By any other name, still a tax

• Police reports for April 4

• Some city phones disrupted

Thursday, April 2

• Noncredit courses offered

• Time for action on dropouts

• Local companies grill students

• Board questions budget cuts

• New, increased fees help balance budget

• Suffolk agrees to help bail out SPSA

• KF’s Parker, Wertz and Worrell are all-state

• Rodgers scores 10 in All-American game

• Norfolk Academy hands NSA first loss

• Police reports for April 3

Wednesday, April 1

• 2 more arrested in burglary spree

• IB teacher leaving after position saved

• Event to launch Child Abuse Awareness Month

• A step in the right direction

• GM’s CEO had a choice

• Sign up now for Spring Stride

• Suffolk approves SPSA debt restructuring plan

• Get a grip, sports fans

• Police reports for April 2

• Council mulls $450 million budget

• Kentucky squad edges Saints at last second