Story archive for January 2009

Saturday, Jan. 31

• Lady Warriors sweep King's Fork

• Johnson will flip the switch again

• The game should be Super too

• Council to discuss SPSA sale

• Youth symposium addresses issues

• Klondike Derby builds leadership skills

• Accident backs up Holland Road

• Two schools or one?

• A few minor changes

• Officer involved in crash

Friday, Jan. 30

• Lady Warriors sweep King's Fork

• Police seeking robbery suspects

• Barlow presses seat belt law

• Controlled burns set GDS refuge

• Little Brave beats Warriors

• Sluggers batting cages have Grand Opening

• Arena Racing’s All-Star Shootout Sat. in Hampton

• Old friends, new problems

• Summer camp fun to come

• Safety trumps individuality

• Police reports for January 31

• Nansemond River can't topple Lady Braves

Thursday, Jan. 29

• Police seeking robbery suspects

• SPSA presents another plan

• Barclay likes 'practical solutions'

• Chamber plans move from Suffolk

• School bus accident injures six

• A tough guy in a tight spot

• United against gangs

• Saluting a campus leader

• Cavs sweep city rivals on mat

• Great Bridge upsets Warriors

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• Gang awareness forum draws hundreds

• Mob assault leads to 3 arrests

• Discover Suffolk launching Friday

• Fire damages trash trucks

• Infralogix leads duckpin league

• Close the gun show loophole

• Keep cool; don’t panic

• Had enough of Obama

• Retreating in a new way

• Police reports for January 29

• Police reports for January 27

• School bus accident injures six

• Godwin Boulevard closed

• Team effort keeps Bulldogs perfect in SED

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• NSA edges conference rival

• On campus:

• Bulldogs up to No. 3 in state

• Scrubbed vote could doom SPSA

• Suffolk man helps protect President

• AIDS walk raises awareness

• Rotary looking for First Citizen

• History ignored on Jan. 20

• A season comes to close

• SPSA bungles again

• Police reports for January 28

• SPSA hearing canceled

Monday, Jan. 26

• Murder charges for baby's parents

• City 'reluctantly' backs landfill fees

• Authority's suitor buffs image

• Former Fat Boys owners face 73 counts of embezzlement

• Too much TV to move

• Reagan's jab was unfair

• Neighbors don't want advice

• Murder charge for baby's parents

Saturday, Jan. 24

• New rec center opens

• Event will gauge youth's needs

• From ‘Poseidon’ to ‘Pan’

• New life for an old building

• Antarctic ‘warming’ a bit too convenient

• NASCAR big picture’s on TV

• NSA sweeps final home swim meet

Friday, Jan. 23

• Suffolk Stars Invitational

• Lakeland handles Grizzlies from long range

• Civic league honors seven

• Gang awareness forum Tuesday

• Special council meeting Monday

• Shot in Franklin, man drives to Windsor

• Council did right thing

• Use care trimming school funds

• Cardinals: Deliver me back to football

• Police reports for January 24

Thursday, Jan. 22

• Residents weigh in on budget

• Sex assault suspect sought

• New rec center to open

• Event can help students find aid

• YMCA Gators chew up E. City

• Ask the Sports Doc: Injured right thumb

• Schools vote shows gumption

• WorkKeys helps gauge skill levels

• Obama advances King’s dream

• Me, the aircraft carrier

• Police reports for January 23

• Snow close

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• Council approves CenterPoint rezoning

• The next step for CenterPoint

• Commission calls for two schools

• Council asks for Mattanock Town plan of action

• Council approves CenterPoint rezoning

• Arena racing sets special tribute

• Lakeland dominates on Eastern Shore

• The NASCAR shuffle

• Police reports for January 22

Tuesday, Jan. 20

• Watching history unfold

• Womanless pageant a beauty

• Poisoned eagle dies

• Merger creates huge real estate group

• A peaceful transition

• Heroes symbolize miracles

• Ask the Sports Doc: Knees and shins

• Police reports for January 21

• A vision of hope

• Schools announce weather-related closings

Monday, Jan. 19

• Suffolk celebrates King, Obama

• 2nd poisoned eagle found

• Suffolk hosts Habitat founder

• Snow expected all day

• A changing city

• 'Angels among us' in Suffolk

• At least it's not 90 below

• Bulldogs lose wrestling meet

• No Daytona testing? No big deal

• Offseason maneuvers for NASCAR teams

• Police reports for January 20

Saturday, Jan. 17

• Class helps emergency responders

• MLK Day celebrations

• CenterPoint prepares final pitch

• Suffolk delegate not counting on road money

• Inauguration parties set

• Nansemond River outstroke King's Fork in Saturday's swim event

• One win from the Super Bowl

• Nothing is ever as bad as it seems

• The Awakening

• Better first impressions

Friday, Jan. 16

• Downtown store robbed Friday

• Five Suffolk schools awarded

• Indictment issued in re-enactor’s shooting

• Census workers sought in Suffolk

• Swamp Stomp Half-Marathon

• NR baseball signups start Saturday

• The dream, realized finally

• Dogs’ fate shows hunters’ dark sides

• New Year’s truths

• Police reports for January 17

• Stark contrast in styles in NR versus KF girls' game

Thursday, Jan. 15

• Public input sought on new police chief

• Former sheriff dies

• Jones: No fetus protection bill

• Alleged nip joint shut down

• On Campus: Former Warrior hits game-winning shot for Winthrop

• Looking up at the Up Center

• Invest in parks

• Career coaches provide direction

• Miracle on the Hudson

• Police reports for January 16

Wednesday, Jan. 14

• Relay leaders set new goals

• Hunting dogs hound animal shelter

• Street to close for utility work

• Smoking and taxes don’t mix

• Getting great customer service

• Animal cruelty in Suffolk

• Back to the ACS

• Police reports for January 15

• Lady Warriors finish sweep vs. W. Branch

• Warriors romp against Western Branch

• KF coach looks down the road

Tuesday, Jan. 13

• Child abuse suspect turns self in

• Suffolk man charged in visa scheme

• EDA to discuss grant program

• City seeks budget input

• Center focuses on families

• Holiday schedule set for weekend

• Audition interest proves center's worth

• Swim lessons change a life

• It’s broke; fix it!

• Senior leads Lady Saints over Cape Henry

• Arena Racing returns to the track

• Police reports for January 14

• Police seek man accused of abuse

Monday, Jan. 12

• I am not deprived

• Volunteers provide a human element

• Business, employees support wig program

• Foot ministry helps soles

• Enrollment begins for tax relief

Saturday, Jan. 10

• ‘Pan’ auditions draw kids of all ages

• 14 – 6=8: Smaller commission sought

• Suffolk’s neighbors look to capitalize on shipping sites

• Say yes to trash power

• Looking for the First Citizen

Friday, Jan. 9

• Suffolk man indicted for 2001 murder

• Reading Council donates 6,000 books

• Council mulls waste disposal

• Ciba seeks landfill power

• Arena Racing returns for stretch run

• Titans, Panthers enter playoffs

• Kaine takes his eye off the ball

• Run to the Roar

• Not so super, after all

• Police reports for January 10

Thursday, Jan. 8

• Suffolk’s problem with SPSA

• ‘Heart of a cop’ marked chief’s term

• College prepares its case

• Must … resist ... the cookies

• Lakeland outlasts Nansemond River in 4 OTs

• Lady Warriors scrape by Lakeland

• Lakeland beats W. Branch in SED dual

• City gets depressing budget picture

• Schools to experience ‘drastic’ cuts

• SPSA rejects buyout offer

• Lipton named top substitute

• Public’s budget input sought

• Warriors survive tough test from Hawks, 67-62

• Police reports for January 9

Wednesday, Jan. 7

• City pushes transportation projects

• School Board to discuss ethics code

• Artist plans collage college

• Rodgers pours in 46 in KF win

• First Baptist teams win

• Block scheduling’s benefits worth the adjustment

• What, me worry?

• Improving Hall Place

• Getting things straight

• Police reports for January 8

• Father charged with neglect

• Rodgers pours in 46 in KF win

Tuesday, Jan. 6

• Bulldogs win double OT thriller

• On campus: NR alum with big day in Liberty Bowl

• SPS ponders schedule change

• Housing group gets federal grant

• The change is coming!

• Suffolk60 gala returns

• A simple way to protect your family

• Continued School Board support sought

• Y-Change is the right change for one family

• Memories echo through time

• Police reports for January 7

• Protecting children, one video at a time

Monday, Jan. 5

• Hard times face new council

• Johnson takes oath of office

• Classrooms benefit from SEF grants

• Police investigate dogs’ deaths

Saturday, Jan. 3

• Raider pressure sweeps Crusaders

• Suffolk grapplers getting stronger

• From 1-15 to home for the playoffs

• OSU faces Longhorns, long shot

• Police prepare for inauguration crowds

• Youth rally kicks off New Year

• Black ice closes roads

• Don’t hesitate to take advantage of city programs

• Anti-Clinton ‘rant’ was inappropriate

• A stack of 2008 memories

Friday, Jan. 2

• Relay for Life to kick off over dinner

• Oh, Christmas trash

• A leap of faith

• NR alums leading Builder basketball

• Sadler looking for work

• Playoffs in the sun

• Soaring again, with a little help

• City should honor unique communities

• Thirties are the hurties

• Police reports for January 3

• Trip was no time to relax for Lady Warriors

• Three top 10 teams play today

• Congratulations, Mr. Peanut

• The critical need for nursing

• Doughnuts and black-eyed peas

• Mr. Peanut marker approved

• This year, be resolved

• IW gets farm preservation grant