Story archive for July 2009

Friday, July 31

• $2 billion more for ‘clunkers’

• SCCA introduces ‘American’ series

• ‘Youth Day’ gives children leadership roles

• Sex abuse suspect faces two trials

• Ask the Sports Doc: Needing a new knee

• Bulldogs bring back two trophies from Pa. trip

• Positive news from stimulus plan

• Tanning stories ‘outrageously overhyped’

• Surry County coal power would endanger everyone

• Becoming better citizens of the world

• Police reports for August 1

• SCCA introduces new series

• KF’s Mason signs with ODU football

Thursday, July 30

• EEE claims at least 5 horses

• 3 teens charged with assault

• Senior Services expanding local program

• Transition crucial for incoming freshmen

• Judge rules well on juvenile arson case

• College foundation provides support

• A thing of beauty, by faith

• Slaughter competes in wheelchair games

• Mod match headlines five-race SYSCO Night slate

• Race to the Chase, Week 5

• Police reports for July 31

• Police charge teens with assault

Wednesday, July 29

• Grand jury indicts man for hoax bomb

• Mack Benn students act it out — onscreen

• SPSA discusses offers in closed meeting

• Midterm candidates file reports

• Citizen support of police is essential

• Parade location decision would have wide-ranging effects

• I’ll stick with pale, thanks

• Kids, coaches brave heat for football camp

• Richmond’s Ball wins state junior tourney

• Police reports for July 30

Tuesday, July 28

• M&S camp: Where games open doors of opportunity

• ‘Night Out’ plans are set

• Great bargains help support Obici auxiliary

• An unusual blessing in the birthing center

• Suffolk golfers fight course, conditions at Va. Junior

• Start thinking about future of old schools

• Learning on the links

• Arson suspect to be treated as adult

• Police reports for July 29

Monday, July 27

• Suffolk sees a rash of counterfeit money

• Looking back and looking forward

• Obici hospital banks education award

• Car totaled in bus wreck; no injuries

• A chicken soaked in the rain

• City’s actions contribute to poor image

• Bulk trash fee is just another tax

• Another step into the light

• Downed tree closes Route 58 east bound

• Nansemond Indians win state title

Saturday, July 25

• Vanity license plates soar in Virginia

• Special vs. personalized plates

• Think before you cut the cord

• Cell phones present challenges for pollsters

• Suffolk flag football league kicking off soon

• Big day at the Brickyard

• An investment in creativity

• Your news matters

Friday, July 24

• Developers get a look at Obici House

• Smoke testing going smoothly, city says

• Teen program teaches life skills

• City offers e-newsletter

• NSA alum helps Virginias keep team crown

• StoneBridge standout named NCSAA All-American

• Braves complete sweep of Tides

• Slow start gives time to prepare

• Check out college’s online offerings

• M.J. vs. J.T.

• Police reports for July 25

Thursday, July 23

• SCCA receives stimulus money

• Hillpoint passes first year with flying colors

• Parents: Talk to teens about driving

• Shrub heist reports continue

• Late Models head Saturday’s Toyota Night slate

• Stewart, Gordon lead way to Indy

• Too much, too soon

• What are we afraid of?

• Celebrate the diversity

• Police reports for July 24

Wednesday, July 22

• Norfolk approves water agreement

• Experts: Flu to hit harder this fall

• Friday apartment fire caused by lightning

• KF’s Ricks sprinting for U.S. and more

• NR bows out in tourney of Churchland summer league

• Still looking for help with CenterPoint

• Fast-forward to a college degree

• Hanging with a friend of Neil and Buzz

• Police reports for July 23

Tuesday, July 21

• Students lag in getting required vaccine

• Housing slump causes developer to change plans

• Bush-nabber strikes again

• Schools dump old stuff online

• Galaxy 12U caps season with Commonwealth gold medal

• Falk motors to win No. 6

• Ask the Sports Doc: Frozen shoulder

• Suffolk is turning its back on downtown area

• Share the parade

• Bulk waste charges burden seniors

• Triple crown chance will keep me watching

• Police reports for July 22

Monday, July 20

• Support grows for moving parade

• New EDA appointees learning the ropes

• CSI camp involves math, science, fun

• Bulk waste fee makes yard work harder

• Back to work at the EDA

• Mouse in my house, part deux

Saturday, July 18

• When we were there

• Local man witnessed history first hand

• Quiet zones closer for Suffolk

• New program aimed at helping teens

• The case of the stolen shrubbery

• Patterson, family, coaches, friends all happy about VT news

• Cronkite remains journalism’s gold standard

• What will follow one giant leap?

Friday, July 17

• Citizen offering reward for information in murder

• Arson suspect could be tried as adult

• Suffolk pit bull ‘half human’

• SPSA receives bids for energy facilities

• Bulldogs win summer league title

• Late Models top Saturday night’s Langley slate

• Everything goes wrong in Lady Warrior loss

• The loss of America’s most trusted man

• Two blunders already — say no to third

• My birthday blues

• Police reports for July 18

• Lightning strikes apartment building

• TGIF canceled due to weather

• Citizen offering $5,000 for information in murder

Thursday, July 16

• It’s time for heroes once again

• Online skills classes offered

• The learning curve of moving

• Event invites poverty solutions

• Perkinson wins award

• NR moves to 2-0 in PONY tournament

• Lady Warriors survive slow start to pull out win

• Cavalier Youth Wrestling Club golf tournament

• Police reports for July 17

• Man who shot burglar exonerated

Wednesday, July 15

• Minimum wage increases

• Police seeking man who impersonated cop

• SRHA planning big things

• Group impressed with school board

• Nansemond River PONY wins with 11-run inning

• Warriors put away pesky Bulldogs in the end

• ‘Hats off’ to Donovan

• Going for bronze

• Police reports for July 16

Tuesday, July 14

• Gearing up for tax-free

• Suffolk squad adds nine

• President’s plan could aid local community colleges

• Young girl starts mentoring program

• 2009 AAU Track and Field Junior Olympics National Qualifier

• NSA finds new football coach nearby

• A weekend without taxes

• Faux pas apology

• In war and in peace

• Police reports for July 15

• Bulldog commits to Hokie football

Monday, July 13

• Shelter prepares for future

• When texting, stay in one place

• Storms down trees, roads closed

• Shelter reopens after battling virus

• News-Herald launches mobile site

• Meeting to focus on Pitchkettle Road development

Saturday, July 11

• What will happen to Robertson and Southwestern?

• City considering incentives for tech businesses

• Meeting held on river quality

• Turning tap into words

• Event emphasizes positive choices

• The Suffolk Gators are coming out of the swamp and in to the pool

• Agreement promises growth

• Reader wants income limit raised for FAMIS

• The ‘simple act of moving’

Friday, July 10

• Police seeking robbery suspect

• Communities ‘disappointed’ by board decision

• Suffolk, Isle of Wight to buy water from Norfolk

• Farmers Market hits North

• BC baseball, softball reach state tournaments

• NSA alum has good finish at Va. Women’s Amateur

• Board makes right decision

• O.J., can you see?

• Robbery suspect sought by police

Thursday, July 9

• Good start is not enough for Cavs

• Water announcement expected

• Board votes one school

• Murder victim had criminal past

• New editor and director join SNH staff

• 18 students headed to Governor’s School

• What’s needed is clarity of thought

• 10 reasons to choose a community college

• Who needs Space Camp, anyway?

• Board votes to consolidate schools

• Police reports for July 10

Wednesday, July 8

• Newspaper carrier shot dead on Brewer Avenue

• Victim ‘will be missed by all communities’

• Drum Corps competition takes over King’s Fork HS

• Cavalier wrestlers working through the summer

• Stewart sizzles in summertime

• The kindness of strangers

• The fun of the Fourth

• Police reports for July 9

• Penney's at Mall robbed Wednesday

• Two sought in Advance America robbery

• Police investigating deadly shooting

Tuesday, July 7

• ReEnergy renews bid to buy SPSA

• ‘Angels’ on the scene

• City manager releases nonprofit funding recommendations

• Big decision looms for School Board

• Just saying thanks

• Ask the Sports Doc: Concussion

• BC softball advances past Cradock/Wilson

• How to make nobody happy

• Football over all

• Police reports for July 8

Monday, July 6

• Two new parvo cases keep shelter closed

• SPSA moving forward with WTE sale

• Prosecutors examine shooting evidence

• New EDA set to discuss budget Wednesday

• Wreck sends five to hospital

• Boy in ATV accident in stable condition

• Water quality meeting set

• Restore Obici House as hospice

• Society called to perform important task

• Protect your personal information

• Wreck sends five to hospitals

• Animal shelter still closed

Saturday, July 4

• Continuing the tradition

• City seeks road money from feds

• 77 gain work experience with city

• Energy, fan assistance available

• Street name meetings planned

• BC softball squad reaches state championship

• A simple gesture of thanks

• Healthcare debate shouldn’t ignore chronic conditions

Friday, July 3

• Boy injured in ATV accident

• Lockheed supports ‘Homefront’

• NR students are mayors for a week

• Girls spruce up area near library

• KF’s big boys lead way in summer league

• Mayfield won’t make it back

• Florian wins UCAR event

• Combating road rage

• Defend freedom

Thursday, July 2

• Golfer wins car with an ace at Suffolk G.C.

• Suffolk alums playing summer ball

• Race to the Chase rolls into week 2

• Recovery money won’t buy playground

• Boy faces more charges in arson

• Local businesses send troops ‘a million thanks’

• Shelter changes vaccination schedule

• Mosquito-borne disease now more widespread

• Thanks for the help, Uncle Busybody

• Pay attention to the road!

• College Justice program benefits many

• Texting across the generation gap

• Police reports for July 3

Wednesday, July 1

• Former BK owner sentenced in Franklin

• Obici RFP approved

• Mutt Strut activities announced

• Learn first, boat second

• BC rallies from 10-0 deficit

• Galaxy wins second straight state title

• Langley goes green on Thursday night

• Thanks for great golf coverage

• New rules

• Corrective exercise before you exercise

• No age limit for narcissism

• Police reports for July 2

• Suspected cameraman caught