Story archive for May 2009

Sunday, May 31

• BC falls in longest baseball game in NCAA history

Saturday, May 30

• Council to open golf course bids

• Flight festival brings sky-high numbers

• Historical Foundation up and running

• Sankofa returning to Suffolk

• Taylor wins state crown in 200, 400

• Huge rally gives BC NCAA win

• Save Obici’s home and his legacy

• Change in downtown Suffolk

• Put a hold on Obici House plans

• Why waste effort on speeders?

Friday, May 29

• Local attorney’s license suspended

• Engineer leaves his career for nursing

• Man finishes homegrown memorial

• Former Cavalier soaring with Falcons

• Coach Eury booted while star stays

• Suffolk shines on Night Out

• Now is the time to strengthen unions

• The techno buffet

• Police reports for May 30

• Wanted man turns self in

Thursday, May 28

• What did they know, and when?

• College seeks alumni involvement

• Never give up

• American Legion squads start tonight

• 2009 All-Southeastern District girls soccer teams

• Suffolk well-represented at state meet

• Communities register for night out

• Men admit to gang participation

• Only 3 more days to stock up

• The call of the wild … kittens

• Police reports for May 29

• Norfolk man sought in Wednesday night shooting

Wednesday, May 27

• DBA hoping to reinvent

• Sentara honors organ donors

• Suffolk man named TCC provost

• 2009 All-Tidewater Conference boys lacrosse teams

• Mods, Super Streets take center stage Saturday

• Extra school officers worth the investment

• Pope missed a chance to build a bridge

• Face a new challenge

• Police reports for May 28

• Cave given choice: 'Resign or be terminated'

Tuesday, May 26

• Cave leaves economic post

• Suspect sought in card fraud

• Quarter converters sought by cops

• Engine festival revs up this weekend

• State to fund officers in schools

• 2009 All-Southeastern District baseball teams

• Pro Cup with wild finish at Langley

• Police reports for May 24

• Quilting as a character lesson

• Defense budget transparency

• One more French joke

Monday, May 25

• 2009 Eastern Region Track and Field Championships

• National Night Out kickoff

• NSA Governor’s School picks named

• Service honors those lost protecting nation

• On Campus: BC baseball into NCAAs

Saturday, May 23

• Regional champs look forward to state meet

• Pause, reflect and even grill

• An old soldier takes a trip to the past

• Suffolk Memorial Day events planned

• Lockheed named top school partner

• Alarm billing begins June 1

Friday, May 22

• Sussex County dogs need homes

• Swim coach to serve 1 year for porn

• 15-year-old charged with bomb threat

• Boy Scouts accept flags for retirement

• 2009 All-Southeastern District softball teams

• Pro Cup Series returns to Langley

• Graduation becomes video event

• Relay a success, thanks to Suffolk

• Don’t quit 'til it's over

• Police reports for May 23

Thursday, May 21

• No more door-to-door

• With plenty of cares

• Graduation ceremonies to stream live on Web

• Council approves shopping center

• Man gets 10 years for robbery

• Bomb threat clears municipal building

• It’s never too late

• Lady Warrior selects Mt. Olive

• Lady Tides finish second in NSA tournament

• Police reports for May 22

• On Campus: KF, Lakeland alums with top track times

Wednesday, May 20

• HRT routes changing

• City accepting lease bids on golf course

• CHKD opens new Suffolk practice

• Curran earns VFW teacher award

• Saints win TCIS baseball crown

• Lady Saints edged by undefeated Greenbrier

• Say no to the Obama mobile

• Learning contentment

• Police reports for May 21

Tuesday, May 19

• NSA vs. Cape Henry in TCIS final

• Bulldog senior ready for VMI, Div. 1 tests

• Planning supports new sign regulations

• Stabbing victim in stable condition

• Man charged in Chesapeake

• Suffolk60 gives 30

• Opry around the corner

• New site makes lunch easier

• Nonprofits prop up society

• Police reports for May 20

Monday, May 18

• Car chase ends in Suffolk

• Group calls Obici House ‘endangered historic site’

• Suffolk soldier pleads guilty in Iraq scheme

• Shopping center leads council agenda

• City steps up mosquito control

• Relay brings hope

• Declaring war in the backyard

• On Campus: CNU falls in NCAAs, JMU upsets way into NCAAs

• KF’s Rodgers earns more national, state awards

Saturday, May 16

• Health, social services building opens Monday

• Grants offer new opportunities

• WTFC joins free clinic association

• High school senior launches exhibit

• Time for a little austerity

• Some things in life are worth saving

• Lady Bulldogs finish with 3-1 win

• Grizzly hurler spoils KF’s finale

Friday, May 15

• Dead baby’s parents enter Alford plea

• Duke sees no news as good sign

• Board transfers funds

• First Baptist wins conference baseball crown

• Drivers look to extend streaks on Armed Forces Night

• Hall Place can be an example

• Bad news for dealerships

• Not weather for the robust

• Police reports for May 16

• New police chief announced

Thursday, May 14

• Greenbrier routs Saints in state semis

• NSA advances to TCIS final

• Ask the Sports Doc: Shoulders and ACLs

• School board passes budget

• SPSA approves bailout plan

• Ready to relay

• Starr Motors avoids the ax

• Dogs attack boy at bus stop

• Say thanks to a nurse

• College can help employers, too

• So much to respect

• Police reports for May 15

Wednesday, May 13

• Cedar Hill steps crumbling

• Police seek help finding wanted man

• Teaching the new crop of nurses

• Training retreat addresses foster care system

• Extra innings tough on NR again

• Lakeland senior days upset by Hornets

• A partnership grows

• Getting in shape for summer

• Manic Monday

• Police reports for May 14

Tuesday, May 12

• Once again, budget tops School Board agenda

• Bethlehem Ruritan celebrates 60 years

• Women sought in huge credit fraud

• Three injured in bus accident

• Saints advance to state semis

• Saint lax reaches final four

• Obici House deserves protection

• Crime Line Ride succeeds through support

• Not too pumped up about steroids

• Police reports for May 13

• Bruins wake late, but storm past NR

• W. Branch too quick for Lady Warriors

Monday, May 11

• Fast cars on a slow street

• A mouse in my house

• Group fears Obici House is in danger

• Suffolk names Firefighter of the Year

• Man accused of shooting dog

• Three sought in credit card theft

Saturday, May 9

• Police Investigate Credit Union Robbery

• A fast ride down Memory Lane

• Suffolk given ‘F’ for air quality

• City cracks down on transfer violators

• Suffolk girl shines with Hurrah Players

• Lakeland pitcher excited about next level

• On Campus: Tournament time

• Sexton posting big numbers

• Breathe deep — or don’t

• A dream, unfulfilled

• Honor those who choose to flee violence

Friday, May 8

• Norfolk Academy too good in TCIS final

• Saints slug way into semis

• Police reports for May 9

• Suffolk Reading Council earns award

• Wizard has the answers on colleges

• Burn ban in effect

• Speed reductions just a first step

• Bulk trash plan open to shenanigans

• Catching the dream job

Thursday, May 7

• Taking time for prayer

• Spring semester winding down

• Postal food drive set for Saturday

• Watch your speed: Limit going down on Holland Road

• Schools reach new ‘bench’ mark

• SCCA lays off 3

• Saints rout Cape Henry in TCIS semis

• Mast scholarship winner named

• Suffolk Blazers win AAU state title

• Police reports for May 8

Wednesday, May 6

• Council approves $452 million budget

• Suspects sought in 3 robberies

• False alarm billing begins June 1

• Ortho-expo explores treatment options

• Lakeland golf standout selects Jackson St.

• Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools 2009 Outdoor Track & Field Championships

• City’s restaurant are a great asset

• Let’s get real

• Police reports for May 7

• Wildcats pounce on Lakeland miscues

Tuesday, May 5

• Suffolk to mark Day of Prayer

• Road work set on 2 routes

• Market Faire to support CHKD

• Lady Warrior signs with SCSU

• Lakeland grads earn more collegiate honors

• Say no to bulk trash fees

• Thanks for a great celebration

• Police reports for May 6

• Couple pleads guilty to embezzling $2 million

Monday, May 4

• A good time to be here

• Stop the flu panic

• Health survey targets Hampton Roads

• Coast Guard rescues 6 from boat

• Council to talk budget, flu

Saturday, May 2

• Local women honor crime victims’ rights

• Suffolk Humane announces ‘stimulus package’

• Lakeland teacher wins award

• Lakeland goes 4 for 4 in Suffolk

• Saints fall in regular season finale

• Play trivia for tickets

• Macon Sanford

• NR sweeps city rival

• Warriors need big rally to top rivals

Friday, May 1

• Officials stressing everyday precaution

• Art League reaches out to schools

• Suffolk students recycle a quarter-million bags

• Big thrills, big wrecks last week

• Police reports for May 1

• Bankruptcy isn’t the end for local dealerships

• Don’t take Mr. Softee away

• NR defense plays tough, but not enough

• Lady Saints can't stop Greenbrier