Story archive for October 2009
Saturday, Oct. 31
- Homicides on pace with last year
- Two candidates up for sheriff
- Three delegates run unopposed
- Bicycle Ministry seeks donations
- SPSA board nominees announced
- 20-year commitment ends in two degrees
- Program stresses healthy eating, family time
- Web conference will help caregivers plan
- McDonnell, the best man for the job
- Fox simply isn’t balanced
- Suffolk surprises everyday
- Ninth is nice for Lady Cavaliers
- Bulldogs stun city rival
- Warriors score Senior Night victory
- Warrior cheerleaders make regionals
- Lady Saints keep streak going
- Poor judgment by NASCAR star
- A head start
- Governor visits IP
- Gospel explosion coming Sunday
- Church changing name to reflect position in community
Friday, Oct. 30
- Concealed-carry could expand for ex-cops
- City’s ‘college’ a success
- No excuse for not voting
- Does Suffolk have a Good Neighbor Award?
- FOX News stands up to the president
- Trucker of the wooded patch
- Police reports for Oct. 29
- Forbes launches Web site for IP workers
Thursday, Oct. 29
- Mill meeting draws hundreds
- Grand jury hands down 102 indictments
- Prentis Street project in full swing
- Be safe while trick-or-treating
- Pro-life supporters gain strength
- Dogfights over Suffolk
- Placing wreaths to remember
- Three faces reflect all our emotions
- Cavs push for playoffs
- Halloween havoc on tap for Arena Racing
- Former Warrior has huge night for ECU
- Police reports for Oct. 28
- College out to help IP workers
- FOX News stands up to the president
- Lane closure announced for Route 58
Wednesday, Oct. 28
- Autopsy: Murder victim stabbed
- SPSA to pay down debt, save with surplus
- Swamp trail getting facelift
- Eclipse prepares its art show
- Ladies compete for chance to meet Rockettes
- Suffolk wins environmental grant
- Visit Savannah, support art league
- Lady Cavs roll into SED final
- Season ends in sudden death for Lady Warriors
- Police reports for Oct. 27
- Good response to a tough call
- Understanding Afghan war strategy
Tuesday, Oct. 27
- Man charged in death of wife
- Obici restaurant?
- Gala raises $10K for CJ’s Place
- 14 schools set for recycling
- Wreath Society seeks donations
- Parade to stay downtown
- Judge finds woman not guilty
- Police reports for Oct. 25 and 26
- NSA senior is two-sport standout
- Saints fall by a goal in TCIS tourney
- A full day’s work
- A wise use of taxpayer dollars
- Police reports for Oct. 23 and 24
- Death, Taxes and Two Trillion Lies
- Good work, no matter the news
Monday, Oct. 26
- Four injured in brief police chase
- ‘Swamp Roar’ attracts 600 riders
- VMASC gets $2.7M federal grant
- Driver Days a big success
- Carving a winking pumpkin
- Support those who support
- Man charged with arson in apartment fire
- Warriors win in home finale
- Lakeland moves up to No. 5
- Bulldogs can’t stop Bruins
- Arena Racing goes green
Saturday, Oct. 24
- Time for recognition
- 16 displaced in apartment fire
- Capital projects full steam ahead
- Paying tax bill now more convenient
- Suggestions for city run the gamut
- Lady Saints rout ranked opponent
- Results from Duckpins bowling
- No. 48 has No. 4 in the bag
- Busy Red Ribbon week planned
- Students celebrate Red Ribbon Week
- Flying with Amelia
- Art League seeks show entries
- Sorry I failed the timed parking event
- Ripple effect
- Surprised, but not shocked
- Cavs defense swarms Hornets
- Lady Bulldogs set new standard
Friday, Oct. 23
- PDCCC announces scholarship winner
- Neighbors in need of support
- ‘Grinding’ a hornet’s nest
- Feds closer to recognizing tribe
- Domestic violence
- Watch out for Fido
- Almost 5 p.m is still not 5 p.m.
- Police reports for Oct. 22
Thursday, Oct. 22
- Devastated
- Development gets approval
- First Baptist continues year of firsts
- Suffolk Living now a reality
- Cavs, Saints play for playoff hopes
- Langley’s Night of Destruction
- City employees deserve bonuses
- New septic testing regs are unnecessary
- Police reports for Oct. 21
- Franklin paper mill to close
Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Perfect 10 for Lady Cavaliers
- First Baptist wins tournament title
- Cavalier wrestlers headed to Super 32
- City hands out bonuses
- Flu vaccines still on the way
- Youth Council members sworn
- Light a candle for victims
- Woman charged with NRHS bomb threats
- Bomb threats by adult
- Jackson, swine flu top costume lists
- Pumpkin pulp clogging drain can be scary
- Ropes course gets green light
- Thanks for the memories
- Police reports for Oct. 20
- Suffolk needs free parking for handicapped
- Virginia discourages some Dads
Tuesday, Oct. 20
- Lady Saints win wild match
- Saints score second TCIS win
- DOE confirms school improvement
- Dominion offers tips to help save energy costs
- SMART Women wine it up
- Prepare for the inevitable
- Rotary car raffle winner announced
- Providence prepares secret recipe
- Ruritans, AARP partner for food drive
- Bulk trash, bonuses on agenda
- Division 5 Power Ratings
- Va. Independent Schools football power ratings
- Results from the Suffolk Tuesday Night Duckpin League
- Forget instant replay
- Even without a fee, trash pickup’s not free
- An outrageous display at a high school dance
- Police reports for Oct. 18 and 19
- Police reports for Oct. 16 & 17
Monday, Oct. 19
- Hearing and responding to complaints
- What? No Neverland?
- Road rage ends in shooting death
- Police seek suspects in 11 robberies
- What your bill means
- Driver Days going back in time
- Suffolk Lacrosse Club clinic on Sunday
- On Campus: Former Warrior scores for Golden Flashes
Saturday, Oct. 17
- Doubling up
- Alarm program causing confusion, but achieving goal
- City could absorb state budget cuts
- AARP to host 64th House candidates
- Counselor brings in grant
- Strong planning needed
- Stores: It’s only October
- Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Cross-Country Meet Results
- On with the race
- 9-time state champ gets scholarship
- Suffolk Duckpin League scores
Friday, Oct. 16
- A win and a milestone
- Warriors get first win of the season
- Teenagers at risk for H1N1
- Tigers still too tough for Lakeland
- NASCAR Hall starts as too elite
- Bank merger finalized
- Schools celebrate homecoming
- Free bulk trash service could return
- Playing it in the streets
- New series held at museum
- Police reports for Oct. 15 and 16
- Still fighting the good fight
Thursday, Oct. 15
- Photogs can capture Suffolk
- No illness on vacation
- Schools preparing for HINI
- Teacher’s assistant pleads not guilty
- Cloud 9 at Peanut Fest
- Not your average haunted house
- Bank of America honors community leaders
- Homecoming all over Suffolk tonight
- Rally isn’t enough for Saints
- Support divisions grab spotlight this Saturday
- Police reports for Oct. 14 and 15
Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Fire marshals seek public’s help in St. James fire
- Hospitals adopt policy to fight spread of flu
- Man charged with passing counterfeit bills
- Suffolk native receives award for work
- Camping simulation style
- EDA amends lease agreement
- School response is on target
- Spring semester approaches
- Fest it up
- Pitch in for veterans
- Snowden likens horseshoes to bowling
- Lady Warriors finish Suffolk sweep
- Bulldogs vs. Deep Creek set for Friday night
- Walsingham drops NSA in TCIS match
- Man charged with passing counterfeit money
- Police reports for Oct. 13 and 14
- Warriors attack from all directions
- On campus: Lakeland leads Dukes to wins
Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Hampton Police seek suspect in murder
- Calling all photographers
- Quiet zones
- State officials warn against wildfires
- Bumper crop of pumpkins expected
- Send us your stories
- Richardson enjoys fast pace
- How do you like them apples?
- Punishment doesn't fit 'crime'
- Authority is common sense
- Police reports for Oct. 10, 11, 12
Monday, Oct. 12
- No taxation without representation!
- Fest blessed despite rain
- Newspapers demanding but fun
- Schools to offer vaccine
- ‘Great crowd’ comes to Peanut Fest
- Crusaders go cold at StoneBridge
- Cavaliers fifth in Eastern Region
- Falk finishes Langley title with win
- Four-hour standoff ends peacefully
Saturday, Oct. 10
- Cavaliers rush to fifth victory
- A vote for Silvie is a vote for rescue
- School Board's decision is right, but not the end
- Listening to mom is the best advice
- Crops outlook good in Suffolk
- Whodunnit?
- A century in the making
- Lafferty wins tech award
- ‘Grammy’ pens a children’s book
- Fire-damaged home torn down
Friday, Oct. 9
- Saint defense handles No. 2 Patriots
- Another Cavalier comeback
- Schools finally get a good report card
- Ode to the conversational nut
- Rose keeps things straight
- Register now for springtime scholarships
- Graduation, dropout rates improve
- Board plans $80M in construction
- Police reports for Oct. 8
- US needs more groups like King’s Kids
- Thanks for supporting NY visitors
Thursday, Oct. 8
- Three homes damaged in St. James Ave. fire
- Suffolk approves $27M in debt
- The hound that barks
- City seeks slogan input
- Buster comes back after a 2-week trip
- Selling business opportunities
- Ink-stained memories during Newspaper Week
- Sharpening skills
- Service Academy requests due Oct. 30
- Cavs look to avenge blowout
- Lady Cavs roll to Senior Day victory
- Council needs help battling illiteracy
- 2nd Annual Race for Literacy
- Police reports for Oct. 7
Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Police reports for Oct. 6
- Council discusses airport authority
- Prepare now
- DAR brings in awards
- Keeping it all organized
- Gourding crazy
- Time with Tameika Brown
- Time to thank those in news
- Oh, Buster!
- KF fights through injuries and Tigers for win
- Lady Warriors sweep KF
- On Campus: CNU soccer reaches No. 2 in nation
- Buster found
- Bulldog senior finishes with ace
- Warriors struggle, still win, against city rival
- Florian wins No. 8, Prillaman nears UCAR title
Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Sherlock finally finds a home
- Cruelty charges lodged against horses’ owner
- Stimulus money to benefit three roads
- School Board talks construction
- ‘Mr. D’ delivers service
- Whose right is it, anyway?
- Move over, peanut; it’s time for the shrimp
- Angel food cake dessert contest winners announced
- Police reports for Oct. 4 and 5
- Five years of life in a newspaper
Monday, Oct. 5
- Old-fashioned program a hit
- Go out to Peanut Festival
- Whaleyville fries up fish
- Council to hold hearing on bonds
- Driver Pageant back in action
- Medicare presentations to give information on 'extra help'
- Police reports Oct. 2-3
- Sleepy Hole tests region’s best
- Saints roll to win at Va. Episcopal
Sunday, Oct. 4
Saturday, Oct. 3
- Walking the beat
- Eye on the streets
- SPS seeks local ‘communicators’
- Real treasures found during Hidden Treasures event
- Group prepares for memory walk
- Having fun at cancer’s expense
- High fiber, hot flashes and breast cancer
- Lakeland, KF go the distance again
- Saints score three for second-half comeback
- NFL Week 4: Ravens vs. Pats, Packers vs. Favre
- Limited landfill hours argue for bulk waste changes
- NFL pay should be tied to performance
- Obama’s plan is the best on the table
- A well-spent $8
- Cavs beat Western Branch for first time
- KF can’t stop Great Bridge
- Deep Creek blanks Warriors
Friday, Oct. 2
- Police identify dead man
- Aide charged with sex assault
- Police seek cold case murder suspect
- Landfill reduces hours
- North or South?
- Elks offer space for yard sale
- Race for Literacy ready for start
- Cavs beat Western Branch for first time
- KF stays close until fourth quarter
- Deep Creek blanks Warriors
- They’re not all pretty jobs
- Supporting each other
- Police reports for Oct. 1
- Johnston found Impact Suffolk through flier
- Fight back against illiteracy
- Police identify Collins Road victim
- Teacher’s aide arrested for sexual assault
Thursday, Oct. 1
- It’s not the fall that hurts
- Don’t run Scouts out of schools
- And this year’s queen is …
- Open late, or not at all?
- Man gets 40 years for robbery, beating
- Meeting will offer IB program info
- Two Suffolk standouts named to Olympic Select program
- Cavs look to rebound at Western Branch
- Four Langley champs to be crowned Saturday
- Fire alarm fees target the wrong people
- Program teaches adults to give kids quality experiences
- Police reports for Sept. 30
- Body found along Collins Road



