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

• Carrollton Elementary closed Monday

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