Kellam OT Steward has tough decision to make Nov 27, 2008
Kellam OT Steward has tough decision to make. Kellam OT Steward has tough decision to make. (Marshall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sharpe still looking for an offer? Nov 27, 2008
By Editor and PublisherDate: Nov 24, 2008 Brandon Sharpe, a 62, 218-pound linebacker from Virginia Beach (VA) Ocean Lakes, was looking for an offer from Louisville during his visit over the weekend. Did the Cardinals come through with a scholarship for one of the leading sack specialists in Virginia. (InsideTheVille.com)
Low Gas Prices Pump Up Thanksgiving Road Travelers Nov 27, 2008
He and his family are traveling from Rochester, New York to Virginia Beach on money they raised this summer. "We had a garage sale this summer, honestly. "I said take all this money and put it towards the trip," said Martha Foster, his wife. The Hairstons from New Jersey are gassing up two cars and taking 12 people to North Carolina. They almost stayed at home. "'Would you have still traveled if it had been more than $2. (W-USA News, DC)
DUI Drivers Get Big Breaks Nov 26, 2008
Highly drunk drivers routinely get big breaks in Virginia Beach Circuit Court, where judges reduced or eliminated jail time in nearly two-thirds of appealed cases, according to a three-month NewsChannel 3 investigation ... "That's why people appeal," said Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant ... There is a 90 percent chance on appeal that a drunk driver will do no worse than the sentence handed out in Virginia Beach General District Court. (WTKR.com, VA)
A Fugitive Is Finally Brought To Justice Nov 26, 2008
Virginia Beach Detectives have been on her trail since January of 2003, after having 20 outstanding warrants for several crimes including forgery and writing bad checks ... Virginia Beach Public Information Officer Adam Bernstein, says "Once the Detective handcuffed her, she wound up elbowing him and trying to run away. She didn't want to go to jail. But our detectives are more persistent if you're wanted we're coming after you." ... Creekmore faces charges in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and... (WTKR.com, VA)
Patriot League Swimming and Diving Release 11.25.08 Nov 26, 2008
Tara Chapmon, Navy Jr., Virginia Beach, Va. Chapmon helped lead the Mids to a sixth-place team finish at the Terrapin Invite with three first-place finishes in the 200 free, 500 free and 1,650 free. (Patriotleague.com)
Couple celebrate 64th anniversary Nov 26, 2008
The couple are proud parents of six children (three daughters and three sons) Charis and Pamela of Rocky Mount, Maurice of Red Oak, Olival of Virginia Beach, Va. Belinda of Durham and Deral of Hollister. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
SCCC names interim president Nov 25, 2008
Patricia Adkins, provost of in Ohio; Quintin Bullock, provost of the Virginia Beach Campus of ; and Gary Porter, academic vice president of in Paramus, N.J., will visit the Schenectady college next week. Schenectady County Community College has an enrollment of 5,100 and a budget of about $22 million. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Eleven Minutemen Crack CAA All-Conference Team Nov 25, 2008
The Virginia Beach, Va ... The Virginia Beach, Va ... The Virginia Beach, Va. (Umassathletics.com)
Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted For Almost Six Years Nov 25, 2008
On Sunday, November 23, around 8:15 p.m., Virginia Beach Police , with the assistance of Norfolk Police, captured Lorie Ann Creekmore, 41 ... Creekmore has been wanted in the City of Virginia Beach since January 2003 ... Creekmore had twenty outstanding warrants, including 14 felonies, out of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News. (WTKR.com, VA)
Larceny Suspect Arrested After Police Chase Nov 25, 2008
Chesapeake Police pursued Mr. Poole onto Interstate 64 towards Virginia Beach and then onto Interstate 264 towards the oceanfront. Virginia State Police were able to assist in the pursuit. (WTKR.com, VA)
Long-Sought Va. Bingo Player Arrested (8:37am) Nov 25, 2008
(AP) - It took more than six years, but Virginia Beach police can finally say it: Bingo ... Virginia Beach police spokesman Adam Bernstein says Creekmore was being held without bond at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center. (WTVR.com, VA)
Click for Full Story Nov 24, 2008
A jury in Virginia Beach, Virginia, sentenced John Allen Muhammad to death for the Washington-area sniper shootings. A fire at a Moscow dormitory for foreign students killed 43 people. (KWTX.com, TX)
How War Ravages the Warrior Nov 22, 2008
With two tours under his belt, Caledonia's marine found himself at a Virginia Beach base training for a third deployment. One night he hit the town with his buddies, drank a bit, then, with another Marine, bashed in the door of Dan and Debbie Shains home. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Gianfortes Journey: War Hero to FelonHow Far Does it Reach? Nov 22, 2008
He and another marine broke into a couple's Virginia Beach home-- terrorized them and beat the man (Dan Shain). Gianforte remembers none of it. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Jones, Oscar Smith survive Ocean Lakes challenge Nov 22, 2008
By Jim Halley, USA TODAY VIRGINIA BEACH Perry Jones, the lead running back for Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, Va ... His shoes, looking like piano keys, pounded out a victory march as the Tigers, ranked No. 12 in the USA TODAY Super 25 high school football rankings, topped Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach) 28-21 win Friday night for the Eastern Region, Division 6 title. (USA Today -- Sports)
Parker looking into first official Nov 22, 2008
com Football Recruiting. Tallwood athlete Byron Parker is looking at scheduling his first official visit. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Suspect Steals Car From Local Dealership Nov 22, 2008
On Monday, September 29 at 3:00 pm, an unknown male suspect inquired about purchasing a vehicle at the Select Imports car dealership, which is located in the 5000 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard. The suspect was given the keys to a 2004 Mercedes CLK500 to inspect the engine, and as the sales person attended to another customer, the suspect started the car and drove away. (WTKR.com, VA)
City To Make Downtown Travel For Shoppers More Convenient During Holidays Nov 22, 2008
o Virginia Beach Boulevard between Llewellyn Avenue and Monticello Avenue. The following closures will remain in effect. (WTKR.com, VA)
Forbes: Where Home Values Are Falling Fast Nov 21, 2008
REALTOR Magazine Online: The real estate professional's business support tool. YOUR INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE REALTOR.ORG/realtormag. (Realtor Magazine Online)
UPDATE: Power Restored T000030EAo Beach Households Nov 21, 2008
Dominion Virginia Power Spokesperson, Chuck Penn, confirms all service has been restored to 4600 households in Virginia Beach. We're told the power outage was due to a problem with an underground line. (WTKR.com, VA)
52-Hour Food Drive To Benefit Local Foodbanks Nov 21, 2008
Donations of food and funds will be collected in the eastside parking lot of Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach, near the Kohl's store on Constitution Avenue. "We expect great things from this year's food and fund drive," said Marianne Smith, Chief Development Officer for the Foodbank. (WTKR.com, VA)
VDOT To Implement New Traffic Pattern At Battlefield Boulevard Project Nov 21, 2008
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) expects to implement a new traffic pattern on I-64 West toward Virginia Beach at the Battlefield Boulevard project on Sunday, November 23. Pending favorable weather conditions, the construction team will begin to trans 000025D4 ition traffic at 2 a.m. Two lanes of traffic will move from the outside collector/distributor (CD) lanes to the newly constructed mainline of I-64 West. (WTKR.com, VA)
Police Seek Armed Robbery Suspect Nov 21, 2008
Virginia Beach Police are looking for a suspected armed robber. They say Richard Richardson Jr., 19, is wanted for his involvement in an armed street robbery on September 7. (WTKR.com, VA)
Woman run over and killed by her own car in accident Nov 21, 2008
VIRGINIA BEACH -- A Norfolk woman was killed when she was run over by her car. Police say 54-year-old Faye Hinton rear-ended a vehicle on S. Military Highway at Providence Road Wednesday night. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Eagle who put up high numbers gets hers put up high MULTIMEDIA: For the first time, UMW retires player's basketball jersey. Nov 20, 2008
In four years, the Virginia Beach native helped make the women's basketball program a power, compiling a 111-15 on-court record and propelling the Eagles to their first Final Four appearance in 2007. Applebury's next idea was almost as brilliant as the first--having Hickey's No. 44 jersey retired. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Four Field Hockey Players Earn All-West Region Honors Nov 20, 2008
Bustanoby a junior goalkeeper from Virginia Beach, Va. posted a 14-7 record in the cage with four shutouts and a 1. (Uoflsports.com)
City To Activate Cutting-Edge Stormwater Treatment System Nov 20, 2008
A new, cutting-edge stormwater treatment system - the first of its kind in Virginia - will be activated at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, during a ceremony to be held adjacent to Kids Cove and the skateboard park ... During the ceremony, Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf will plant a winterberry holly bush directly into the state-of-the-art underground system ... The City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works is installing the Bacterra... (WTKR.com, VA)
Virginia Beach Projects Largest Budget Shortfall In City's History Nov 20, 2008
Virginia Beach has a projected budget shortfall of $81. 2 million. (WTKR.com, VA)
As nest eggs shrink, many defer retirement Nov 19, 2008
Jeanne Pecora, a single, 63-year-old paralegal in Virginia Beach, Va. is still working. (MSNBC -- Business)
Oconee marching band to join New Year's game celebration Nov 19, 2008
In previous years, the band performed in New York City, Virginia Beach, Va. and London. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Va Court To Consider Ex-SEAL Trainee Confession Nov 19, 2008
Dustin Turner is seeking a so-called "writ of actual innocence" based on a fellow trainee's sworn testimony that he alone killed college student Jennifer Evans in Virginia Beach in 1995. A circuit court judge in June found Billy Joe Brown's confession credible, putting the ma 000020FE tter before the appeals court. (WTKR.com, VA)
Virginia Beach Plans for Town Center Expansion Nov 19, 2008
Virginia Beach officials say they want to add on to Town Center. At their council meeting on Monday night, officials discussed a new $56 Million expansion of the project. (WTKR.com, VA)
Va. Beach Faces $81.2 Million Budget Shortfall (8:36am) Nov 19, 2008
(AP) - Virginia Beach has a projected budget shortfall of $81. 2 million, the largest in the city's history. (WTVR.com, VA)
Kenneth L. Jarrard Nov 19, 2008
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Marilyn of Muscatine; a son, Daniel Kenneth Jarrard and his wife, Patricia of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Carol Ann Jarrard-Hetzler and husband, Dean of Muscatine; four grandchildren, Craig, Brian, Lisa and Kevin; four great grandchildren, Amos, Lydia, Evalyn, and Rileigh and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Glenn Jarrard and three sisters, Mildred Lutz, Letha Hobart and Velda Lutz. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Men's Golf Signs Two Recruits For 2009 Nov 19, 2008
Beck is from Virginia Beach, Va. where he attended Norfolk Academy. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Sharpe sets first two official visits Nov 19, 2008
College coaches continually stream through the doors of Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Va. because of the talent the school produces on a regular basis. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pa. businessman faces death in 2006 intern slaying Nov 18, 2008
Hall, 31, of Virginia Beach, also testified about acquaintance Bruce Covington the third person allegedly in the house the night Shephard died. He said they put up with Covington who was in his late 50s and worked as an alumni fundraiser for Saint Josephs University only because he supplied their drugs. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
*Update* Virginia Beach Traffic Advisory Nov 18, 2008
Update* Virginia Beach Traffic Advisory ... One lane is now open at the intersection of Sandbridge and Sandpiper Rd in Virginia Beach. (WTKR.com, VA)
Real Estate Review Nov 18, 2008
has signed a lease for 25,000 square feet at Uptown s 2 Park Square located at 6565 Americas Parkway NE. The Virginia Beach, Va. medical-insurance provider has two contracts with the state and is in a growth mode here. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Va. Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Mom, Stepdad (9:11am) Nov 18, 2008
(AP) - A Virginia Beach man faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his mother and stepfather. Berry Richard Johnson entered his plea to two counts of first-degree murder on Monday in Virginia Beach Circuit Court ... The Lees were killed at their Virginia Beach home on April 10. (WTVR.com, VA)
Two schools on top for Kellam tackle Steward Nov 18, 2008
Jamie Oakes HerdNation. Kellam High School offensive tackle Hunter Steward (6-foot-7, 300 pounds, 4. (Marshall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mailbag: Is relief in sight? Nov 18, 2008
-- John M., Virginia Beach, Va. As long as Francisco Cordero is on the payroll, there won't be another Reds closer. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Where U.S. Homeowners Are Losing Value Fastest Nov 17, 2008
Homeowners with Citigroup loans in foreclosure-rich Virginia Beach, Va ... In Virginia Beach, it's 1. (Forbes)
Don't Feed the Ducks in Virginia Beach (10:32 pm) Nov 17, 2008
(AP) - Virginia Beach welcomes those who want to frolic on the beach or watch for whales, but don't even think of feeding the city's ducks. For years the city has posted signs asking people not to feed ducks, but officials are considering fining those who don't obey. (WTVR.com, VA)
Arthur Tiernan Jr., served in Suffolk, Norfolk courts; at 79 Nov 16, 2008
In addition to his wife and daughter, he leaves five other daughters, Terry Gerish of Billerica, Jean Cummings of Brighton, Grace LeBlanc of Winthrop, Ann Tiernan Grant of Walpole, and Trudy Tiernan Cucinotta of Virginia Beach, Va. and eleven grandchildren. (Boston Globe)
La Costa triathlete wins world title in age group Nov 15, 2008
Walsh, an Escondido native, attended high school in Virginia Beach, Va. and played one season of baseball at a nearby college. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
SCCC has list of prez candidates Nov 15, 2008
Patricia Adkins, provost of in Ohio; Quintin Bullock, provost of the Virginia Beach Campus of ; and Gary Porter, academic vice president of in Paramus, N.J., will visit the next week. The trio are competing to replace Gabe Basil, who is retiring on Dec. 1 after 17 years as president. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Group hopes to reduce infant mortality Nov 15, 2008
Saturday November 15, 2008. Star Tribune (434) 432-2791 Phone (434) 432-4033 Fax P.O. Box 111 28 North Main Street, Chatham VA 24531. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Program To Help Financially Strapped Owners Keep Their Pets Fed and Healthy Nov 15, 2008
The Virginia Beach SPCA is implementing a temporary program called Help Out Pets Everywhere (HOPE) ... The Virginia Beach SPCA is partnering with Farm Fresh through their Purina Give a Bag program and our donors to provide bags of dog and cat food to families struggling to feed their families and their pets ... The Virginia Beach SPCA Clinic will waive office visit fees for eligible families if their animal becomes ill or injured and needs care. (WTKR.com, VA)
Lane Closures For Norfolk Nov 15, 2008
E. Virginia Beach Boulevard- Through December 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., watch for alternating westbound lane closures on E. Virginia Beach Boulevard between Park Avenue and Godfrey Lane. The closures are necessary due to utility work. (WTKR.com, VA)
3 Dead In Beach Car Wreck Nov 15, 2008
Virginia Beach Police are working a crash in the 2700 block of Salem Road. The call came in shortly after 2 p.m. Friday. (WTKR.com, VA)
Underwear Thief Leaves Cell Phone Behind Nov 15, 2008
(November 14, 2008)--Police in Virginia Beach, Va. say they found a cell phone in a Victoria's Secret from which $3,300 worth of bras and panties were stolen. (KWTX.com, TX)
PHOTOS: North Stafford and Mountain View were eliminated from the Group AAA state field hockey tournament. Nov 14, 2008
GROUP AAA At National Training Center, Virginia Beach Yesterday's quarterfinals. Frank Cox 3, North Stafford 0. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Wrestling Ready to Hit the Mat in 2008-09 Nov 14, 2008
These matches will serve as excellent preparation for the CAA Championships which will take place on March 6th and 7th in Virginia Beach, VA.. . (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Women's Soccer NCAA ACCtion: Thursday, November 13 Nov 14, 2008
Junior Robin Chidester (Virginia Beach, Va. took a corner kick for the Hokies, which sophomore Jennifer Harvey (Roanoke, Va. (Theacc.com)
Men's Basketball Signs Strong Class Nov 13, 2008
Clemson's 2009-10 freshman class will include Milton Jennings, a 6-9 forward from Summerville, SC, Devin Booker, a 6-7 forward from Whitmire, SC, and Donte Hill, a 6-5 guard from Virginia Beach, VA.. Clemson's recruiting class is already ranked as high as No. 18 nationally by Scout. (CUTigers.com)
UCLA inks four-man class Nov 13, 2008
Clemson also signed 6-foot-5 guard Donte Hill from Virginia Beach, Va. The three won't join the Tigers until next fall. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Police Say Parking Lot Scam Suspects Strike Again Nov 13, 2008
They say the scam started in the parking lot of the Barnes and Nobles Booksellers on Virginia Beach Blvd on Sunday, November 2. A man was reportedly approached by two suspects who said they were having car trouble. (WTKR.com, VA)
Cell Phone Left in Wake of Undie Heist in Virginia (8:19am) Nov 13, 2008
(AP) - Police say a woman who fled with thousands of bras and panties from a Virginia Beach lingerie shop left them with a key piece of evidence: her photo on a cell phone. Police have issued a photo of the suspect, a young woman who they believe stole $3,300 worth of the undergarments from Victoria's Secret. (WTVR.com, VA)
Field Hockey: Barker wins Rookie of the Year Nov 13, 2008
Four Huskies, including three underclassmen, were honored by the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Friday at the conference's annual awards banquet in Virginia Beach, Va. Freshman midfielder Kaela Barker was named CAA Rookie of the Year and a member of the conference's All-Rookie team. (Northeastern News, MA)
Sylvan named MEAC Womens Volleyball Coach of the YearThree Lady Bulldogs Earn Second Team Honors Nov 12, 2008
Virginia Beach, Va South Carolina State women s volleyball coach, Millicent Sylvan, has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) 2008 Women s Volleyball Coach of the Year. Jarne Gleaton, Lauren Harris and Bria Brimmer were each named to the All-Conference second team. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Pregnant Woman Shot Inside Her Home Nov 12, 2008
A robbery outside a Virginia Beach residence leads to a pregnant woman being shot inside her home. According to Virginia Beach Police Officials, during a robbery outside in the 300 block of Wexford Dr Tuesday night, the suspect fired his gun. (WTKR.com, VA)
Patriot League Swimming and Diving Release 11.11.08 Nov 12, 2008
Tara Chapmon, Navy Jr., Virginia Beach, Va. Chapmon won a trio of individual events against American, Bucknell and Lafayette this weekend, in addition to swimming the third leg of the 400 free relay. (Patriotleague.com)
US recovered $1.34b from settlements of fraud cases Nov 11, 2008
Amerigroup, based in Virginia Beach, Va. agreed in August to pay $225 million to settle claims it deferred enrolling pregnant women and other high-cost patients from its managed-care program in Illinois, illegally increasing profits. (Boston Globe)
