Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Contraband of War -150th Anniversary Celebration; Governor McDonnell to be on the Peninsula Wednesday; and more!


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Contraband of War -150th Anniversary Celebration (PHOTOS OF THE DAY)
by Dan Curran; Photos by Joshua Fisher



Governor McDonnell to be on the Peninsula Wednesday.
by Dan Curran



Press Releases

Newport News Shipbuilding Completes Dry Dock Work for USS Theodore Roosevelt Refueling and Complex Overhaul

National Act Sister Hazel this Weekend! Saturday Summer Street Fest

Sixteen-Year-Old Charged with having a Gun at Huntington Middle School



Political Press Releases


Delegate Robin Abbott Will Announce 2011 Re-Election Intentions



Elected Officials Blog


Local leaders come together to brainstorm on common issues
by Hampton Mayor Molly Joseph Ward



Political Bloggers


Of 5 CBC Issues Brought to Obama, Obama Agrees to Zero So Far
by Lauren Victoria Burke



Your Letters

Opposed to Hampton Police Gaurding Parade of Homes
by Brian Evans




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Monday, May 23, 2011

Army to FMA- Sell Fort Monroe to Developers and Investors; and more!


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Army to FMA- Sell Fort Monroe to Developers and Investors
by Dan Curran


LATER TONIGHT
PHOTO JOURNAL: Contraband Celebration at Fort Monroe
by Dan Curran; Photos by Joshua Fisher


Press Releases

FBI Norfolk Warns Against Stimulus Funding Fraud

First Gerald R. Ford-Class Carrier Gets Superlift Toward Completion

Libraries host free Summer Reading Programs for adults, teens, kids

RUTH HARRIS, WIFE OF CIVIL RIGHTS ICON DR. CURTIS W. HARRIS PASSED AWAY IN HOPEWELL, VIRGINIA



Political Bloggers


$1Billion to Jordan? Aren’t We Broke?
by Lauren Victoria Burke


Tuck Right, Gilliand Wrong
by James Quigley


Featured Writers

Just keep walkin'
by Greg Lesko


Your Letters

Fourth Amendment is No Longer Applicable For The Twenty-First Or Twentieth Century
by Brian Evans




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Saturday, May 21, 2011

York County School Division Announces Teachers of the Year; Family is the Formula for Success at Denbigh Baptist; and more!


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Support Your Local Farmers Market
by Seth Fisher



Family is the Formula for Success at Denbigh Baptist
by Guest Writer, Mike Vaccarelli



York County School Division Announces Teachers of the Year
by York County School Division


Press Releases

PFAC HOSTS FUNDRAISER FEATURING ART-INSPIRED MARTINIS JUNE 4

Girls Night Out Fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation

Final Public Input Checkpoint Meeting Hampton Community Plan Update

Hampton University $40,000 Grant to create a Digital Humanities Center at Fort Monroe




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Friday, May 20, 2011

Fort Monroe's Chapel of the Centurion to Decommission This Sunday; Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite; and more!


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Fort Monroe's Chapel of the Centurion to Decommission This Sunday
Submitted by POC Stephanie Slater



Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite
by Seth Fisher



Sierra Club Meeting: A Special Tour of Sandy Bottom Nature Park's Wildlife Education Area
by Seth Fisher



Press Releases

Family Fun Day Sea Monsters are BACK!

Newport News Hospitality Association hosts Hospitality Day

Fort Monroe Hosts ‘Escape for Freedom: From Slave to Contraband’ Sesquicentennial Celebration This Weekend

PFAC ANNOUNCES PREFACES 2011 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Planned Parenthood Educator Wins Child Health Advocacy Award Leigh Anne Woods is honored for “making a difference in the lives and health of children”

Hampton Celebrates Buckroe Beach Preservation



Political Press Releases

Former Williamsburg City Councilman Mickey Chohany announces candidacy for Virginia 1st District Senate Seat



Elected Officials Blog


Foray to D.C. leaves me optimistic that park service is ready to take on role at Fort Monroe
Mayor Molly Joseph Ward


Featured Writer


Green Up Memorial Day
by Amanda Wroten





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Thursday, May 19, 2011

FULL DAY! Governor McDonnel Pledges Support of a National Park in Fort Monroe; Residents Petition City Hall to Block Camp Morrison Project; and more!


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Area Residents Petition City Hall to Block Camp Morrison Project
by Dan Curran


Newport News Police Memorial Ceremony
by Seth Fisher


Governor McDonnel Pledges Support of a National Park in Fort Monroe
Submitted by Trudy O'Reilly


OTHER NEWS STORIES


There's a New Group In Town - Peninsula Association of Small Businesses
by Dan Curran



York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office Investigates: Escape from Custody
Submitted by Captain J.E. Richardson Administrative Services Division Commander York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office


Your Letters

The Last of the Contrabands
by Hugh Bassette



Press Releases

It’s a butterfly summer at the Virginia Living Museum

WILLIAMSBURG AREA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION IRON CHEF COMPETITION WINE & FOOD EXPO 2011

Central Precinct Town Meeting



Political Blogger


2,292,133 in Jail for $63 Billion: Scott to Hold Forum on Over Incarceration
by Lauren Victoria Burke






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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

News from the Newport News School Board; York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Captain Graduates FBI National Academy and Receives Award; and more!


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News From the Newport News School Board
by Dan Curran


York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Captain Graduates FBI National Academy and Receives Region III DMORT Team Employee of the Year Award
Submitted by Deputy First-Class Mike Russell, Public Information Officer, York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office



Press Releases

Kick-up your heels with Tailgate Down! Saturday Summer Street Fest

Wallet Stolen at York Walmart - Stolen Credit Card Used for Purchase

Rep. Scott to Host Policy Briefing About Over Incarceration and its Negative Impact on Youth



Political Blogger


Gingrich Wants Jim Crow Poll Test. Allen West Does Not.
by Lauren Victoria Burke






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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Crowning of Queen Sarah XXXIII; Hampton Police Honor Awards and Memorial Service; and more!


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Hampton Police Honor Awards and Memorial Service
by Geoff Owens
Photos by Geoff Owens and Hampton Police Division




The Crowning of Queen Sarah XXXIII
Submitted by Hal Brauer



Hampton Mayor Receives Thomas Nelson Community College Award
Submitted by Tami Back - Marketing INC Innovation-N-Collaboration City of Hampton



Press Releases

It’s Strawberry Week! Downtown Hampton Market Place

Newport News Hospitality Association Awards Scholarships

Police Investigate Latest Homicide on Menchville Road South



Elected Official Blogger


Connection to sorority began with teacher who taught me the joy of reading
Hampton Mayor Molly Joseph Ward


Political Blogger


Conyers: Haiti Extension Will Save Lives
by Lauren Victoria Burke



Featured Writers


Keeping It Organized — Part 1 — Good Habits
by Mary Frances Ballard



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