Recently added articles from The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA):
reasons for hope amid dropout news.(Local)
Nov 05, 2009 ... PORTSMOUTH'S school officials face, by far, the most daunting challenges in the region in regard to dropout and graduation rates. But they're not entirely alone -- every school division in Hampton Roads is wrestling with similar problems in at least one high school . Last month, ...
'Annie's Hope' memorializes Cape Henry Shores volunteer.
Nov 05, 2009 ... By Melanie Barker Correspondent Oceanfront When Anne Levy and her husband, Joe, went for a drive, Anne always insisted on stopping at the dollar store to buy small gifts for others. Anne's daughter, Mary Connell, said that her mother never ...
Green Run golfer carried a little more state pressure.
Nov 05, 2009 ... By John Streit Correspondent During this year's high school golf season, Green Run's Walter Smith III had to learn how to blaze a trail or two - and not just because he was the Stallions' No. 1 golfer as a 15-year-old sophomore. As the underclassman dealt ...
Chiefs' field dressed up for home games by committed crew.(Virginia Beach Beacon)
Nov 05, 2009 ... By John Streit Correspondent Many of South Hampton Roads high school football fields are dressed rather unceremoniously, perhaps with a logo at midfield, or the school or mascot name outlined in the end zone. Some have no markings whatsoever, outside of ...
OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY.(Virginia Beach Beacon)
Nov 05, 2009 ... By Rita Frankenberry The Virginian-Pilot Glimpsing the Carraway House these days, passersby probably have little idea how the traffic-clogged area used to look when the home was built in the 1730s. Back then, the wood frame house sat on an 80-acre property ...