The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) back issues from May 2009:
'Never forget where you came from'.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... I was doing foot races during preschool, kindergarten. I had a small group of friends that was really into racing as well. I knew I wanted to be a driver back then. When it kind of hit me was when I got my very first go-kart when I was 8 and went out there and won my very first race. That ...
honors + awards honors + awards.
May 01, 2009 ... TELL US! Send items about local people who've received honors or awards to Clipper Honors, 921 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322, e-mail to clipper@pilotonline.com or fax to 222-5224. Academic The following Chesapeake students graduated after the ...
military at a glance.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... The Armed Services YMCA is giving free bread and other baked goods to military families. Participants must show military ID , according to a news release. Two normal-size grocery bags can be filled. After everyone has filled two bags, participants may have more based on their ...
movie capsules movie capsules.(Daily Break)
May 01, 2009 ... OPENING Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner star in this romantic comedy. He plays a highly successful playboy who has, and has had, girls by the dozens. She was his childhood sweetheart whom he dumped for party time. He is shown the errors of his ...
the 'y' factor TOYOTA CEO goes RACing Honda Plugs IN.(Auto Weekly)
May 01, 2009 ... Guys , are you man enough to drive this car? The 2009 Mini Cooper is so cute, your girlfriend will swear it's a she and saddle it with a nickname so sweet it will fill your mouth with cavities. Still, any car that attracts the female species is good, right? Trust me, ...
TOUCH-SCREEN COST HAS GRANDMA AT A LOSS.(Auto Weekly)
May 01, 2009 ... Dear Tom and Ray: I am a proud grandma and a disappointed and angry owner of a 2006 Toyota Prius. The proud grandma part is this: My precious grandchildren made me some small clay decorations: a 2-inch clay flower and 1-inch clay ball, which I proudly displayed on my dashboard - against ...
after tax protests, U.S. remains patient.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... HUNDREDS OF thousands of citizens around the country railed against taxes last month. That people are upset is a given, but recent reports suggest an anti-Obama sentiment -- and mistaken notions about the nation's federal tax burden -- played a huge role in the demonstrations. ...
Cancer patient counting on hospital's Cutting-edge technology Cutting-edge technology battles tumors at Sentara.(SportsW)
May 01, 2009 ... By Lia Russell The Virginian-Pilot Deborah Terry had the flu. At least that's what doctors told her when she had nausea, fatigue and congestion in November 2003. Four months later, with no improvement in her symptoms, Terry's entire body swelled and she ...
your paper.(Auto Weekly)
May 01, 2009 ... SATURDAY Second annual Cartastic Car Show, 9 a.m., Hampton Chevrolet, 1073 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton. Music, 50/50 drawing, various vendors and more. $20. 897-1698, tbaby@tidewatercorvetteclub.com. www.tidewatercorvetteclub.com. Second annual Vintage Motorcycle Show ...
hickory drama students tackle Broadway 'Beast'.
May 01, 2009 ... Today , Hickory High School will premier a "Beauty" of a musical that's been a "Beast" on Broadway and around the world. Hickory's drama students will present Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," the musical from the 1991 animated film based on a French fairy tale. The ...
switchblades and scissor kicks Headline and in herey here and here.(Daily Break)
May 01, 2009 ... By Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot BODIES. IN MOTION. When the fingers are snapped, the Jets and Sharks had better come out dancing - complete with scissor kicks - turning street fights into switchblade ballet. "West Side Story" has great songs ...
a rare breed of listeners make reading Fun at libraries.(SportsW)
May 01, 2009 ... By Vicki L. Friedman The Virginian-Pilot western branch They are avid listeners even if they occasionally yawn. Sometimes they glance at the pictures, but mainly they are content to remain on the floor - particularly if you scratch their ...
Crew fatigue, errors led to pilot's bomb accident, Navy report says.(Front)
May 01, 2009 ... By Matthew Jones The Virginian-Pilot The Navy has determined technical misunderstandings and crew fatigue contributed to an Oceana-based pilot accidentally dropping a bomb outside a training range last spring, sparking a wildfire. The incident occurred May ...
Fishing season takes off all along the Dare coast.
May 01, 2009 ... Anglers all along the Dare coast have been catching a good variety of fish inshore and offshore. SURF FISHING Outlook: Generally good along the northern beaches and plenty of action on Hatteras Island. Access to some fishing areas could be limited at any ...
Cashmere Jungle Lords still rockin' and rollin' on stage.
May 01, 2009 ... Cashmere Jungle Lords energize audiences with a hypnotic fusion of surf-rock, rockabilly, soul, jazz, garage, Latin and Afro-beat. Led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Dominic Carpin, the quartet - John Dacey on bass and vocals, Todd Woodson on drums and John Moore (percussion) - ...
Miniature works pack full scale punch at Seaside.
May 01, 2009 ... Boxes are stacking up behind the scenes at Seaside Art Gallery in Nags Head. Staff carefully is removing the contents of each container. Inside they discover framed drawings, paintings, mixed medium works and sculptures ready to be presented in the 18th International Miniature Art Show. ...
Chesapeake, and I, have lost a 'bud'.(SportsW)
May 01, 2009 ... It's hard to think of Chesapeake without Sid Oman and it's hard to think that I won't be hearing that catchphrase of his: "You're my bud." When I learned Sid finally lost his long-time fight against illness, I started thinking back. A lot of years back. More than 50. ...
37 girls to vie for three different pageant titles.
May 01, 2009 ... New royalty will be crowned this weekend as three different titles will be determined during the 31st Little Miss Chesapeake Pageant and the 26th Miss Preteen Chesapeake and Miss Teen Chesapeake pageants. The 26th Miss Preteen/Teen Chesapeake pageants begin 7 p.m. Saturday at ...
Glenn Thomas Carvalho Eure.
May 01, 2009 ... Age: 77 Occupation: Artist, gallery owner Family One wife, Pat; four children, Joellen, Bennie Lea, Benajah, Mary Etta; six grandchildren, D.J., Will, Kyle, Faith, Glenn, Sammy Current residence Colington Harbor Hometown Honolulu, Hawaii ...
Should you buy a Pontiac? MAYBE, BUT READ THIS FIRST.(Auto Weekly)
May 01, 2009 ... This week's announcement of Pontiac's closing by the end of 2010 presents buyers with a decision: to buy or pass? After all, GM's performance division offers some great choices right now, from the thrifty Pontiac G3 hatchback and Vibe to the sexy Solstice roadster and muscular ...
crime report /.(Chesapeake Clipper)
May 01, 2009 ... Great Bridge April 22 * 100 block of Edna St., bicycle theft. * 400 block of S. Battlefield Blvd., bicycle theft. * block of Etheridge Manor Blvd. and Old Coach Road, stolen property. * 100 block of Mt. Pleasant Road, misdemeanor ...
crime report / crime report.(Chesapeake Clipper)
May 01, 2009 ... deep creek April 22 * 1400 block of Deep Creek Blvd., forced-entry residential burglary. * 1100 block of Canal Drive, attempted forced-entry residential burglary, (two reports). * 1100 block of Canal Drive, misdemeanor vandalism to residence, ...
8 memorable pontiacs.(Auto Weekly)
May 01, 2009 ... 1957Bonneville This is the vehicle that transformed Pontiac's image from little more than a senior Chevrolet to a true performance car. Based on the top-of-the-line Star Chief convertible, the Bonneville's V8 engine produced 300 horsepower, thanks to fuel injection, three ...
Does a ROM-com need A MESSAGE? Or can it just be no-strings fun? Should women avoid dating men like him? Should playboys learn to love - and settle down?(Daily Break)
May 01, 2009 ... By Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey looked like deer caught in headlights. It was as if the idea had never entered their minds - not even the possibility. What is the sexual and psychological message of ...
Hyundai might sell a $50,000 car in the U.S.(Auto Weekly)
May 01, 2009 ... By Alan Ohnsman and Seonjin Cha Bloomberg News Hyundai Motor Co. is considering selling its revamped Equus luxury sedan in the United States, and company Chairman Chung Mong Koo is insisting that the vehicle meet all U.S. regulations. Now the company's ...
Heron Foundation offers survey about recycle fee.
May 01, 2009 ... Residents of the city are being given the opportunity to voice their opinion - in the form of an Internet survey - about the proposed $16-a -month fee for trash and recycling. City Manager William Harrell offered up the fee as an option to keep from laying off approximately 40 ...
Likable conservative is barometer for state by donald luzzatto.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... SITTING ACROSS from him, it's hard to shake the impression that Bob McDonnell may well be the state's next governor. Perhaps it's the familiarity: At one time or another a neighbor to almost every Virginian -- and a former prosecutor, delegate and attorney general -- the 54-year-old ...
Cynically absurd 'Goat' lacks in laughs.(Daily Break)
May 01, 2009 ... By Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot He met her on the crest of a hill in the country. The crystal-clear look in her pure, honest eyes meant that it was love at first sight. She was nude. She was, in fact, both the titular character ...
Physical 'things' fade into digital oblivion.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... OUR SUBJECT today: the end of the physical world. Which is, yes, a tad hyperbolic, but it contains a nugget of truth. Bear with me. Last week I fell into conversation with a fellow named Bud and shared something that has been rattling around my head for a while now: ...
Tactic's slippery path.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... Reconciliation: The action of bringing to agreement, concord, or harmony -- Oxford English Dictionary BUT UNDER Senate rules, "reconciliation" can be a means for coping with disharmony by deepening it. The tactic truncates Senate debate and curtails minority rights ....
Back from broken back, Hawks pitcher is on a roll.
May 01, 2009 ... By Dan Cooley Correspondent It's been a big year for Corey Inman, the lefthanded pitcher for the 9-2 Hickory High baseball team. He is undefeated in the five games he has pitched. But best yet, he has recovered from a devastasting injury that could have ...
Nauticus honors Navy diver who rose above racial barriers.(Daily Break)
May 01, 2009 ... By Carrie White Correspondent NORFOLK Carl Brashear was every bit the hero that the film "Men of Honor," starring Cuba Gooding Jr., portrayed him to be. He lived a life that his son DaWayne Brashear calls "unbelievable, even though it's true ....
Veterans can now ask for new GI Bill benefit.(Front)
May 01, 2009 ... By Dale Eisman The Virginian-Pilot WASHINGTON Up to half a million veterans are expected to begin seeking federal college aid today as the largest GI Bill program since the Vietnam War hits its first critical milestone. The Department of ...
dvd review.(Daily Break)
May 01, 2009 ... 'BRIDE WARS' Blu-ray widescreen and DVD widescreen, 2009, PG for suggestive content, language and some rude behavior Best extra Blu-ray exclusive pop-up trivia track, with dozens of wedding tradition factoids and price tags on every purchase for Emma's (Anne ...
keep accountability in No Child Left Behind.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... THE LATEST report on educational progress under the No Child Left Behind Act is out, and the results, once again, are mixed. Some experts found reason for cheer in the data; others reacted with gloom. Only one conclusion met with universal agreement: The path to achievement will ...
This 'A' is for 'Alice,' who always makes for good theater fun.(Y)(Theater review)
May 01, 2009 ... By Frank Roberts Correspondent First there was "My Name Is Alice," which begat "My Name Is Still Alice," which begat "A ... My Name Will Always Be Alice," which will be presented by the Encore Theatre Company starting today. "Alice" is an encore for the ...
Brush up on boat safety earth friendly.
May 01, 2009 ... Boaters can do a lot to make sure they are not harming the environment. When fueling up, be careful not to spill oil or gasoline into the water. Even small amounts can seriously damage marine life and ecosystems. Maintain your engines so that they are not leaking gas ...
punditry.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... One hundred Crises, not days, is the first word that comes to mind when we think about the number 100 and Barack Obama's presidency. The list of failed policies and urgent threats bequeathed to him by former President George W. Bush could easily be that long. In his first 14 ...
Feeling the pinch.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... By Rich Radford The Virginian-Pilot The deflating news earlier this week that the Florida High School Athletic Association is cutting the number of varsity athletics events by 20 percent has its counterpart in Virginia wondering about the subject. Not ...
Section now on Sunday only.(Y)
May 01, 2009 ... After this week, the North Carolina section of The Virginian-Pilot will appear Sundays only, and you will find most of your North Carolina news spread throughout the paper during the week. You will continue to see the bylines of Pilot reporters Jeff Hampton and Catherine Kozak, ...
Government will send $250 to more than 50 million people.(Front)
May 01, 2009 ... By Stephen Ohlemacher The Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 50 million retirees can expect to receive $250 payments from the government in the next few weeks as their share of the economic stimulus package enacted in February. Economists ...
your views.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... where seeing is believing I HAVE LONG TAKEN with a grain of salt those letters to the editor accusing the Norfolk City Council of being in the pockets of developers. Then, I had never attended a council meeting. When the council voted April 28 to approve a ...
10 ON THE BUBBLE.(Daily Break)
May 01, 2009 ... By Mekeisha Madden Toby The Detroit News For two seasons, "Chuck" has symbolized brainpower and fun TV. Sadly, the action-comedy about a heroic nerd has not been a beacon for ratings, and because not enough people are watching, NBC could cancel the show. ...
Del. Cosgrove is elected chair of bay commission.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... State Del. John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, has been elected chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a tri-state government panel that works to clean up the famed estuary. Cosgrove will assume leadership of the commission at a meeting next week in Washington, and then he will ...
Chowan County Board to get budget reality check Monday.(Y)
May 01, 2009 ... By Connie Sage Correspondent The Chowan County Board of Commissioners, faced with a multi million-dollar deficit for the second year in a row, on Monday will get its first look at the proposed 2009- 10 budget, which could include a tax-rate increase , job cuts or ...
funding cuts force odu to plan slower growth.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... By Denise Watson Batts The Virginian-Pilot Old Dominion University has decided to slow its roll. After years of rapid growth built on the assumption that student enrollment would reach close to 30,000 by the fall of 2013, university officials say they can ...
This talk radio takes fans inside the helmet.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... By Dustin Long The Virginian-Pilot You can't eavesdrop on football coaches debating plays on the sideline . You can't listen to basketball coaches discuss strategy in a timeout or hear a manager chat on the bullpen phone. But all it takes to enter the ...
Man caught in drug sting to serve 18 years.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... By Janie Bryant The Virginian-Pilot PORTSMOUTH A used-car-lot owner caught in a police drug sting was sentenced Thursday to serve 18 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Calvin J. Stevens, 54, was arrested in ...
on TV's 'ncis,' exclusive songs from famed artists help create the story.(Daily Break)
May 01, 2009 ... By Nekesa Mumbi Moody The Associated Press It's become standard practice for TV shows to use edgy, contemporary songs at key plot points, whether it's an OMG moment on "Gossip Girl" or the latest Izzie drama on "Grey's Anatomy." Typically, those songs are ...
chesapeake women throws down pair of aces to trump her husband.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... By Rich Radford The Virginian-Pilot A hole-in-one is a once-in-a-lifetime thrill, right? Not for Martha Williamson. She made holes-in-one on consecutive Thursdays. In two different states. The 50-year-old mother of three ...
Norfolk native Lewis 1 of 18 new members.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... By Ed Miller The Virginian-Pilot He was a college football star of the '90s. The 1890s. Now, William H. Lewis, a son of freed slaves born in Norfolk, is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. Lewis was 1 of 18 new members of ...
sisters of slain officer turn trauma into chance to serve.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... By Kathy Adams The Virginian-Pilot VIRGINIA BEACH When two sisters learned that their brother, Virginia Beach police Officer Rodney F.Pocceschi, had been fatally shot during a traffic stop on June 23, 2003, they were devastated. Jaclyn ...
Group gathers to discuss NATO's future.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... By Matthew Jones The Virginian-Pilot norfolk Like anybody who's managed to live 60 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been using its birthday to take stock of its life. There have been ceremonies and proclamations, here and at ...
Local dealers hope customers will stay loyal.(Front)
May 01, 2009 ... By Carolyn Shapiro The Virginian-Pilot Andres and Ruby Martinez wanted a new Chrysler Town & Country minivan. They had owned one before and liked its comfort and reliability, but they worried about the automakerAEs future. After they learned of ChryslerAEs ...
Outcry over shelter prompts call to fast-track replacement.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot Virginia Beach In the wake of public outcry over conditions at the city pound, some City Council members want a replacement plan to move forward quickly. Deterioration of the 1974 facility has made it hard ...
Virus shaping up as far less deadly than other strains.(Front)
May 01, 2009 ... By Karen Kaplan and Alan Zarembo Los Angeles Times Scientists studying the swine flu virus are coming to the consensus that this hybrid strain - at least in its current form - is not shaping up to be as fatal as the strains that caused some pandemics in the past. ...
Dare county to have open house.(Y)
May 01, 2009 ... DARE COUNTY | The county will have a ribbon cutting and open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the new Dare County Office Building, at 50347 N.C. 12 in Frisco. The rain date is Thursday. The event will include a free cookout and games for children. County vehicles will be on ...
Public money goes through the roof.(Y)
May 01, 2009 ... By Jeff Hampton The Virginian-Pilot Jim Hunter ducked under a support truss in the attic of Currituck County's modern judicial center and pointed to the left, where a plastic garbage bag was taped to the rafters as a makeshift leak bucket. "There's one of ...
swine flu epidemic cancels CAA events; lpga at kingsmill still on.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The swine flu epidemic has forced the cancellation or postponement of several sporting events across the country, affecting everything from prep contests in Texas and Alabama to a college baseball road trip in Delaware. The Alabama High School Athletic ...
call it overkill: 5 hours of espn, 2 minutes of kentucky derby.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Once again, ESPN is offering a crash course in the Kentucky Derby, but as always, there will be no test. Beginning at noon Saturday, ESPN will provide five hours of live programming from Churchill Downs, while NBC's coverage kicks off at 4 p.m., leading up to the scheduled 6:24 ...
Region's waterway projects to get $21M boost.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... By Julian Walker The Virginian-Pilot Richmond More than $21 million in federal stimulus money will flow from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund several regional water projects, including work at Norfolk Harbor and Craney Island. South ...
Canon to unveil Newport News plant where 1,000 jobs planned.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... By Philip Walzer The Virginian-Pilot Canon Virginia Inc. today will show off a new $640 million cartridge-manufacturing facility in Newport News that will bring 1,000 jobs to the region by 2013. Canon plans a 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony at the plant in ...
painter parts with Gators, looks for 'the right fit' in ACC.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... By Ed Miller The Virginian-Pilot DeShawn Painter is back on the recruiting market. The former Booker T. Washington center, released from his letter of intent with Florida last month, is looking at playing college basketball closer to home, in the ACC. ...
Stripped of chairman position, BofA's CEO still faces more heat.(Front)
May 01, 2009 ... By Ieva M. Augstums The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Now that he's lost his title as Bank of America's chairman, Ken Lewis has to convince angry shareholders he should keep his job as CEO. Lewis couldn't escape investors' fury about his ...
earnings roundup.(Front)
May 01, 2009 ... Dominion Resources Inc. 63.5% drop The owner of Virginia's largest utility said its profit fell less than analysts estimated on higher power-generation earnings. Net income fell 63.5 percent to $248 million, from $680 million a year earlier. Revenue increased 9.8 ...