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Newport News

Local news for Newport, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Jun 1, 2008 | Daily India

Gilmore wins Republican Senate nomination

Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore has narrowly won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, according to official results at a state convention.

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Related Topix: Jim Gilmore, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

Fri May 30, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

First person

As W.M. Jordan Co. celebrates its 50th anniversary in the construction industry, friends and associates are happy to congratulate this great company for outstanding achievement.

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Mon May 26, 2008

Roanoke Times

Cyclist conquers fear -- and deer

Bill Johnson, with his wife Kylie and daughter Naomi, 6, cheers on other riders Sunday after he finished the Mountains of Misery ride.

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Related Topix: Blacksburg, VA

Tue May 20, 2008

The Free Lance-Star

Ruritan Club Holds Scholarships Dinner The Honorees

Camille Giles of Colonial Forge High School in Stafford County said she will use her $1,000 scholarship to pursue elementary education at Chowan University in North Carolina.

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Related Topix: Fredericksburg, VA, Stafford County, VA

Fri May 09, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Exhibit explores career of retired CNU art professor

“David Alexick: A Collection of Work 1960-2008”

A retrospective exhibit exploring the long career of recently retired art professor David Alexick runs through May 31 at Christopher Newport University . via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Mon Apr 07, 2008

Henrico Citizen

Business News: April 3-16, 2008

“Her broad experience promises to make her exceptionally effective in this new role at the university.”

Allred, currently executive associate provost and professor of public law and government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Tessier, currently vice president for college marketing and ... via Henrico Citizen

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Related Topix: Marketing, Henrico County, VA

Fri Mar 21, 2008

WSLS-TV Roanoke

Giles County Girl Struck by Car and Killed

A little girl in Giles County was killed while crossing the street. It happened Monday evening on Route 42 in Newport. via WSLS-TV Roanoke

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Related Topix: Giles County, VA, Roanoke, VA, Roanoke Metro

Tue Feb 26, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Apocalyptic themes abound in film, TV

“Pop culture raises our greatest fears or social conflicts and resolves them, sort of like therapy”

America suffers 23 nuclear attacks, but one small town in Kansas is spared, and the survivors find the courage to forge together and start anew. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Will Smith, Hip-Hop, Jericho, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Sun Jan 06, 2008

Roanoke Times

New business offers commuters coffee to go

“Hopefully enough will stop and have the coffee.”

To some, it's just a recreational vehicle. But to Ayyaz Shakeel, it's a startup business. via Roanoke Times

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Related Topix: Pembroke, VA, Giles County, VA, Blacksburg, VA, Roanoke Metro

Fri Jan 04, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Suffolk police seek cigarette thieves

Three businesses were burglarized over the weekend, and police are asking for help. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Thu Dec 20, 2007

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Family gets gift of help for boy

“It's been a blessing to have him back”

Kha'liel Crews' eyes grew wider Wednesday as he walked into the auditorium of Riverside Elementary School. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Thu Nov 08, 2007

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Today's regional mystery

Q: I read recently that Christopher Newport University is spending $30 million on its new library. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Wed Oct 31, 2007

Hampton Roads Daily Press

CNU Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center wins $150,000 grant

Christopher Newport University's Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center received a two-year $150,000 grant to assist communities in Southside and Southwest Virginia. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Related Topix: Virginia, Buchanan, VA, Norton, VA

Thu Oct 25, 2007

The Virginian-Pilot

Sandler Center gets a tune-up before its debut

“This is the first note to be played at the Sandler Center”

Video: Tuning the concert hall. Steve Earley The Virginian-Pilot > VIRGINIA BEACH A loud "whoosh" erupted from the "death ray," a home made, 12-sided speaker box sitting stage front. via The Virginian-Pilot

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Tue Oct 23, 2007

The Free Lance-Star

Base salutes arrival of new program, jobs Dahlgren welcomes Aegis...

“Our new facilities here will allow the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense team to take the U.S. Navy and our country into a new era”

Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry Obering III says the Aegis program plays a 'critical role' in U.S. missile defense. via The Free Lance-Star

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Dahlgren, VA

Sat Oct 06, 2007

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Newport noise?

Newport noise? Whaddayaknow? October 5, 2007 Q : There has been some construction noise in my Newport News neighborhood lately, at times very early. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Related Topix: Newport News, VA

Thu Oct 04, 2007

Richmond.com

Mouth of the South

“They are the real historians. I am just an amateur, but I like to give credit where credit is due”

There is something about cab drivers that has always intrigued my curiosity. For the most part, they tend to be some of the most colorful yet down to earth people one can meet. via Richmond.com

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Related Topix: Jefferson, VA, Richmond, VA

Tue Oct 02, 2007

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Colleges forced to cut to meet budget shortfall

From the Newport News, Va., Daily Press Colleges forced to cut to meet budget shortfall William and Mary's budget cut isn't as steep as forecast, but Virginia Tech is hit the hardest. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Related Topix: Newport News, VA, Blacksburg, VA

Sun Sep 30, 2007

Hampton Roads Daily Press

'Mud Busters' hope to clean up local waters

“Citizens are very powerful - we have large numbers and are a cheap work force”

From the Newport News, Va., Daily Press 'Mud Busters' hope to clean up local waters The James River Association wants volunteers to monitor construction sites for violations. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Related Topix: Newport News, VA

Thu Sep 27, 2007

WDBJ7

Speed limit increased on parts of Route 460 in Giles County

September 27, 2007 Speed limit increased on parts of Route 460 in Giles County You can drive a little faster on a major road in Giles County and you won't be breaking the law. via WDBJ7

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Related Topix: Giles County, VA, Glen Lyn, VA, Pearisburg, VA

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