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Newport News Notebook: Stimulus money will put local teens to work

For young people who want to make some money this summer, here's some good news: Thanks to federal stimulus dollars, people ages 14 to 24 from struggling low-income families in Newport News and elsewhere on the Peninsula will have a summer job, courtesy of Uncle Sam.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Mosquito spraying scheduled

Aerial spraying for mosquitoes is scheduled at Langley Air Force Base and parts of the surrounding area from 6 - 9 p.m., July 7-9. Areas scheduled for to sprayed include: Langley Bethel Manor housing Hampton Fort Eustis York County Poquoson Newport News Fort Monroe Craney Island Yorktown Naval Weapons Station Parts of Portsmouth A C-130 Hercules ...

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Poquoson cancels "Fireworks in the Park"

Poquoson's annual "Fireworks in the Park" Independence Day event has been canceled this year after funding was scrubbed from the city's upcoming fiscal year budget that takes effect tomorrow.

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Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Fire officials: Fireworks carry rules, risks

The Fourth of July weekend is approaching, and fireworks are still against the law in Virginia .

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

The Free Lance-Star

Colonial Beach shakes up school system finance office

The Colonial Beach School Board has ended its employment of beleaguered Finance Director Barbara J. Worrell.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Fire ant regulations in effect

In an effort to stop the spread of the Red Imported Fire Ant, The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced a temporary quarantine on the movement of regulated articles in the lower Peninsula and greater Tidewater areas of Southeastern Virginia.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Fourth suspect identified in York robbery, shooting incident

Police have identified a fourth suspect in a recent armed robbery at an apartment complex in the Tabb section of York County that is believed to be part of a wider spree of robberies spread across several cities in Hampton Roads.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Third grade history SOL to stay

Under pressure from state lawmakers and historical groups, the Virginia Department of Education has withdrawn a proposal to eliminate the third grade history and social science Standards of Learning test.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Woman linked to underage drinking

A York County woman was arrested Wednesday around midnight because teenagers were allegedly drinking alcoholic beverages at her home, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Department.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

James City cops believe others involved in carjacking; Hampton, Newport News and York file charges

Two men who turned themselves in to James City police Wednesday in connection with the recent carjacking of a College of William and Mary football player now face robbery-related charges in Newport News , Hampton and York.

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MSNBC

Virginia to launch pilot health plan for state workers

The Virginia commonwealth is partnering with Optima Health to help improve state workersa health and lower costs.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Gloucester hires an emergency management coordinator

A deputy emergency management coordinator in Poquoson has been named to run emergency management operations in Gloucester County.

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Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Bryan Forrest's first solo album features progressive pop without boundaries

Newport News guitarist and songwriter Bryan Forrest is a Poquoson boy to his core.

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Sat Jun 13, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Poquoson High graduation

Togetherness enmeshed in its close community was reflected in comments at Poquoson High School's graduation Saturday morning.

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Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Grads: Beware of falling hats

Each year, thousands of graduates participate in the nearly 100-year-old tradition of tossing their graduation caps to signal the end of one journey and the start of another.

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WTKR-TV Norfolk

Crime and legal issues notebook: Is identifying name of gang a good idea?

If a gang with possible links to the Ku Klux Klan is responsible for an attack in York County, should the public be told the gang's name? Sgt.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Bruton High student is latest swine flu case

Parents of Bruton students received a recorded phone call from Bruton Principal Kim Hammond Wednesday evening.

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Wed Jun 10, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Hampton Roads Relay for Life organizations feeling pinch from economic woes

With the economy yet to pull out of its prolonged tailspin, donations made this season to Peninsula-area Relay for Life organizations are predictably down from last year - more than $75,000 in some cases.

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Mon Jun 08, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Middlesex Elementary student diagnosed with swine flu

The student, whose name was not released, has been at home recovering, said Middlesex County schools Superintendent Rusty Fairheart.

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Sat Jun 06, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Poquoson's new city manager is on the job

There's fresh blood at the helm of Poquoson's city government, but Randy Wheeler isn't looking to shake the boat - just yet.

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