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Nov 12, 2007 | Hampton Roads Daily Press

Alli arts awards presented

Several Peninsula residents and a business were honored with Alli Awards on Sunday at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Sun Nov 11, 2007

Fire Chief

New Fire Chiefs Hired

CKNW Radio reports that Kim Howell was hired as deputy fire chief in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. via Fire Chief

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Mediabistro.com

Linda Stein Arrest: How Did The Newspapers Stack Up?

“It was that Linda just kept yelling at her, over everything... They fought. It was like a continuous thing, like a buildup.”

A short time ago this morning, the personal assistant of Linda Stein was arrested in the celeb real estate agent/Ramones manager's brutal murder. via Mediabistro.com

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Sat Nov 10, 2007

KOMOradio

Stranded cruise ship from Seattle company re-floated in Va.

A small cruise ship that ran aground to keep it from sinking earlier this week in Virginia was re-floated on Saturday and escorted to a shipyard. via KOMOradio

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Related Topix: Montlake (Seattle, WA), Norfolk, VA

The Daily Times

Northam Nicks Rerras

“The Shore has been good to me and its time for me to give back.”

NORFOLK -- On the day after he won the 6th District State Senate seat over a two-term incumbent, Dr. via The Daily Times

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Related Topix: Northampton County, VA, Accomack County, VA, Norfolk, VA

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Daycare provider charged in 14-month-old's death released on bond

A Virginia Beach home daycare provider is out of jail this afternoon. Susan Peloquin was released on a recognizance bond after a hearing this morning. via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

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Fri Nov 09, 2007

WVEC-TV Norfolk

Developing: Passengers being evacuated from cruise ship in intracoastal waterway

Watch the video Tom Rooney with the U.S. Coast Guard said the Spirit of Nantucket called around 6:00 a.m. to report it was in trouble. via WVEC-TV Norfolk

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Related Topix: US Coast Guard, US News

New York Post

Stein Assistant Questioned In Broker's Murder

Linda Stein's personal assistant is in custody in Virginia Beach, Va. and being questioned in her homicide, law enforcement sources told The Post. via New York Post

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Related Topix: Punk, The Ramones

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Sentencing delayed on Ramos' manslaughter plea

The sentencing date has been delayed in Virginia Beach for the illegal immigrant who pleaded guilty to killing two teenagers while driving drunk. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Thu Nov 08, 2007

The Virginian-Pilot

Gang violence leaves its scars in Virginia Beach

“I know it's going to touch a lot of people.”

Gang violence leaves its scars in Virginia Beach VIRGINIA BEACH Police Chief Jake Jacocks Jr. via The Virginian-Pilot

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Passengers plucked from grounded cruise ship

The U.S. Coast Guard has removed all the passengers from a cruise ship that ran aground in Virginia Beach this morning. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Washington Examiner

Democrats gain ground in GOP-controlled Virginia House

“In Pat Robertson's backyard we won today”

Democrats knocked off one Republican incumbent and picked up at least two open GOP seats but were well short of the 11-seat gain they needed in Tuesday's elections to take control of the House of Delegates. via Washington Examiner

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Related Topix: Virginia, Fairfax County, VA, US News

WTQR-FM Greensboro

Even More Toy Recalls

“WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China.”

Dollar General stores recalled about 380,000 toy cars because paint on them contains too much lead. via WTQR-FM Greensboro

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Wed Nov 07, 2007

WVEC-TV Norfolk

Shrimp & Grits Cakes

It is hard to believe that it has been a year since I started hosting the Everyday Gourmet with Chef Patrick segments. via WVEC-TV Norfolk

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Related Topix: Potatoes, Life, Food, Vegetables, Recipes

WTVR Richmond

Democrats Poised to Take Senate

Democrats won three Republican Senate seats Tuesday, forcing the GOP to at least share power, but awaited the outcome of two unnervingly close races that would determine whether they won outright control. via WTVR Richmond

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Related Topix: Norfolk, VA, Fairfax County, VA

Tue Nov 06, 2007

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Provider charged in 14 month old's drowning

Virginia Beach Police arrested Susan Pelloquin Tuesday night. Pelloquin is charged in the death of a one year old last month. via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

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TheBostonChannel

Pool Toys Recalled Due To Injury Risk

“WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China.”

About 31,000 children's pool toys have been recalled because of risk of laceration. via TheBostonChannel

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WebWire

Virginia Companies Commit to Reduce Waste and Chemical Use

“More and more private and public organizations are voluntarily going well beyond their compliance thresholds to help reduce pollution. Their efforts to be more environmentally-responsible are a model for others.”

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's mid-Atlantic region recognized Aetna Wire, Virginia Beach; Brenco, Petersburg; the Defense Logistics Agency, Richmond; Philip Morris USA, Richmond; and U.S. ... via WebWire

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

PilotOnline.com

Drawing a lesson from violence in Level Green

“The gang that they've been having a beef with is called GBAM, Gangsters By Any Means, and they're out of the College Park area”

VIRGINIA BEACH Last November, a drive-by gang shooting shocked Level Green. It was prompted by a 15-year-old Bloods affiliate who thought she had scouted out a rival, it was executed by a fellow Blood with a ... via PilotOnline.com

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