Ida's remnants flood East Coast Nov 14, 2009
By early afternoon, at least 155,000 customers were without power in the state -- mostly in and around Norfolk, according to the Dominion Power Web site. "With the indicating that eastern Virginia could experience flooding and storm surge comparable to the effects of a Category 1 hurricane, it's critical that Virginians make the necessary preparations," Kaine said. (CNN -- US)
Four Deaths In Weather-Related Crashes In Virginia Nov 14, 2009
Her3 year old son and6 year old daughter were taken by ambulance to a hospital in Suffolk and werelater flown to Norfolk Sentara with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (W-USA News, DC)
Coastal flooding a concern as storm moves up coast Nov 14, 2009
(AP Photo/Salisbury Daily Times, Chuck Snyder) Alison Hansen, left, and her husband, Peter walk along a street flooded from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida in the Ocean View area of Norfolk, Va ... (AP Photo/The Registerraci White) A motorist tries to repair his car flooded in high water along a roadway in the Ocean View area of Norfolk as the area was pounded by the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 ... Associated Press writers Geoff Mulvihill in Mount Laurel, N.J.,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Gov. Tim Kaine went to a DNC fundraiser in Arkansas. Nov 14, 2009
Widespread flooding was reported in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and other areas exposed to the Atlantic Coast and lower Chesapeake Bay or its tributaries. The Dan River at Danville was predicted to crest Thursday night or early Friday nearly 10 feet above flood stage. (W-USA News, DC)
DELUGE SOAKS NORTHERN NECK Nov 14, 2009
Near hurricane-force gusts battered Norfolk and filled rain gauges with 10 inches of water. A 5-foot tidal surge in Hampton Roads came within two inches of matching Hurricane Isabel's in 2003. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Atlantic coast drenched from Ida remnants Nov 13, 2009
Rain and resulting floods were predicted to continue at least through Friday, especially along the state's southeastern coast and particularly in Norfolk, a coastal city of a quarter-million people ... It's miserable but no life or limb in danger, said Bob Batcher, a spokesman for Norfolk's emergency services ... The Norfolk Naval Station and all other area Navy installations, Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis trimmed operations down to essential personnel, officials at the bases said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lesser access for babies? Nov 13, 2009
Rescuer Tad Agoglia evacuated a family from their Norfolk home yesterday. Flooding near the state s coast was the worst since 2003. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Winds, rain lash Atlantic coast Nov 13, 2009
"This is mainly a water event," said Bob Batcher, a spokesman for the city of Norfolk ... Thursday night, some hardy Norfolk residents went out into the stinging rain, leaning into gusting winds as they walked. (Anchorage Daily News)
STATE OF EMERGENCY: Storms Batter Southern, Middle Atlantic Coasts Nov 13, 2009
"It's pretty bad, the worst I've seen in a long time," Kori Keys of Norfolk, Va ... The scene was similar in Norfolk, Va ... Megan Miller of Norfolk told ABC News she was unable to get out of her driveway and that she was surprised by the speed at which the storm came through. (ABC News)
Ida torrents dump floods along coast Nov 13, 2009
Rain and resulting floods were predicted to continue at least through today, especially along the state's southeastern coast and particularly in Norfolk, a coastal city of a quarter-million people. Officials there were watching the incoming tide closely, as winds pushed water inland and threatened to cause more flooding later Thursday or early today. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Waning Idas downpours swamp Mid-Atlantic coast Nov 13, 2009
Mari Rosadson, who works at the front desk of the Marriott Waterside in downtown Norfolk, said she and her friend encountered standing water during the 5-mile drive from her home to work ... Similar incidents have been reported in coastal Norfolk, where winds were worsening high tides already 6 feet to 7 feet above normal. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
5 dead as Ida remnants lash Eastern Seaboard Nov 13, 2009
Rain and resulting floods were predicted to continue at least through today, especially along the state's southeastern coast and particularly in Norfolk, a coastal city of a quarter-million people ... "It's miserable, but no life or limb in danger," said Bob Batcher, a spokesman for Norfolk's emergency services. (AZCentral -- News)
Storm closes some Va. roads Across Virginia yesterday, transportation officials reported road closings on five interstates, 24 primary roads and 158 secondary roads, mostly in Hampton Roads and the Danville are Nov 13, 2009
Rain and resulting floods were predicted to continue at least through today, especially along the state's southeastern coast and in Norfolk, a coastal city of a quarter-million people. About 70 people showed up at three shelters opened for the storm. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Children's hospitals object to proposed funding reductions Nov 13, 2009
"Keep in mind that children's hospitals don't have that much of a margin to start with," said Jim Dahling, CEO of the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, Va. In a statement, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman , D-Calif. (USA Today -- News)
Waning Ida's Downpours Swamp Mid-Atlantic Coast Nov 13, 2009
In Norfolk, on the coast, several bridges and a major tunnel were closed and numerous streets were flooded. Most Hampton Roads schools and universities canceled classes Thursday and some businesses closed for the day. (Newsmax)
Click to read:Ida's Torrents Drench Atlantic Coast Nov 13, 2009
A motorist tries to repair his car flooded in high water along a roadway in the Ocean View area of Norfolk as the area was pounded by the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida Thursday ... Mari Rosadson, who works at the front desk of the Marriott Waterside in downtown Norfolk, said she and her friend encountered standing water during a commute that took twice as long as usual ... The Norfolk Naval Station and all other area Navy installations, Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis trimmed operations... (CBS News)
Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Continue To Cause Havoc Nov 13, 2009
In Norfolk, on the coast, several bridges and a major tunnel were closed. In North Carolina, some roads were closed and schools around Wilmington planned to open late. (KWTX.com, TX)
CAPITAL CUP WEBSITE Nov 12, 2009
RICHMOND OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Football. The 2009 winner of the South's oldest college football rivalry will take home a new trophy - The Capital Cup - symbolic of the long-standing series between The University of Richmond and The College of William the schools jointly announced Nov. 11, 2009. (Richmondspiders.com)
Storm Pounds the Region with Flooding, Cold Nov 12, 2009
It don't happen very often of this size," said Tennessee Department of Transportation's Steve Jones. A couple of hours away in Norfolk, storms associated with Ida arrived Wednesday afternoon. The Atlantic surf has been noticeably higher and and strong wind is blowing and sweeping sand through out the beaches. Farther south in the Carolinas, water is rising, washing right out of manhole covers, and toppled trees are keeping residents there on edge. With the destruction Ida is leaving in her path,... (ABC 7 News, DC)
From The Desk of Bobby Wilder: EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME Nov 11, 2009
Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. From The Desk of Bobby Wilder: EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME. (Odusports.com)
A Cowboy's Extraordinary Travel -- An Intriguing Tale of a Deputy Marshal's Unexpected Adventure --Through Time Nov 11, 2009
He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and a Master's of Education from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. Professionally, he is a math and science teacher, but he also has an enthusiastic interest in military and United States history. (Primezone Releases)
ODU Wrestlers Win Six Weight Classes at Hokie Open Nov 9, 2009
Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. Nearly 400 Wrestlers Compete in Second Annual Event. (Odusports.com)
Military Fears Gains with Muslim Soldiers May Be Lost Nov 9, 2009
The Army appointed its first Muslim chaplain in 1993, and five years later the Navy opened the U.S. military's first mosque at Norfolk Navy Base in Virginia. The Pentagon is eager for the language skills of Muslims, and has been awarding signing bonuses and expedited citizenship (for the two-thirds of enlistees who are legal aliens) since 2003 to recruits fluent in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish and Pashto. (Time.com)
2010 elections: Democratic fears, GOP hopes Nov 9, 2009
Steve Helber / APPresident Barack Obama and Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds wave to the crowd during an Octoberrally in Norfolk, Va. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Recruit Game Schedule Nov 6, 2009
Woodberry Forest School @ Norfolk Academy ... Location: Norfolk, Va ... Location: Norfolk, Va. (InsideCarolina.com)
Jay-Z Announces 2010 North American Tour Dates Nov 6, 2009
Young Jeezy will open; tickets go on sale November 13 (VHI.com -- Music News)
Stevens will retire as Bearcats coach Nov 6, 2009
His senior year at Norfolk (Va. Catholic High School, the team had a 33-4 record. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
High stakes for Clemson this weekend Nov 6, 2009
"That play just ran through my head over and over again. It still makes me sick to my stomach." - RB , to The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot about his fumble that led to the decisive field goal in last Thursday's 20-17 loss to North Carolina. Williams said he didn't get to sleep until 8 a.m. Friday. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs? Nov 6, 2009
But Dr. David A. Johnson, chief of gastroenterology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va ... D., associate professor, otolaryngology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City; David A. Johnson, M.D., professor, medicine, and chief, gastroenterology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, and past president, American College of Gastroenterology; Michael F. Vaezi, M.D., Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Charles Sullivan Brown, Jr. Nov 6, 2009
Charles was born Aug. 22, 1937 in Norfolk, Va. to Charles and Margaret Brown. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Supervisors lift hiring freeze - again Nov 5, 2009
Voted 7-0 to authorize Sleeper to negotiate with Norfolk Southern on an estimated 11,500 in repairs to the county rail line serving Intertape Polymer Corp. in Ringgold. Voted 7-0 to award a 25,000 contract for a master recreation plan to Land Planning n Associates in Charlottesville. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
CONFERENCE CAPSULES Nov 5, 2009
South Carolina State, last season's second-place finisher, is expected to make a charge behind Jason Flagler, as will Norfolk State with Michael DeLoach, the preseason player of the year and last year's top scorer at 21. 5 ppg. (USA Today -- Sports)
ODU Athletics Will Help Build Home for Charity This Wednesday Nov 4, 2009
Volunteers from all across campus have joined in this collaborative effort to build the house for a Norfolk family ... Habitat provides no-profit, no-interest mortgages to qualified low-income families in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Isle of Wight Counties. (Odusports.com)
Men's Soccer ACCtion: Tuesday, November 3 Nov 4, 2009
and Tony Tchani (Norfolk, Va. each scored a goal for the Cavaliers. (Theacc.com)
Monarch Cagers Play Barton In Exhbition Opener Monday Night Nov 2, 2009
NORFOLK, VA-- The ODU Monarchs play Barton College in an exhibition game Monday night a 7 p.m. in the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Barton, who won the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship is coached by Ron Lievense. (Odusports.com)
Field Hockey ACCtion: Saturday, October 31 Nov 1, 2009
- The third-ranked Virginia field hockey team concluded the regular season with a come-from-behind, 2-1 victory over No. 14 Duke Saturday at the University Hall Turf Field. Sophomores Paige Selesnki and Michelle Vittese each scored and contributed an assist in the win. (Theacc.com)
UNC Caps Regular Season With Shutout Win Nov 1, 2009
Charlotte Verstraten scored the gamewinner against ODU.. - The North Carolina field hockey team finished off its regular-season schedule Saturday afternoon with a 2-0 win over Old Dominion at the Lady Monarchs' Powhatan Sports Complex. (Tarheelblue.com)
Bank of Virginia Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Oct 31, 2009
A copy of the offering circular relating to the offering may be obtained from McKinnon & Company, Inc., Norfolk, Virginia () by telephone at (800) 853-4636. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. (Primezone Releases)
E.J. DIONNE JR.: Advice? Hug Obama, find the moderates Oct 30, 2009
Still, Obama delighted a partisan audience of several thousand people at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, portraying Deeds as the rightful successor to popular Democratic governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. Democrats brace for end of Virginia winning streak. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Accidental shots fired on US ship in Polish port Oct 30, 2009
The USS Ramage is a guided missile destroyer whose home base is in Norfolk, Virginia. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Northeastern men’s soccer surge has Western flavor Oct 29, 2009
Other top 10 finishers included Westfield State freshman Anthony Frissora of Shrewsbury (5th), Fitchburg State senior Kyle Schaeffer of Hudson (7th), and Bridgewater State junior Ryan D Arcangelo of Norfolk (10th). Newton North High graduate Eddie Vachon, a running back who leads the Stonehill College football team with 48 points and 1,015 all-purpose yards, scored on a 4-yard screen pass with 36 seconds to play last Saturday to give the Skyhawks a 31-28 win over Saint Anselm. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Gibbs: Obama closer to decision on Afghanistan Oct 28, 2009
Gibbs spoke as Obama flew from Florida to Norfolk, Va. where he was to attend a campaign rally for Virginia gubernatorial nominee Creigh Deeds. (MSNBC -- Politics)
World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux Oct 28, 2009
SOURCES: Benjamin Luft, M.D., professor, medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, and director, Long Island World Trade Center Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program; David A. Johnson, M.D., professor, medicine, and chief, gastroenterology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, and past president, America College of Gastroenterology; Oct. 26, 2009, presentations, American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting, San Diego. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
FORMER HAWK BOWLER INDUCTED INTO VIRGINIA USBC HOF Oct 27, 2009
and went on to attend UMES. She currently is enrolled at Norfolk State University finishing her degree in Early Childhood Development. . (Umeshawks.com)
• Flossie A. Ratcliffe Oct 27, 2009
Her last teaching position was at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. After her teaching career, she was employed by the state department in Washington, D.C. in 1947. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Va. Dem for Gov. Seeks Final Week Surge Oct 27, 2009
The state senator from Bath County will be helped along Tuesday by Obama, who will hold a rally for him at Old Dominion University in Norfolk ... The campaign managed to entice a large contingent of Obama backers to help with the effort by guaranteeing anyone who volunteered for a shift over the weekend a seat at the Norfolk rally. (CBS News)
Weekend Recruit Scoreboard Oct 27, 2009
By Inside CarolinaPosted Oct 26, 2009. Inside Carolina tracks the performances of UNC's football recruits each weekend. (InsideCarolina.com)
Johnson dismisses illegal block Oct 27, 2009
Virginia Tech safety Kam Chancellor told the Norfolk, Va. Virginian-Pilot on Sunday that he was blocked below the waist at least four times during the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Deeds to Receive a Presidential Boost in Va.'s Governors Race Oct 27, 2009
Stay on top of breaking news. Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Eight Days To Go And Democrat Tries To Come Back Oct 27, 2009
President Obama will campaign for Deeds on Tuesday in Norfolk ... President Obama will campaign for Virginia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Creigh Deeds on Tuesday in Norfolk. (W-USA News, DC)
Titanic expedition possible in 2010 Oct 26, 2009
NORFOLK, Virginia (AP): The company that has exclusive rights to salvage the Titanic is planning a possible expedition to the world's most famous shipwreck in 2010. The first expedition to the North Atlantic shipwreck since 2004 is revealed in a filing by RMS Titanic Inc. in US District Court in Norfolk. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Virginia Newspapers Endorse Candidates In Governor's Race Oct 26, 2009
On Sunday, Democrat Creigh Deeds picked up the endorsements of the Roanoke Times and the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot ... President Barack Obama, the first Democrat to win Virginia since Lyndon Johnson, is coming to campaign for Deeds in Norfolk this week. (W-USA News, DC)
Victim identified in helicopter crash on Navy ship Oct 26, 2009
Mark H. Buzby, commander of the Military Sealift Command, said at a news conference Friday morning at Naval Station Norfolk. A small fire on the ship's deck was quickly extinguished. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
ESPN analyst Valvano to speak at Winthrop basketball tipoff banquet Oct 25, 2009
Bob Valvano was a year ahead of Randy Peele when they attended Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Va. in the late 1970s, and during that time both embarked on coaching careers that would lead them to college basketball. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
As Election Draws Near, Students Canvass in Va. Oct 24, 2009
The College Democrats plan to join students from The George Washington University, Howard University, The Catholic University of America and Trinity University in a D.C.-wide campaign trip to Norfolk, Va ... However, we still have 12 to 13 students coming this weekend to Norfolk, along with five or so heading to Alexandria. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Rove: Obama Delays Afghan Tack 'til Va., N.J. Votes Oct 24, 2009
Rove: Obama Holds Afghan Verdict Until After Va. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Toxic alert as US ship heads for India Oct 24, 2009
Both left Norfolk in Virginia end-August. While the US Coast Guard listed the ships' next port of call as Santos in Brazil and EPA claims that they are not going to be scrapped, environmental watchdogs are not convinced. (Asia Times Online)
1 dead, 8 hurt in copter crash on Navy ship Oct 24, 2009
The Arctic has returned to Naval Station Norfolk and the damaged helicopter remained aboard the ship. The cause of the crash was being investigated. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Federal agencies expected to make broad move to Windows 7 Oct 24, 2009
Fri, Oct 23, 2009 Jason Norfolk, Virginia. It amazes me that software vendors haven't complained about the NMCI DOD contract. (FCW.com)
Bucknell Tennis To Complete Fall Season with ITA Regionals Oct 23, 2009
Bucknell will not send any players to the men s ITA Regional Championships in Norfolk, Va. this weekend. (Bucknellbison.com)
In Norfolk, Foreign Correspondents and Hong Kong Oct 23, 2009
In Hong Kong, the journalists and expatriates gathered at the Foreign Correspondents' Club, and on Monday, Oct. 26, as part of its fall documentary series, the Norfolk Library provides a glimpse into that world with a screening of "Of All the Gin Joints," co-produced by Norfolk resident Mark Erder. "It was to be about a group of colorful, unforgettable characters telling their own stories in their own words," Mr. Erder wrote in The Correspondent, the club's magazine. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
W Basketball Oct 22, 2009
Utah 79, Norfolk State 40. Salt Lake City, Utah. (Themwc.com)
Obama hits campaign trail for N.J.s Corzine Oct 22, 2009
Next Tuesday, Obama is scheduled to stump in Norfolk, Va. for Democrat Creigh Deeds, who is trailing in the race for Virginia governor. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Pough looks to keep momentum against Hampton Oct 21, 2009
It was Norfolk State who posed a challenge to the Bulldogs prior to last weekend s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference showdown with Florida A&M. S.C. State got off to a quick start en route to a 37-10 victory. Fresh off a critical 35-20 victory over the previously 22nd-ranked Rattlers, the Bulldogs are headed back to Virginia on Saturday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Complete On the Trail updates » Oct 21, 2009
Oct. 20, Norfolk, Lake Taylor H.S.Scouts Grade: 77Position Rank: 42. Virginia outside linebacker Travis Williams selects the HurricanesThree-star Travis Williams (Norfolk, Va. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
