Natl. Invitational grows despite absence of No. 1, No. 2 teams (USA Today)
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:04:29 GMT
Everything fell into place for the first ESPN/RISE National High School Invitational last season. Though the event attracted only private schools not beholden to state associations, it had a final between the top two in the USA TODAY Super 25 boys basketball rankings, with then-No..1 Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) defeating then-No..2 Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.).
Portsmouth sheriff's plan for fed funding puzzles some (The Virginian-Pilot)
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:52:30 GMT
PORTSMOUTH Central to the flap over the demise of Sheriff Bill Watson's special neighborhood patrol squad was his assertion that the city was fumbling its chance at a lucrative federal contract.
Eagles boys, girls, roll into Metro semis (The Virginia Gazette)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:34:34 GMT
VIRGINIA BEACH — The victories continue to pile up for Williamsburg Christian Academy’s girls basketball team.
Bristol Virginia Police Department to receive anti-terrorism grant (Bristol Herald Courier)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:56:19 GMT
City police learned Wednesday that their department will receive the largest slice of a $4.9 million state anti-terrorism grant.
Norfolk police arrest suspect wanted for allegedly killing man in motel parking lot (WTKR Norfolk)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:40:54 GMT
Police arrested 19-year-old Ryan Nelson Johns at approximately 4 p.m. today without incident in the 600 block of Edgevale Court in Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach police and Norfolk police assisted in the arrest.
Man, 19, charged in fatal 2009 Norfolk shooting (The Virginian-Pilot)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:22:30 GMT
NORFOLK A 19-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in September 2009 was taken into custody Wednesday in Virginia Beach. Ryan Nelson Johns was being held in the Norfolk City Jail on charges including murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and robbery, said Chris Amos, Norfolk police spokesman.
Local police, sheriff departments receive grants to fight terrorism (13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:32:25 GMT
NORFOLK -- Several law enforcement agencies in Hampton Roads will get money to buy equipment to fight terrorism. 45 departments across the state will split $4.9 million in State Homeland Security Program grants, announced Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-VA). The program provides funds to help build capabilities at the state and local levels through planning, training, exercise activities and purchase of ...
Super 25 (USA Today)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:44:47 GMT
USA TODAY ranks the best high school girls basketball programs in the nation.
News Near You for March 10 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:05:23 GMT
Hanover Applications for help with heating emergencies will be accepted through Monday by the Hanover County Department of Social Services, which administers the federal Crisis Assistance program. Emergencies include lack of heat, imminent cutoff of utilities, and inoperable or unsafe heating equipment. Money may be used to pay a utility security deposit, buy a portable space heater or primary ...
Norfolk police identify murder suspect (WAVY TV 10 Portsmouth)
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:36:08 GMT
Norfolk Police have identified the suspect wanted for a September, 2009 shooting. Investigators are trying to find 19-year-old Ryan Nelson Johns, AKA "Ryder".
