Stronger Mayor? - 02/29/08 05:11 PM
No Hampton Roads city has a strong mayor. The cities have mayors but the day to day running is done by a city manager. The city manager is a full time businessman and his only job is run the city. With the strong mayor system you could end up with someone who is … (0 comments)
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Grade Books Online? - 02/29/08 04:59 PM
If you are a parent of a Hickory Middle School or Oscar Smith High School student you will be able to see your child's grade book on line. This is a test project and will soon be available system wide. As a parent, you can see skipped classes and grades on … (0 comments)
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Extra Teachers For Autism - 02/29/08 04:53 PM
School officials have asked for 16 new teachers to help with autism and inclusion classes. It seems the number of students with autism has more than doubled in the last five years. Because autism is a neurological disorder that affects social interactions, communication and behavior, the students require intensive services. This … (0 comments)
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TodiMusicFest In Money Trouble - 02/27/08 09:09 PM
The city council has decided not to help The TodiMusicFest with an additional $174,334 for the upcoming season. This could put this years program in jeopardy. Also in trouble is funding for future years. This seems like one of those items you need to do to make the city a better … (0 comments)
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Smoking Is Back On - 02/27/08 08:57 PM
Apparently no one in the legislature has much interest in letting our cities police themselves in regards to smoking. Four bills were put to sleep this sessions. Several cities in South Hampton Roads wanted to put a stop to smoking in restaurants and bars. As it is, only Norfolk has the … (0 comments)
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New Courthouse Victim Of The Economy - 02/25/08 07:04 PM
It's a shame but the proposed new courthouse could fall victim to the failing economy and a city overburdened with other projects. The biggest bill facing the city is the $45 million for the three story building. There are plenty of other projects that cost money including replacing the westbound lanes … (0 comments)
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Chiminea Causes Fire - 02/25/08 06:57 PM
I have heard of lot of things that cause house fires but this was a new one for me. A chiminea left burning on a deck ignited a fire that burnt Skip Stiles and Margie Mulholland's home. It took but one ember that popped out of the chiminea and found some … (0 comments)
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Crime Down Again - 02/25/08 06:49 PM
Virginia Beach just released its 2007 Crime Report. It shows that crime is the lowest it has been in nine years. Credit that to the police department which is apparently arresting the bad guys left and right. Virginia Beach has been ranked among the safest cities of its size based on … (1 comments)
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Loose Weight, Make Money - 02/25/08 06:39 PM
Sounds like a deal to me. Loose more weight then the others and make some money. The ladies at Mount Zion elementary school got together and decided to loose some weight. They got organized into a ten week program and paid $25 apiece for the privilege. The money will go to … (0 comments)
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BluWood?? - 02/25/08 06:31 PM
I have seen a lot of wood in my time, mostly brown and some green (being in new construction you see that a lot) but I have yet to see BluWood. Apparently it is wood that is processed with a chemical that not only turns it blue but protects the wood … (3 comments)
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2nd Precinct To Be Priority - 02/20/08 11:26 AM
The new chief isn't in place yet but he will have a blue-print for the cities 2nd precinct in hand when he arrives. The city manager hopes to begin interviewing candidates this month and have anew chief in March. The problems in the 2ndprecinct could boil over to the political arena … (0 comments)
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Do Not Call Numbers To Expire - 02/20/08 10:14 AM
I didn't realize it but numbers placed on the Do Not Call registry in June 2003 will expire this year. The list is only good for five years. So starting in June, you will again become fodder for the telephone spammers. So what to do? Call 1-888-382-1222 or go to the … (8 comments)
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Blight Bills On Hold - 02/18/08 07:41 PM
Two South Hampton Roads legislators have sponsored bills to enhance local governments' power to fine absentee owners of blighted vacant proprieties. The bills by Sen. Louise Lucas and Del. Paula Miller will not be passed this year. That is a shame and a blight on our legislature. The bills will need … (2 comments)
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Norwegian Lady To Stay - 02/18/08 07:30 PM
There were plans to move the Norwegian Lady a block south of her present position but she will stay. The nine foot tall statue stands in front of the Naval Aviation Monument Park and some people felt it would make more sense to have it in front of the Old Coast … (0 comments)
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Oscar Smith Middle School On Schedule - 02/18/08 07:19 PM
How is construction on the new Oscar Smith Middle School doing? Well it's on schedule and about 20% complete. The1,350 student middle school should be open for business in 2009. The original middle school was opened in 1954 and now has 31 portable classrooms and 864 students. To say it is … (3 comments)
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Park Place Medical Center - 02/18/08 06:55 PM
Where do people with chronic back pain or heart failure go who don't have medical insurance. If you live in Norfolk you can go to Park Place Medical Center for care. The center is affiliated with the federally funded Portsmouth Community Heath Center and Bon Secours. The idea is to eventually … (0 comments)
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Strong Headwind Ahead - 02/18/08 03:54 PM
Are you still battling a strong headwind in your business? The lack of buyers from the south, the turmoil of the lending industry in east, lack of good paying jobs in the north all add up to a strong headwind in real estate. Pushing myself forward in this strong headwind is … (2 comments)
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ODU A Victum Of It's Own Success - 02/16/08 07:52 PM
ODU's Real Estate Foundation is finding buying real estate around its University Village is more expensive then in the past. Despite the downturn in real estate, the Norfolk area is rising in value. This means the money available to purchase homes and properties doesn't go as far. It also means that … (0 comments)
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Foreclosure's Low In Hampton Roads - 02/16/08 07:45 PM
A bit of good news for our area. According to RealtyTrac, Hampton Roads was 87 out of 100 metro areas for foreclosures in 2007. Our rate was .36% compared with Detroit which was the highest at 4.9%. The state as a whole was about average for the nation. I think that … (1 comments)
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Indoor Air Quality Counts - 02/13/08 06:37 PM
If you are looking for a new home and are worried about indoor air quality here are some things to look for. Quality building materials, ventilation and the furnishings. You can come and talk to my builder and he will explain the materials he puts in the house and how it … (0 comments)
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4.5 Miles of Light Rail Contract Awarded - 02/13/08 05:05 PM
A $40 million contract was awarded recently to start building 4.5 miles of the light rail system. The contract went to Skanska USA Southeast Inc. Work should start in march and will run from Old Dominion University to Newtown Rd. The work will take about 18 months. Hopefully Virginia Beach will … (0 comments)
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Homeless Counted - 02/13/08 05:00 PM
In Suffolk recently about 20 people fanned out to count the homeless. It was part of an annual survey to count homeless people. Only two were found this year. I doubt if that is an accurate count but it is one that you have to go with. The city although small … (0 comments)
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No Money No Oysters - 02/13/08 04:54 PM
State officials set aside 90 acres in hte Lynnhaven River for future oyster-restoration. The only problem is there wasn't enough money coming from the federal government to make progress. The Army Corps of Engineers will probably wait until next year to build some artificial reefs when they should have the money … (0 comments)
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Tea Party Part Two - 02/09/08 07:33 PM
Norfolk City Council found itself in the middle disgruntled taxpayers once again. The complaint is the city is spending too much money on downtown and not enough on roads, schools and police. The biggest complaint is the taxes need to come down because of soaring assessments. These messages were sent to the … (0 comments)
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Surf-N-Sand - 02/09/08 07:23 PM
A long standing fixture on Laskin Rd is no more. For more than 20 years the theatres, Surf-N-Sand, beckoned movie goers at the Ocean Front. Apparently there weren't enough of them or perhaps the 20 year seats didn't hold enough nostalgia for most of us. I don't live at the beach … (0 comments)
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