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7 hrs ago | Hampton Roads Daily Press

2 arrested, 1 still sought in robbery of store

Two suspects in a Hampton convenince store robbery are in custody, and the third is still at large, police said today.

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Related Topix: Hampton, VA, Newport News, VA

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Best bets

The next free walking expedition will be held Saturday and feature flat terrain near Fort Huger.

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Related Topix: Suffolk, VA

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

2 arrested, 1 still sought in robbery of store

Two suspects in a Hampton convenince store robbery are in custody, and the third is still at large, police said today.

18 comments

Related Topix: Hampton, VA, Newport News, VA

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Library news

Carrollton Branch. 14362 New Towne Haven Lane. Information: 238-2641. Board Games.

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Related Topix: Games, Board Game

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Medicare questions to be addressed

Senior citizens in Isle of Wight and Suffolk with questions about Medicare, Medicare Part D and the "Extra Help" benefit can sit in on presentations provided by Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia .

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Related Topix: Suffolk, VA

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Three women beat victim, stole purse during robbery

Three women are accused of attacking and robbing a shopper in a department store.

180 comments

Related Topix: Newport News, VA, Hampton, VA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

The Virginia Gazette

Urban Affairs Notebook: No free pass for Vick

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick continues to get some of his most solid, staunch and creative support in the southeast Newport News community where he grew up.

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Related Topix: Newport News, VA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Where's the money, Michael?

On Dec. 23, 2004, Michael Vick signed a 10-year contract extension that was to bring him $130 million.

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Four deadly accidents in less than 24 hours keep first responders busy

Emergency personnel have had a busy 24 hours as accidents claimed the lives of four people in the region.

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Related Topix: Sussex County, VA, Carson, VA, Newport News, VA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Driver, not wearing seat belt, dies when car flips

A 22-year-old Smithfield man died last night in a single-car accident in Isle of Wight County.

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Related Topix: Isle of Wight County, VA

Sun Jul 06, 2008

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Shooting At Sonic, Victims Identified

Isle of Wight authorities have released the names of the victims involved in a shooting that killed one teen at a local restaurant.

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Related Topix: Newport News, VA, Isle of Wight County, VA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Men in Sonic shooting from Smithfield, Newport News

Seaborne and James T. Outlaw Jr., 20, of Smithfield were in a white Honda Accord that screeched into the parking lot of the drive-in restaurant shortly after 5 p.m. on Carrollton Boulevard, said county ...

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Related Topix: Carrollton, VA, Newport News, VA, Norfolk, VA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Search continues for missing IW man with Alzheimer's

The search continued Monday for an elderly man who wandered away from home Saturday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly, Alzheimer's, Health

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Cost of a new fire and rescue building jumps to $8.4 million

The estimated cost for a new fire and rescue building has ballooned to about $8.4 million.

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Related Topix: Isle of Wight County, VA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Smithfield to sell joint venture to Campofrio

Pork producer Smithfield Foods says it will sell its main European subsidiary to the largest processed meats company in Spain.

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Related Topix: Food, Smithfield Foods

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Four decades of service

The siren call of an ambulance is tough to ignore. The distinct sound pierces through car radios and cell phone conversations, warning drivers to clear the way: someone's life is in danger.

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Related Topix: Isle of Wight County, VA

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Officials present revised plans for development

Town officials on Tuesday presented scaled-back proposals for housing at the James-Washington streets intersection.

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Related Topix: Food, Smithfield Foods

Wed Jun 25, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Spanish firm, Smithfield discuss possible merger

Smithfield Foods says it is in discussions to merge with Spanish packaged meat specialist Campofrio Alimentacion.

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Related Topix: Food, Smithfield Foods

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Rocky Mountain News

Block JBS Swift deals, senator urges

The acquisitions would make JBS Swift the largest beef processor in the U.S., and could harm domestic cattle ranchers and beef consumers by substantially reducing competition, Sen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Herb Kohl, US Senate, Democrat, Food, Smithfield Foods

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Man gets shot, crashes car into grocery store

A Smithfield man died early this morning after suffering a gunshot wound and subsequently crashing his car into a grocery store.

35 comments

Related Topix: Newport News, VA, Isle of Wight County, VA

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Smithfield, Virginia is located in Isle of Wight County and is part of the Norfolk Metro Area. Zip codes in Smithfield, VA include 23430, and 23431.

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