Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia) published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 85
» View wsbtradio.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
•
Next >
-
Kaine's influence
Who's on Team Gloucester?Remember late February? We do.It was colder outside. The birds weren't chirping as loudly. And the General Assembly almost unanimously (134-1) approved a bill that protects citizen-led efforts to remove elected officials.Funny how on Wednesday 47 state...Tags: L Louise Lucas, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), S. Chris Jones, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Lionell Sr Spruill
-
“Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America” — the sandwich list!
Channel Guide MagazineIn June, Man v. Food guy Adam Richman will bring his newest gustatory adventure, Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America, to Travel Channel. The series features the enormously popular food and travel expert traversing the nation in search of “... -
Is Norfolk's conference center proposal that grand?
Another conference center could be joining the Hampton Roads race for space in the near future, according to a proposal to the facility and two hotels along Norfolk's waterfront. I point out the competition surrounding this project because there are...Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Hampton Roads, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia)
-
Gov. McDonnell vs. Jones-Wagner -- rival approaches to port restructuring
Gov. Bob McDonnell and a group of Hampton Roads lawmakers both want to reform the management structure for state-run ports. But dueling bills lay out divergent approaches when it comes to the governor's power at the piers. For example, the bill...Tags: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Regional Authority, Government, Bob McDonnell, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
-
Is General Dynamics on a shipyard buying spree?
General Dynamics announced last week it is expanding through the purchase of Portsmouth-based Earl Industries' ship repair and painting facilities in Hampton Roads and Florida. The company runs several of the country's largest shipyards and is a rival of...
Tags: Shipbuilding, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Economy, Business and Finance, Hampton Roads, Companies and Corporations
-
Gift shop in Virginia Beach named "Retailer of the Year"
Simply Selma's gift boutique in Virginia Beach won the Retail Alliance's "Retailer of the Year" award Thursday. In 1996, Kathy Axelrod opened the store in honor of her mother. Over time, the store became a “go to” spot for gifts but...
Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Personal Service, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia)
-
'Printmakers' Network Of Southern New England' At MCC On Main
The Hartford CourantJim Lee creates artwork out of his imagination. Lee, who teaches printmaking at Hartford Art School, has been making prints to expand on a personal mythology he has created on the subject of soothsaying and fortunetelling. "There's a teacup on an iron...Tags: Fine Artists, Arts and Culture, Wakefield (Bronx, New York), New York City, Pets
-
Hampton Roads sees rise in foreclosure activity in April
Foreclosure filings in Hampton Roads increased 5.93 percent in April compared to April last year, according to data released Thursday. That’s a total increase of 48 filings from the same month a year ago, but only a slight increase of 11 more...
Tags: Currituck (Currituck, North Carolina), Real Estate, Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight, Virginia), Poquoson (Poquoson, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
-
North Carolina, Virginia still reeling after storm
Associated PressRICHMOND, Va. - Four days after Hurricane Isabel barreled into the East Coast, thousands of people went back to work yesterday without the benefit of home-cooked meals or hot showers, and encountered miles of blank traffic lights and downed power lines....Tags: Nebraska, Family, Outer Banks, Death, Government
-
USS Anchorage Departs after 5 Days in Anchorage
Channel 2 NewsSTORY UPDATED AT 8:54 p.m. at 5/6/13: (Photo: Scott Presley, 5-6-13) After spending five days in Alaska's largest city, the USS Anchorage left the Port of Anchorage shortly after 6:00 p.m. Monday. The navy warship arrived May 1 and held its... -
Thousands Celebrate Commissioning of Navy Warship USS Anchorage
Channel 2 NewsDespite winter weather, thousands of people came to the Port of Anchorage Saturday morning to celebrate the transition of the Navy's newest ship from a vessel to a warship. For the crew of the USS Anchorage, designated LPD-23, the commissioning ceremony...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, U.S. Navy
-
Hampton Roads companies listed among "Fantastic 50"
Correction: Reed Integration Inc. in Portsmouth was mistakenly left off the Hampton Roads list of companies. Nine Hampton Roads businesses were listed among the top 50 fastest-growing companies in the state by the Virginia Chamber. The “Fantastic...
Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), U.S. Department of Defense, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Business
Apr 11, 2009
|Blog| Daily Press
May 1, 2012
| Zap2It
Feb 11, 2013
| Daily Press
Jan 18, 2013
| Daily Press
Jul 5, 2012
| Daily Press
May 24, 2013
|Story| Daily Press
May 21, 2013
|Story| Hartford Courant
May 9, 2013
|Story| Daily Press
Sep 23, 2003
|Story| Baltimore Sun
May 6, 2013
|Story| KTUU
May 4, 2013
|Story| KTUU
May 2, 2013
|Story| Daily Press
Original site for Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia) topic gallery.
