SUFFOLK The city has rejected all of the proposals it received for the Obici mansion, calling into question the fate of the historic home. The city released a statement Friday evening saying that all of the proposals failed to meet one or more of the requirements for the project. Those criteria included financing capability, benefits to the city, and project experience.

The leaders of the Police and Fire departments told the City Council on Wednesday that they need to build another public safety building to extend critical coverage for a growing population.

The city reaped a lower-than-expected interest rate on $27 million in bonds it issued for utility projects. The savings will amount to $350,000 a year, or $9.7 million over the 30-year life of the bonds, according to the city.

By Sandra J. Pennecke
Correspondent

Golf-course living may not be for everyone, but it's ideal for Chris Capozzi and his girlfriend, Lauren Simonsen.

By Sandra J. Pennecke
Correspondent

Ashley and Davida Coleman enjoy coming home to the peace and quiet that Brewers Meadow offers. The Suffolk community, developed by VICO Construction on former farmland, was started in 2006. The Colemans found it two years later and moved into their new home in September 2008.

By Sandra J. Pennecke
Correspondent

April Burns selected the style, size lot, colors and more for the home of her dreams while serving the country overseas.
"I did everything online," said Burns, an active duty Navy member who was in Kuwait from April to December 2008. "I didn't see it in person."

By Sandra J. Pennecke
Correspondent

After 16 years of city living, Jerome and Mary Slade wanted a slower change of pace.
"Norfolk is a busy place, and we decided it was time to slow down," said Jerome, who formerly lived a ranch-style home in that city.
A new house - smaller and secluded - in Suffolk 's Nelms Ridge was the answer.

By Sandra J. Pennecke
Correspondent

Comsee and Katherine Scott rented a Virginia Beach townhome for 12 years before deciding enough was enough.
"We made too much money and were paying too much in taxes," said Katherine, 60.

SUFFOLK Raleigh Isaacs Sr. won his fifth term as sheriff by an overwhelming majority. He led Army veteran and political newcomer Jay Clason with more than 70 percent of the votes late Tuesday, with most precincts reporting to the State Board of Elections. Isaacs said the results showed people chose qualifications and experience. "I think the citizens sent a loud and clear message."

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The city is overhauling its leash law after hearing complaints that the ordinance excludes dog owners in too many neighborhoods.
City Manager Selena Cuffee-Glenn said in a letter dated Oct. 19 that city staff was reviewing the ordinance. She was writing to respond to a complaint that the law did not cover several housing developments in the Chuckatuck area of North Suffolk.