Norfolk

A home fit for a president in Ghent

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:49:35 -0500

Move into the house where President William Howard Taft once came to dinner. Bring $ 1.65 million with you. That's the asking price of this mansion in Norfolk's historic Ghent.

Video: Breast cancer survivors model at fundraiser

Patrick.Wilson — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:05:07 -0500

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About 20 breast cancer survivors were models in a fashion show Saturday night to raise money for Beyond Boobs!, a nonprofit group in Virginia that promotes breast health education.
“This is very healing for us ... to make everyone else aware that being diagnosed with breast cancer is not a death sentence,” said Charlene Cattoi of Virginia Beach, one of the models.

The symphony does Star Wars

Olivia.Hubert-Allen — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Oops! You've been improperly misdirected. Did you mean to see more about the Star Wars: In Concert performance?

ODU's DeMarco helps secure 8th win, setting Division I start-up record

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:43:24 -0500

NORFOLK Just when it looked like Old Dominion was going to cruise to an easy homecoming victory over North Carolina Central, the Eagles scored 28 unanswered points to tie it early in the fourth quarter and make things interesting. Turns out that was just the cue Thomas DeMarco needed to make things exciting.

ODU notebook: Alma mater's success thrills ESPN's Harris

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:26:30 -0500

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Jay Harris took a few days off from his ESPN anchorman duties to check out his alma mater. Asked what he would tell his co-workers about Old Dominion football when he returns to Bristol, Conn., Harris couldn't help but bubble.

Dane Cook brings 'Isolated Incident' to Scope

cubecandy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

FROM THE PROMOTERS: Stand-up comedian and actor Dane Cook will take the stage of Norfolk Scope Arena on 8 p.m. tonight, Nov. 7 during his Isolated Incident Global Thermo Comedy Tour.

Beyond Boobs Inc! presents Divas in Disguise

cubecandy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

FROM THE PROMOTERS

A fashion show of local breast cancer survivor models will be held from 6:30 to midnight tonight, Nov. 7, at the Mariott Norfolk Waterside.
The show, sponsored by The Hague Center for Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc., will include a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, music, silent auction and car raffle. All proceeds to benefit Beyond Boobs! Inc.

Discovery Series continues with Blind Spot

cubecandy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

FROM THE PROMOTERS: Blind Pilot performs with Low Anthem during the Discovery Music Series 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 7, at the Attucks Theatre.

Norfolk man to serve 21 years for '08 shooting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:35:37 -0500

NORFOLK A man convicted of murder, robbery, and drug and weapons charges will serve 21 years for the crimes, a judge ruled Friday. Deonte L. Mayfield was convicted in the shooting death of 31-year-old Cleavonne Tynes, who was found with several gunshot wounds in the 300 block of E. Little Creek Road in June 2008. A co-defendant, Donte White, is scheduled to be sentenced in January.

High court overturns attorneys' convictions

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:27:55 -0500

NORFOLK The state Supreme Court vacated criminal contempt convictions against two defense lawyers who were charged and sanctioned by Chuck Griffith, a circuit judge who has since left the bench.