Feedback for Wednesday, August 28
Robocalls warn against prohibited signs In June, Newport News tried a new strategy to deter people from planting temporary signs, banners and flags in public rights of way. The city makes repeated...
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School transportation Judging by comments on the Daily Press Facebook page, many Jones Middle School students, faculty and parents are upset about the elimination of transportation to magnet schools....
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Larceny at Walmart Ilaine Hooker, a 69-year-old Virginia Beach resident, became a victim of a larceny by distraction on March 3 while she was shopping at Walmart at 12401 Jefferson Ave. in Newport...
View ArticleFeedback for Monday, July 16: Violence, Bolling and some sad news
On Sunday's editorial On Sunday, the Daily Press ran an editorial ("Enough is enough") on the 16 violent deaths in Newport News and Hampton over 6 and a half months. Readers responded on the DP's...
View ArticleFeedback for Saturday, Oct. 19
Phish fans flood Hampton Thousands of Phish fans are visiting the Coliseum Central district in Hampton, filling hotels, restaurants and shops in the hours before and after the rock band plays concerts...
View ArticleNewport News family's goal: Keep their children alive on the Peninsula
Ikelia Chapman and her husband first moved to Newport News eight years ago to keep their children alive. After her oldest child's classmate was killed by a stray bullet and a 17-year-old boy was...
View ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, September 25
Homeless man assaulted, Newport News police say Two people beat up a homeless man Saturday evening near the intersection of 26th Street and Jefferson Avenue, police said. The 49-year-old victim got...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for 5/28: Beryl, bad traffic and body armor on a plane
Beryl threatens Tropical Storm Beryl is increasing the risk of rip currents for people visiting local beaches over the Memorial Day weekend. Elisabeth Carrozza Wilkins: Didn't we just have a storm...
View ArticleCalled to account
Review the circumstances that lead to the mistaken release of murder suspect Eric L. Nixon Jr. from the Newport News jail last month and two contributing factors emerge. First, Mr. Nixon was charged...
View ArticleFacebook Feedback for May 7: MCA, protective orders
Beastie Boys' MCA dies Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, known as MCA, died Friday at age 47. Many people around the Peninsula grew up listening to him in the 1980s, and his demise prompted comments on...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for 2/4: Local groundhog, What-A-Burger and Jerry...
NN's Groundhog Day The Virginia Living Museum groundhog, the official one forecasting weather for Hampton Roads, saw his shadow on a sunny Saturday and so determined the region will see six more weeks...
View ArticleFeedback for Saturday, March 10
No fair Readers reacted to news that the State Fair of Virginia won't be held this year. SFVA Inc., the nonprofit organization that hosts the fair, failed to agree to terms with lenders by a Wednesday...
View ArticleHampton hearing set in Coliseum Crossing homicide
HAMPTON — A probable cause hearing is scheduled Monday for a man charged with killing a woman in a shopping center parking lot in July. Brandon Lee-Davis Berkley, 26, is charged with murder in the...
View ArticleStopping violence must unite residents
Memorial Day weekend is supposed to be reserved for remembering and mourning members of the military who died while serving our country. It should not be a weekend for communities to mourn the loss of...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for 5/18: Summer's death, flooding in Newport News
Disco legend dies Disco queen Donna Summer died of cancer Thursday at age 63. Joe Murawski: We've lost another legend this year. That's five so far in 2012. Disco (genre) Atlantic 10 Conference...
View ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, Feb. 15
Parents charged in infant's death The Isle of Wight Sheriff's Office issued warrants charging the parents of 4-month-old Piper Molinski, who died after being taken off life support Tuesday, with...
View ArticleToward a common goal
Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan on Monday released the findings of an investigation into his deputies' release of murder suspect Eric Nixon in October. While he conducted that inquiry with...
View ArticleGrand jury gets Hampton carnival murder case
HAMPTON — Just before a shooting that killed one teen and wounded four others outside a Hampton carnival in late May, one teenage male dared another to shoot. Two groups of teens were jawing with each...
View ArticleFeedback for Saturday, August 3
Two killed, three injuredin Hampton shootings Two people were killed and three were injured in two early morning shootings in Hampton, police said. Roderick Deon Rush, 37, of Chesapeake, was...
View ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, Feb. 8
Tethering issue delayed Hampton's Animal Control Advisory Commission is still working on its proposed ordinance for dog tethering in Hampton. The vote, originally announced for the Feb. 8 City Council...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for Monday, July 29: Local taste of Louisiana,...
Local taste of Louisiana authentic Cajun cuisine Louisiana Seasoning serves up fried alligator, crawfish "po-boys" and beignets on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News. Louisiana...
View ArticleFeedback for Saturday, May 5
Violence stirs suggestion On the Daily Press Facebook page, a reader posted a suggestion for curtailing violence in the wake of Wednesday's homicide in the Southeast community of Newport News. • Mitch...
View ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, Aug. 15
CNU's on-campus housing requirement draws concern A Christopher Newport University rule that requires juniors to live on campus this year was seen as unfair by many Daily Press readers. The rule...
View ArticleFeedback for Monday, Oct. 15: NN homicide, Hampton cigarette sting, traffic...
Homicide in NN Patrick McWanza Hewett of Newport News was pronounced dead at a hospital at 1:54 a.m. Saturday after a shooting. Detectives obtained warrants for Doren Ellis Lee, 20, of Newport News in...
View ArticleFeedback for Saturday, Nov. 9
Former policeman pleads guilty to filing false report A former Newport News police officer pleaded guilty Thursday to filing a false report. Scott Mounger, 50, pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge...
View Article2013 homicides in Hampton Roads
HOMICIDES IN HAMPTON ROADS in 2013 CHESAPEAKE 1. Jan. 20—Rachel Abshire (26, Chesapeake) was found stabbed to death in her Kingsbridge apartment located off of Johnstown Road. Cory Abshire (27,...
View ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, September 18
Sales pitch angers man A sales pitch that lasted longer than one 52-year-old man would have liked prompted him to display a gun and threaten his way out, according to police. Stephanie...
View ArticleFeedback for Saturday, Jan. 12
Prankster gains renown Rahat Hossain, of Newport News, disguised himself as an empty car seat. Then he got into his car and went through fast food drive-thrus, drawing a variety of astonished...
View ArticleMurder defendant mistakenly released
NEWPORT NEWS — A teenager charged with murder in a high-profile slaying outside the Hampton Coliseum Spring Carnival in May was mistakenly released from custody earlier this month following a complex...
View Article1 teen killed, 4 injured in Hampton shooting
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Hampton officials have canceled the city's spring carnival following a nearby shooting...
View ArticleFeedback for Saturday, April 7
Pottery reopens The revitalized Williamsburg Pottery opened to a big crowd Thursday. Commenters on the Daily Press Facebook page shared their thoughts. Ellen Harris Phillips: Loved the old Pottery....
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for 8/16: Isle of Wight shooting, same-sex military...
Shooting in Isle of Wight James William Wallace, 31 – known as Jamie to his friends and family – died last Friday afternoon at Riverside Hospital in Newport News after being shot in the shoulder,...
View ArticleHampton leaders, community gather to discuss youth violence
HAMPTON — A week after a 16-year-old Hampton boy was fatally shot near a carnival, Hampton city leaders and concerned community members gathered to seek ways to work together in an effort to prevent...
View ArticleHampton hosting meeting on youth violence
Hampton officials are hosting a communty meeting Saturday in response to a weekend shooting at a carnival that left one teen dead and four others...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for 4/26: Outlet Mall closing, hotel defaced, traffic...
Outlet Mall to close The Williamsburg Outlet Mall will close at the end of the year. Michelle Bryant: I'm suprised it stayed open this long. That place has been dead for years. Lezeria Marsh: So sorry...
View ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, May 30
Honoring our veterans The Monday edition of the Daily Press featured a story about Aaron Gautier, a 19-year-old soldier from Hampton Roads who died in 2007 fighting in Iraq. • Dennis Long: Thank you...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for June 3: Anti-violence summit, Smithfield Foods...
Anti-violence summit A week after a 16-year-old Hampton boy, Ralphael Davis Jr., was fatally shot near a carnival, Hampton city leaders and concerned community members gathered to seek ways to work...
View ArticleFeedback for Saturday, July 27
Undercover operation Hampton police arrested a 55-year-old woman on marijuana charges as the result of an undercover narcotics operation. Robin Gail Mason, of the 1200 block of North Mallory Street in...
View ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, July 31
Fort Eustis soldiers killed in Afghanistan Two soldiers based at Fort Eustis were killed during the weekend in the Ghanzi Province of Afghanistan. On Monday, the Department of Defense said Army Spc....
View ArticleFeedback for Saturday, April 13
Boy victim of shooting A 13-year-old Hampton boy was shot in the back Thursday night in the 700 block of 19th Street while attending a family gathering, police said. Officers were called to the area...
View ArticleCity manager, carnival react to closure
The Hampton Coliseum Spring Carnival is a Memorial Day tradition. But this year, the city canceled the event amid safety concerns. Four teens were injured and another was killed in a shooting near the...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback: Howmet layoffs, local Trayvon rally, Hampton shooting,...
Howmet plans layoffs The Alcoa Howmet plant in Hampton plans to lay off 70 workers over the next few weeks, a company spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday. James Kennedy: And everyone thinks the economy is...
View ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, May 29
Man dies after car crashes into home An elderly man died Monday night from injuries sustained from a car crashing into his home in Newport News. A 38-year-old Newport News woman has been charged in...
View Article1 dead, 4 wounded in overnight Hampton shooting
A juvenile male was killed and four others wounded in a Hampton shooting Saturday night, according to Hampton Police spokeswoman Mary Shackelford. At 11p.m., Hampton communications received multiple...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for 10/20: Defendant released, Via appeals, Les Smith...
Release brings blame game The Newport News and Hampton sheriff's offices disagree over who's to blame for the release of a defendant in a high-profile murder case. Eric L. Nixon Jr., 18, is one of two...
View ArticleShooting death of 13-year-old Newport News boy caps deadly holiday weekend
Two teens were killed and five injured in a pair of deadly shootings on the Peninsula during Memorial Day weekend. The death of a 13-year-old Lutrell Kittles capped off the violent holiday weekend...
View ArticleColiseum Dr. shooting suspects arrested
Hampton Police have arrested two suspects responsible for a May 25 shooting that killed one, injured four, and caused the City to cancel the Memorial Day Carnival at the Hampton Coliseum. Police...
View ArticleHampton murder trial set in carnival shooting
HAMPTON — A murder trial is scheduled for next month for two teens charged in a May carnival shooting that left one dead and four others injured. Eric Nixon Jr., 18, and Ryan Taybron, 15, are charged...
View ArticleTwo teenagers arrested in Hampton carnival shooting
HAMPTON — Police have arrested two juveniles in connection with the Saturday evening shooting that left 16-year-old Ralphael Davis Jr. dead and wounded four other teenagers. Hampton Commonwealth's...
View ArticleFeedback for Tuesday, May 28
Hampton carnival canceled following Saturday night shooting The Hampton Coliseum Spring Carnival has been canceled after nearby shootings Saturday night that killed at least one teen and injured four...
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