Newport NewsLocal news for Newport, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.CNU Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center wins $150,000 grant- October 31, 2007 Christopher Newport University's Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center received a two-year $150,000 grant to assist communities in Southside and Southwest Virginia. via Hampton Roads Daily Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/newport-va/2007/10/cnu-virginia-electronic-commerce-technology-c... Sandler Center gets a tune-up before its debut- October 26, 2007 "This is the first note to be played at the Sandler Center" Video: Tuning the concert hall. Steve Earley The Virginian-Pilot > VIRGINIA BEACH A loud "whoosh" erupted from the "death ray," a home made, 12-sided speaker box sitting stage front. via The Virginian-Pilothttp://www.topix.net/city/newport-va/2007/10/sandler-center-gets-a-tune-up-before-its-debu... Base salutes arrival of new program, jobs Dahlgren welcomes Aegis...- October 24, 2007 "Our new facilities here will allow the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense team to take the U.S. Navy and our country into a new era" Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry Obering III says the Aegis program plays a 'critical role' in U.S. missile defense. via The Free Lance-Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/newport-va/2007/10/base-salutes-arrival-of-new-program-jobs-dahl... Newport noise- October 7, 2007 Newport noise Whaddayaknow October 5, 2007 Q : There has been some construction noise in my Newport News neighborhood lately, at times very early. via Hampton Roads Daily Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/newport-va/2007/10/newport-noise?fromrss=1 Mouth of the South- October 5, 2007 "They are the real historians. I am just an amateur, but I like to give credit where credit is due" There is something about cab drivers that has always intrigued my curiosity. For the most part, they tend to be some of the most colorful yet down to earth people one can meet. via Richmond.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/newport-va/2007/10/mouth-of-the-south?fromrss=1 Colleges forced to cut to meet budget shortfall- October 2, 2007 From the Newport News, Va., Daily Press Colleges forced to cut to meet budget shortfall William and Mary's budget cut isn't as steep as forecast, but Virginia Tech is hit the hardest. via Hampton Roads Daily Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/newport-va/2007/10/colleges-forced-to-cut-to-meet-budget-shortfa... |