Portsmouth NewsLocal news for Portsmouth, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Chesapeake pursuit ends in Portsmouth when vehicles catch fire- July 12, 2008 An overnight police chase ends with two vehicles catchig fire. Investigators say the pursuit began on Bainbridge Blvd.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/chesapeake-pursuit-ends-in-portsmouth-when... Existing building eyed as new Portsmouth courthouse- July 12, 2008 The problem City Manager Kenneth Chandler said the city cannot afford to build a courthouse or renovate the existing one, above, which the City Council has also repeatedly considered.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/existing-building-eyed-as-new-portsmouth-c... Four Portsmouth projects feel pinch from economic woes- July 11, 2008 Former Holiday Inn site On June 27, the city granted a six-month extension on the $158 million project.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/four-portsmouth-projects-feel-pinch-from-e... How the Va. Senate voted- July 10, 2008 Results Thursday as the Senate, on a 16-18 vote, killed a measure that would have designated money raised by oil and gas leases off the Virginia coast for transportation projects if Congress lifts the ban on ...http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/how-the-va-senate-voted?fromrss=1 Burglary leads to stand-off situation in Portsmouth, suspect arrested- July 10, 2008 It appears an burglary led to a stand-ff situation in Portsmouth on July 8, at around 8 p.m. According to police, a man entered a home on Twin Pines Road in an attempt to burglarize it.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/burglary-leads-to-stand-off-situation-in-p... Designers plan for redevelopment of Portsmouth complex- July 10, 2008 Check it out The designers are in Portsmouth this week to meet with stakeholders and develop design guidelines for redevelopment of the high-profile site.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/designers-plan-for-redevelopment-of-portsm... Portsmouth Residents express concerns over road project- July 9, 2008 Having their say. Some Portsmouth homeowners worried about losing their homes are voicing their concerns.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/portsmouth-residents-express-concerns-over... Brides accuse Portsmouth business of wrecking weddings- July 9, 2008 Wanda White doesn't have a picture of her wedding dress, but she knows exactly what it looks like.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/brides-accuse-portsmouth-business-of-wreck... Portsmouth home catches fire Tuesday morning- July 9, 2008 A house fire started around 2 Tuesday morning on Greenwood Drive at Langley Circle in Portsmouth.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/portsmouth-home-catches-fire-tuesday-morni... Portsmouth church burns to the ground- July 8, 2008 In the ashes, "losing the church is like losing one of our kids, losing a family member that's how close we are to the church." Pastors William and Rachel Satterwaite find grace and comfort.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-va/2008/07/portsmouth-church-burns-to-the-ground?from... |