Christopher Newport University

Tennis: LOCAL NOTES: Warwick reflects on unbeaten PD girls season; Hampton Tennis Center under new pros; plus more

2013-06-15 22:28:00

Perhaps overshadowed by the Menchville High boys' historic season was the Warwick girls' excellence in going unbeaten through the Peninsula District. While Menchville won every individual match -- all 81 of them -- in the PD, the Raiders were dominant...

Lyle Lovett, Steve Miller, Joan Jett included on Ferguson Center 2013-14 schedule

2013-06-14 10:23:00

The Ferguson Center for the Arts Friday unveiled a set of shows stretching from August into May of next year. Big names include Lyle Lovett, Bela Fleck, Taj Mahal, Steve Miller Band, Blues Traveler, Kenny Loggins and Joan Jett. There are other surprises...

Inside the PD: Ex-Menchville ace Chrismon signs with Astros

2013-06-13 07:31:00

Even before discussing contractual terms, Austin Chrismon was all but certain he would sign. And nothing the Houston Astros had to say Wednesday afternoon changed that. Chrismon, who became the first baseball player from Christopher Newport University...

New fees, policies at libraries start July 1

2013-06-13 08:52:22

The Newport News Public Library System is implementing a new fee and two policy changes, all effective as of July 1. Library spokeswoman Karen Gill shared the news in an email. The new fee affects library users who place items on hold or reserve. If they...

Bay Rivers District football recruits in high demand with Division I schools

2013-06-12 14:33:00

Poquoson High’s 2010 state title and Bruton’s ’09 near-miss aside, Bay Rivers District football has been known more in recent years for a wealth of good teams but few superpowers. That depth is showing up increasingly on the college...

In first joint event Democratic ticket mates label GOP opponents as too extreme

2013-06-12 11:41:38

RICHMOND – Fresh off their wins in the primary election the Democratic nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general joined gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe at a rally in Richmond Wednesday, where they contrasted themselves with their...

Holdsworth wins 800 meters at Milestat Gala

2013-06-12 00:00:00

— Earlier this month Derek Holdsworth finished less than a second from his ultimate goal — a state championship in the 800 meters. The Lafayette High junior responded last weekend with an impressive performance in the same event at the...

Virginia Legacy hopes to excite area fans in 2014 as National Premier Soccer League team

2013-06-10 14:38:00

JAMES CITY — The Virginia Legacy Soccer Club announced last week that it will join the National Premier Soccer League as an expansion team. Some time this fall the club will invite fans to pick a team nickname and, who knows, can a furry Muppet-like...

CNU giving main entrance a $1.2 million face lift

2013-06-03 13:54:00

If you drove to the main entrance of Christopher Newport University on Monday morning, cruising past the Ferguson Center and its adjacent parking garage, heading toward Shoe Lane, you found your progress blocked by a tall fence when you reached the...

Juries should have same access to guidelines as judges

2013-06-02 00:00:00

The issue of judges routinely imposing jury-recommended sentences came up at the sentencing hearing of Jesse Evans Jr. last week. Evans, 35, was convicted in March in the deaths of two freshmen from Christopher Newport University. Evans was convicted...

CNU's Torggler Institute pulls in bright stars of Broadway, opera and concert stage

2013-06-02 00:00:00

The Torggler Summer Vocal Institute at Christopher Newport University has announced three standout artists for its premier season in July. The lineup includes operatic tenor Ben Heppner, Broadway performer Brian Stokes Mitchell and jazz troupe The...

Four years of stress and highlights

2013-05-31 00:00:00

NEWPORT NEWS — Neil Morgan sketched two lines on a sheet of paper, forming an X. The Newport News City Manager said the lines show the greatest concerns he faced when he became the city's top administrator in February 2010. The upward slanting...

Chelsie Schweers scored 2,869 points in her career at Christopher Newport University.

2013-06-11 05:19:00

Juanye Patillo a running back for Heritage High does a timed shuttle run at the Best of the 757 football camp Saturday at Christopher Newport University.

2013-06-01 00:00:00

A Christopher Newport University graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma from CNU President Paul S. Trible Jr. Saturday during CNU's 87th Commencement Exercises.

2013-05-11 00:00:00