The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) articles from February 2005

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) archives from February 2005

Hampton Roads area of Virginia may lose 1,400 civilian Navy jobs.
February 1, 2005

Ford further invests in Norfolk, Va., assembly plant.
February 1, 2005

Tidewater Community College employees to move into 15-story building.
February 1, 2005

Virginia Beach may buy 9th St. parking garage for $9.75 million.
February 1, 2005

Budget surplus nearing $1.2 billion, Virginia's Gov. Warner says.
February 1, 2005

Wallboard maker, international shipper announce Norfolk, Va., investment plans.
February 2, 2005

Beach home assessments could rise 20 to 22 percent.
February 2, 2005

Advocacy groups warn consumers about costs of tax refund loans.
February 2, 2005

USG to expand wallboard factory; Maersk Line to move HQ downtown.
February 3, 2005

GEICO seeks to upgrade customer service at call centers.
February 3, 2005

Post Script: Entrepreneur's businesses were built on second chances.
February 3, 2005

Chesapeake growth plan advances.
February 3, 2005

Local post office ordered to halt book-donation program.
February 3, 2005

Hampton Roads economic development agencies merge to improve clout.
February 4, 2005

'Rolling chair' concession at Virginia Beach in limbo.
February 4, 2005

Plan to buy homes near Oceana air base is off the table.
February 4, 2005

Legislators enjoy freebie frenzy.
February 4, 2005

Commercial real estate Deal of the Year Awards presented.
February 4, 2005

Construction set to begin on Lynnhaven-Volvo parkways upgrade.
February 4, 2005

Hampton Roads-area community banks report improved financial quarterly results.
February 5, 2005

Company that built failed roof accused of moving assets to dodge damage lawsuit.
February 5, 2005

Local advertisers getting into Super Bowl, too.
February 5, 2005

US Airways to cut about 45 jobs at Norfolk International.
February 5, 2005

Virginia's pro-business climate can leave consumers in the cold.
February 6, 2005

Northrop, IBM vie for statewide IT system.
February 7, 2005

House and Senate divvy funds.
February 7, 2005

Alpaca herder says profits are in breeding.
February 8, 2005

Senate panel considers bills to ease Bay pollution.
February 8, 2005

Dense housing planned for Wedgewood site.
February 8, 2005

Norfolk law firm to expand government-contracting arm.
February 8, 2005

Langley could lose 1,000 jobs.
February 8, 2005

Many tried to buy Bonney Road site from Beach.
February 8, 2005

Hotel prices led alumni to back boycott of businesses.
February 9, 2005

Beach pulls back from land deal.
February 9, 2005

Costs, parking hurt Norfolk's light rail line.
February 9, 2005

Economists predict region can weather defense cutbacks.
February 9, 2005

Port authorities knock budget proposal.
February 9, 2005

Messy finances hinder utility inquiry in Suffolk.
February 9, 2005

Virginia Beach, Va., man bypasses traditional methods to sell home by auction.
February 9, 2005

Portsmouth, Va., television executive steps up corporate ladder.
February 9, 2005

Heritage Bankshares selects former SouthTrust head for president.
February 10, 2005

Norfolk camera store falls prey to changes in the industry.
February 10, 2005

Two firms to spur job growth in Suffolk.
February 10, 2005

Lawmakers seek modeling and simulation platform.
February 10, 2005

Firms sue Norfolk State over research project.
February 10, 2005

Flu outbreak ushers in new season of sickness.
February 10, 2005

Beach planners endorse Wedgewood proposal.
February 10, 2005

If Camden halts landfill, company might demand payout.
February 10, 2005

Hospital-bed shortage for mentally ill creates potential dangers.
February 10, 2005

Beloved Suffolk icon Mr. Peanut will adorn city stickers.
February 10, 2005

Experts predict residential seller's market for Norfolk, Va., area in 2005.
February 10, 2005

Norfolk, Va., restaurant closes amid lease dispute with mall.
February 11, 2005

Land-use study delayed to give Beach, Oceana more time.
February 11, 2005

Abigail Adams Bank to acquire black-owned Consolidated Bank.
February 12, 2005

Virginia delegation to fight potential job cuts as NASA facility, shipyards.
February 12, 2005

Virginia Port Authority announces increase in cargo through Hampton Roads.
February 12, 2005

More couples are finding mates, spouses on the job.
February 12, 2005

Chesapeake moves ahead on long-term growth plan.
February 13, 2005

It's survival of the fittest for menswear retailers.
February 13, 2005

Menswear retailers look ahead while customers pull back.
February 13, 2005

William and Mary law students help shape Saddam trial.
February 14, 2005

Beach convention center set to shut out elements.
February 14, 2005

Currituck to present land use plan to residents.
February 14, 2005

VoIP is calling; should you answer?
February 14, 2005

Homeless families call resort hotel their 'home'.
February 15, 2005

Delegation fighting Raptor cutbacks.
February 15, 2005

Congress members fight to preserve Lockheed Martin's Raptor production.
February 15, 2005

State extends traffic service to Hampton Roads.
February 16, 2005

Valentine's Day is gone while merchandise isn't.
February 16, 2005

Navy awards non-dry dock work on destroyers to Norfolk company.
February 16, 2005

Color yellow grows in popularity for buyers of cars with flash.
February 17, 2005

Pace of consolidation stays brisk in banking sector.
February 17, 2005

Profit jumps 28 percent in 2004 at managed-care company Amerigroup.
February 17, 2005

Smithfield to combine cattle-feeding operations with rival's.
February 17, 2005

Unsightly signs of the time.
February 17, 2005

Chesapeake raises hotel tax, delays vote on use of revenue.
February 17, 2005

New manager of Norfolk mall is a stickler for details.
February 18, 2005

Human Rights Watch complains about working conditions at Smithfield Foods.
February 18, 2005

After winning zoning battle, neighbor faces dividing line.
February 18, 2005

Business park replaces marina plan.
February 18, 2005

Historic bank building set to be demolished.
February 19, 2005

Media transaction targets Hispanic communities for radio stations.
February 19, 2005

Mail-order maven Lillian Vernon turns over company to new owners.
February 19, 2005

Port plans to double rail capacity at cargo terminal.
February 20, 2005