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

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

Five years later, The NorVa is on a roll.
May 2, 2005

City Center at the heart of Newport News growth.
May 2, 2005

Is Wayne Rosso a savior or sellout?
May 2, 2005

TowneBank opens doors to Norfolk branch.
May 3, 2005

Sentara unit receives EPA award for asthma treatments.
May 3, 2005

Navy sonar under scrutiny.
May 3, 2005

Beach open space fund dwindles.
May 3, 2005

31st Street Hilton builder to plan events for park.
May 3, 2005

A bright spot in a dim month for Ford.
May 4, 2005

EVMS receives $24 million grant.
May 4, 2005

Beach maker of military gear plans expansion.
May 4, 2005

Survey: NASA can't afford to fall behind in aeronautics.
May 4, 2005

Banks report rising profits in first quarter.
May 5, 2005

Norfolk homeowners want more tax relief.
May 5, 2005

Town hall meeting seeks to educate investors.
May 5, 2005

Bank extends charitable reach to region.
May 6, 2005

Swan Beach development plan elicits objections.
May 6, 2005

Main leak spills millions of gallons of sewage in Elizabeth City.
May 6, 2005

At final hearing, several ask Chesapeake to cut tax rate.
May 6, 2005

Heritage Bankshares to boost reserves for possible loan loses.
May 7, 2005

Norfolk to appeal ruling over site of parts dealer.
May 7, 2005

NSU tech center will be named for retiring president.
May 7, 2005

Restaurants dread departure of Johnson & Wales.
May 8, 2005

Hampton Roads drivers fighting to save cash, gas.
May 9, 2005

Changes to proposal for rural Beach site irks some residents.
May 10, 2005

Cleanup nearly done at False Cape; site of dump to be restored.
May 10, 2005

Norfolk eyes 5-cent property tax rate cut.
May 10, 2005

Pasquotank River water to be tested again because of sewage spill.
May 10, 2005

Chesapeake drops tax rate.
May 11, 2005

$35 million pool of tax credits fund real estate improvements in Norfolk.
May 11, 2005

CI Travel to close airport office in June.
May 11, 2005

Norfolk, Hampton Roads land on two 'best of' lists.
May 12, 2005

After three generations, Bergey's to close its doors.
May 12, 2005

Kay James will return as a director for Amerigroup.
May 12, 2005

Hybrid-car owners full of praise but need more space.
May 12, 2005

Planters wins $200,000 development grant from Suffolk.
May 12, 2005

Chesapeake widow suing shipping firm.
May 12, 2005

Teacher raises, new positions likely safe despite budget gap.
May 12, 2005

4.4 percent raise advised for port authority leader.
May 12, 2005

Church's plan to raze 2 buildings raises ire.
May 12, 2005

Beach contracting company sued in death of truck driver.
May 13, 2005

Fighting nature with nature to preserve a landmark.
May 13, 2005

Norfolk Southern chairman says outlook for growth is bright.
May 13, 2005

Rising Asian cargo expected to stress East Coast ports.
May 13, 2005

Mariners $90,000 behind in rent on Beach's Sportsplex.
May 13, 2005

Berry late than never for local strawberries.
May 13, 2005

Beach venture-capital firm treads carefully.
May 13, 2005

MacArthur Center names new general manager.
May 14, 2005

NASA leader "blunt" but hopeful in Langley talk.
May 14, 2005

New York trust buys six local shopping centers.
May 14, 2005

MacArthur owner calls third anchor a low priority.
May 16, 2005

Soy refinery helps grow interest in alternative fuel.
May 16, 2005

First they found each other, then they founded Integrated Talent.
May 16, 2005

3 C's are critical for downtowns, speaker says.
May 17, 2005

It's round and ugly but could be home.
May 17, 2005

Wal-Mart Supercenter will open in Portsmouth's Midtown.
May 17, 2005

Pull a string, BRAC plan unravels.
May 17, 2005

Bush promotes energy policy.
May 17, 2005

Gateway Financial says buying a bank isn't a likely growth tactic.
May 17, 2005

Construction begins on Chesapeake wagering facility.
May 17, 2005

Possible transfer of Norfolk park for development draws ire.
May 17, 2005

Ruling does away with laws that prohibited wine shipments.
May 17, 2005

Developer plans industrial-use buildings on Norfolk, Va.-area site.
May 18, 2005

Construction begins on Chesapeake, Va., off-track wagering facility.
May 18, 2005

Panel puts Oceana in its sights.
May 18, 2005

Camden Co. OKs zoning for business park site.
May 18, 2005

Site of hunt club that burned to become part of development.
May 18, 2005

Survey puts Ford F-150 pickup at top of its class.
May 19, 2005

Change in visa program to help employers that depend on foreign workers.
May 19, 2005

New projects could come with higher taxes or tolls.
May 19, 2005

Oceana seen as safe -- this time.
May 19, 2005

"Star Wars" fans are out in force.
May 19, 2005

Heritage Bank reports profit after issuing restatement warning.
May 20, 2005

WinWholesale completes stock buyout of Noland.
May 20, 2005

Norfolk Southern wins rail safety award.
May 20, 2005

Delta plans four new non-stop flights a day from Norfolk, Va., airport.
May 21, 2005

Norfolk, Va., technical college joins foundation supernode for internet speed.
May 21, 2005

Portsmouth, Va., retailers worry about impact of new Wal-Mart.
May 21, 2005

Religious-minded mutual funds finding converts.
May 22, 2005

Norfolk warehouse is bargain-hunting equivalent of a hole-in-one.
May 23, 2005

French shipper dedicates relocated headquarters in Norfolk.
May 24, 2005

Federal employees in Norfolk, Va., march in to protest changes in work rules.
May 24, 2005

E. City struggles to fund needed sewer repairs.
May 24, 2005

French shipping line dedicates North American headquarters in Norfolk, Va.
May 24, 2005