Thursday, February 10, 2011

Elsewhere on the Wire

Flu Season has Arrived -- The Virginia Department of Health reports that influenza activity is high in Virginia, but it's not too late to get a flu shot if you haven't already.  The shots are available at your local pharmacy, doctors offices, and local health departments.  More...

Foreclosure Filings are Down -- Realtytrac reports that new foreclosure filings in Hampton Roads fell by more than 20% in January.  The experts say it's less a sign of an economic rebound and more a sign that banks are devoting more time to reviewing foreclosure papers before booting people out.  Either way, it's a good thing.

Computer Catches It's Own Abductor -- A computer may have helped Newport News police catch the thief that stole it.  A laptop computer was reported stolen last month from a home on 32nd Street.  The victim later received an emailed photo, taken by the computer's webcam, that showed two people.  One was them was 19 year old Ashley Hargrove, who has now been charged with with felony possession of stolen property.  More in the Daily Press.

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