Jul 11th, 2010
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that embattled Portsmouth, Va. mayor James W. Holley should be allowed a dignified exit. Holley faces a recall election on Tuesday. If successful, it would be the second time Holley has been removed from office – an unprecedented distinction. Nathan McCall grew up in Portsmouth, wrote for The [...]
Jul 10th, 2010
I rushed home on Thursday night, ate dinner and then parked myself in front of the TV in my office to hear what LeBron James had to say. I wasn’t alone. Millions tuned in on ESPN at 9 p.m. to see where King James would take his basketball talents. We all know, now, that he [...]
Jul 7th, 2010
That headline got your attention, didn’t it? I wish I knew for sure where LeBron is going to play next year. If I did, I’d be famous for breaking the story. But my instincts tell me something about his decision to make the announcement on ESPN during an hour-long broadcast and donate sponsorship proceeds to [...]
Jun 20th, 2010
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Go anywhere in this historic town and you’ll find someone with an opinion about Mayor James W. Holley III. Many appreciate everything he’s done for the city and want him to complete his term. Others respect and tolerate him, though they think he’s held the position too long. And yet another faction [...]