Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports, weather, real estate, jobs and cars from the Daily Press -- dailypress.com - Sat Nov 07

Sens. Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner requested funds to improve U.S. Route 58 in Suffolk to offset the impact of nearby International Paper 's upcoming closure.

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Fri Nov 06

Local economic development officials have asked Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to designate the International Paper Corp.'s 1,100 acres in southern Isle of Wight County as a special enterprise zone, which would open the door for state and local tax credits and other incentives for prospective businesses interested in the property.

13 WVEC.com - Fri Nov 06

With the spring 2010 closure of International Paper's mill in Franklin, the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors is delaying a request for a new rescue vehicle.