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Candidate forum planned on Saturday at NSU
NORFOLK, Va. — It is important to vote, but it's also important to know exactly who you're voting for. Historically black Greek organizations Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and the graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated will host a town hall and candidate forum at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 on Norfolk State University's campus in the Student Center.
Carroll rebukes supervisors for repeated overturning of Planning Commission
Isle of Wight County supervisors’ 3-2 approval on Sept. 19 of the county’s 11th and largest solar farm marked the third time this year that the board has overturned a vote by its Planning Commission. Commissioner Brian Carroll isn’t having it. “The Board of Supervisors used incredible hypocrisy and double standards in the recent solar […]
Sheriff Miles honors seniors in Second Senior Expo
Among Suffolk’s Saturday activities saw the city’s seniors celebrated in the return of the Sheriff’s Senior Expo. Sheriff David Miles and the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office held its 2nd Annual Senior Expo on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, to an expanded and well-energized crowd. Many of Suffolk’s senior citizens attended with plenty […] The post Sheriff Miles honors seniors in Second Senior Expo appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Marking 125 years of the Suffolk Book Club
2024 is a joyous year for the Suffolk Book Club, as members are celebrating 125 years of gathering together to share books and discuss literary topics. The club celebrated its milestone with a lively tea party at The Dawson House on Wednesday, Sept. 18 filled with delicious sweets and plenty of members dressed to the […] The post Marking 125 years of the Suffolk Book Club appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Norfolk to celebrate 103 years of historic public library
NORFOLK, Va. — Neighborhood libraries do more than just house books. They preserve community stories and cultural heritage, serve as gathering spaces, and can provide a sense of belonging for generations. On October 4 and 5, the City of Norfolk will celebrate one of its long-standing public libraries with...
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