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Lawmakers signal more support for electric vehicles
Sam Bradley Capital News Service Lawmakers advanced legislation to expand electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the state, which could help meet a looming mandate that sales of new gas-powered vehicles be phased out by 2035. More infrastructure, such as electric chargers, is needed to meet the deadline and growing EV demand. Del. Richard “Rip” Sullivan, D-Fairfax, […] The post Lawmakers signal more support for electric vehicles appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk’s Landon Jones fighting his way to the top
SUFFOLK, Virginia – Suffolk’s Landon Jones is on the rise. After graduating from Nansemond River High School, the 18-year-old Muay Thai fighter has already won the World Boxing Council (WBC) World Championship as the youngest in the Adult Elite Division. This follows Jones’ move to Phuket, Thailand, where he lives and trains at Phuket Muay […] The post Suffolk’s Landon Jones fighting his way to the top appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Early Childhood Art Show celebrates Suffolk’s youngest stars
SUFFOLK, Virginia – Saturday morning saw Suffolk Public Schools showcase their brightest early childhood stars within the school division. The school held their second Early Start and Early Childhood Art Show on Saturday, Feb. 24 at John Yeates Middle School with many parents and faculty members coming out to support their kids in their first […] The post Early Childhood Art Show celebrates Suffolk’s youngest stars appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk mourns the loss of Derl’z owner, Donna Perry
SUFFOLK, Virginia — Suffolk is saying goodbye to a beloved member of the community. Donna Louise Perry, owner of Derl’z Restaurant and Pub located at 425 E. Pinner St., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 63. Along with being a recognized restaurant owner in the city, Perry also received the Suffolk News-Herald Citizen of […] The post Suffolk mourns the loss of Derl’z owner, Donna Perry appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Help preserve nature with Nansemond Indian Nation
SUFFOLK — The Nansemond Indian Nation is helping to heal and restore the land. The Tribe is gearing up for the two-day Mattanock Town Tree Planting event, which will be held on both Friday, March 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located at 1001, Pembroke […] The post Help preserve nature with Nansemond Indian Nation appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFD responds to single vehicle crash on Godwin Blvd.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews were on the scene of a vehicle crash, which caught fire after striking a power pole. The incident happened in the 5900 block of Godwin Blvd. The occupant of the vehicle sustained minor injuries according to SFD. <iframe src=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsuffolkfirerescue%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02yAiqVjYc2Fhv93uXuKXkBN3kQtMo1i8BT3waNRBy3dGFP3hEMMCvLLAbK4F9b9kUl&show_text=true&width=500″ width=”500″ height=”621″ style=”border:none;overflow:hidden” scrolling=”no” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”true” allow=”autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share”></iframe> The post SFD responds to single vehicle crash on Godwin Blvd. appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
24th Annual Oyster and Barbecue set for this weekend
SUFFOLK, Virginia — Ebenezer United Methodist Church is gearing up for another night of delicious food and fellowship at its 24th annual Oyster and Barbecue Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 1589 Steeple Dr., at 5 p.m. It is described as one of the “premier” local events of the Crittenden, Eclipse, […] The post 24th Annual Oyster and Barbecue set for this weekend appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Izaak Walton League of America Scholarships open for students
The Suffolk-Nansemond Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America accepts scholarship applications for aspiring and current college students. The chapter offers two $1,000 scholarships for students who have been accepted into or are currently attending an accredited college, university, or technical school pursuing an appropriate course of study related to conservation or the environment. […] The post Izaak Walton League of America Scholarships open for students appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Sharing the message of God through poetry
Poet Ricky Clemons is continuing to share the message of God with his new poetry book, “I Look at Myself in the Mirror.” With his 18th book, published by Fideli Publishing, the Suffolk native and Franklin resident is continuing his path of prose poetry writing that God called him towards while sharing the message of […] The post Sharing the message of God through poetry appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
CEC offers scholarships to aspiring college students
Community Electric Cooperative is offering scholarships for students furthering their education after graduation. High school seniors whose households receive CEC electricity can apply for a $1,000 scholarship toward their fall post-secondary education. Students will have until April 1 to apply and be awarded based on their financial need, academic achievement, and personal statement. Funds can […] The post CEC offers scholarships to aspiring college students appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council approves agenda for Criminal Justice Services funding
Suffolk City Council approved an ordinance to accept state grant funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. During their Wednesday, Feb. 7, council hearing held at City Hall Chambers, council members approved an additional $4,815 to be used for salary increases of the Community Corrections Program staff in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Serving […] The post Council approves agenda for Criminal Justice Services funding appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council approves additional VDOT funding
Suffolk City Council approved additional funding towards their Nansemond Parkway/Bennetts Pasture Road Intersection Improvements project. During their Wednesday, Feb. 7, council hearing held at City Hall Chambers, council members approved an ordinance to accept $1,895,562 from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) with a required local match of $1,895,561. This follows the city receiving construction […] The post Council approves additional VDOT funding appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Thousands affected by cellphone outage
Nearly a hundred thousand customers across all major cellphone carriers have reported outages to the tracking site DownDetector Thursday morning. According to the website, the outage appears to have hit AT&T hardest. The AT&T outage reports began around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, and by 8 a.m., over 70,000 reports were made citing issues with service […] The post Thousands affected by cellphone outage appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
It’s time to say yes to the prom dress!
Nansemond River High School DECA Chapter, in collaboration with The Obici House of Suffolk, C3 Concierge, and TD Capital Services Production, is assisting teens across Hampton Roads, the Eastern Virginia Region, North Carolina, and nearby areas to find their dream prom dresses. On March 16, 2024, young ladies will have the opportunity to shop for […] The post It’s time to say yes to the prom dress! appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Elementary teacher of the year driven by her drive to be a positive light
EDITORS NOTE: The Suffolk News-Herald is doing a Q&A with all of the teachers of the year in the Suffolk Public Schools division. Today, we are writing about Elephant Fork Elementary School’s Lynnette Phillips. We asked her 20 questions and shortened this interview to some of our favorite responses. Although only her seventh year of […] The post Elementary teacher of the year driven by her drive to be a positive light appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Homeschool Career Fair presents career opportunities for youth
The Homeschool Career and College Fair held on Monday, Feb. 12 at Liberty Live Church saw a huge turnout of families and their kids. In the fair’s second year, the event saw 426 attendees (with 215 homeschooled teens) and 60 presenters from various career paths at the event, ranging from colleges, trade schools, and more. […] The post Homeschool Career Fair presents career opportunities for youth appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
18-year-old charged in I-664 crash that killed Suffolk woman
Virginia State Police announced they have arrested and charged Elvis Cruz, 18, of Portsmouth, with Reckless driving, failure to maintain proper control, causing death, No valid driver’s license, no valid inspection, and no proof of insurance for the crash that killed 19-year-old Lauryn Ni’kole Leonard of Suffolk. The crash occurred Monday evening along I-664 south […] The post 18-year-old charged in I-664 crash that killed Suffolk woman appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Two additional red light photo enforcement cameras go online
The City of Suffolk announced the launch of two additional red light photo enforcement cameras on Tuesday. According to a media release, the city says these cameras will enforce red-light laws and raise awareness about the consequences of running red lights. This effort is part of a larger enforcement program introduced last year, including Work […] The post Two additional red light photo enforcement cameras go online appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
King’s Fork boys set to take on Maury in VHSL Region 5B semifinal
2024 VHSL Boys Basketball Region Brackets (Virginia) Class 5 Region B Boys It is late February and that means VHSL basketball regionals are well underway. After taking care of Bethel 53-47 on Saturday, the King’s Fork Bulldogs are set to square off against the Maury Commodores at Echols Hall on the campus of Norfolk State […] The post King’s Fork boys set to take on Maury in VHSL Region 5B semifinal appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
I-664 crash claims the life of Suffolk woman
A Monday evening crash on I-664 south of Military Highway (Bowers Hill area) has claimed the life of a Suffolk woman. The crash occurred at approximately 5:57 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, when Virginia State Patrol says a 2000 grey Toyota Solara and a 2008 red Pontiac Vibe were traveling southbound when they collided. Both […] The post I-664 crash claims the life of Suffolk woman appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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