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Traffic shift upcoming along Route 460
The Suffolk Public Works department announced preparations to shift traffic for the Route 460, Pruden Boulevard project. Closure of inside lanes in both directions will redirect traffic to single outside East and Westbound lanes, facilitating the construction of a raised median. The anticipated traffic shift is scheduled for as early as February 26, 2024, pending […] The post Traffic shift upcoming along Route 460 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Living January/February 2024
When longtime contributor and esteemed photojournalist John H. Sheally II died at 80 on Dec. 2, 2023, he left a void in the lives of his immediate family and this publication. We dedicate this edition to John, and on Page 12, we look at his life and the impact he had on the many people […] The post Suffolk Living January/February 2024 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
UPDATE: FOUND – Franklin Police Department is looking for a missing juvenile
Update: The juvenile has been found safe. The City of Franklin Police Department is currently looking for a missing juvenile. Canarii Gore, 13 years of age. Gore is described as a black female, 5’2 in height, weighing 126 pounds. Gore was last known to be in the area of the Old Town Terrace Apartments on […] The post UPDATE: FOUND – Franklin Police Department is looking for a missing juvenile appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
VMEA honors Neighbours for role in school music program
Suffolk Public Schools’ Joleen Neighbours, Ph.D., was named Outstanding Administrator of the Year for the Virginia Music Education Association For her role as coordinator of fine and performing arts for Suffolk Public Schools, Neighbours was honored at this year’s state conference with the distinction for music and arts education administration. In a news release, VMEA […] The post VMEA honors Neighbours for role in school music program appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Town Council approves developer-requested ordinance change
Smithfield’s Town Council has unanimously approved a developer-requested rewording of the town’s zoning ordinance. Developer Brian Mullins of Suffolk-based Quality Homes Inc. is in negotiations to acquire 14 acres behind the Royal Farms gas station at the corner of Battery Park Road and South Church Street. The council had approved rezoning the land to multifamily […] The post Town Council approves developer-requested ordinance change appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk readies to Paws for the arts
Suffolk Humane Society is gearing up again to put their paws up for the annual Paws for the Arts gala, set for 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront. Tickets are $50 and are available to purchase online or at the door. Established in 2014 by Former […] The post Suffolk readies to Paws for the arts appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Drug Court graduates share hope for the future
The 5th Judicial Drug Treatment Court celebrated its new graduates. Savannah Duck of Suffolk and Dennis Ricks of Southampton were honored by the Honorable Judge L. Wayne Farmer and the Drug Treatment Court Team for completing their drug court program on Friday, Feb. 9, at the City of Suffolk Courthouse. Much joy was in the […] The post Drug Court graduates share hope for the future appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
What dreams are made of, 6-year-old Suffolk boy granted a wish of a lifetime
With the help of Chartway Credit Union and Make-A-Wish, 6-year-old Joshua Bucheit of Suffolk was able to have an ice cream social and receive a trip with his family to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Buchheit had hydronephrosis when he was around 20 months in utero, resulting in his kidneys shutting down and being […] The post What dreams are made of, 6-year-old Suffolk boy granted a wish of a lifetime appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Spreading the love on Valentine’s Day
For Valentine’s Day, the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office shared love with various nursing home residents with some help from students at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. Loaded with heartwarming cards, the students and SSO set out to show just how special nursing home residents are during their stops at Maryview, Autumn Care, Concordia and Lake Prince Woods nursing homes. […] The post Spreading the love on Valentine’s Day appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Police Arrest Suspect in String of Commerical Robberies
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at 2:31 a.m., Suffolk Emergency Communications Center received a call regarding a Commercial Burglary in progress in the 6500 block of Hampton Roads Parkway. When officers arrived at the scene at 2:34 a.m., they observed a male subject loading items into his vehicle. The suspect fled in the scene in […] The post Suffolk Police Arrest Suspect in String of Commerical Robberies appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Windsor Castle Park footbridge reopens following reconstruction
Windsor Castle Park’s footbridge by Jericho Road reopened Jan. 30 following roughly two months of reconstruction. T-Mobile awarded the town a $48,000 Hometown Grant in December, which was combined with just over $310,000 allocated for repairs to multiple footbridges from Smithfield’s share of federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funds the town received in 2021 from the […] The post Windsor Castle Park footbridge reopens following reconstruction appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Quantez Russell Scholarship Fund, Sheriff’s Office gives back to Foster Care
The Quantez Russell Scholarship Fund and Suffolk Sheriff’s Department joined together to bring new stuffed animals donated by the Sheriff’s Office and the community to the Suffolk Social Services’ Foster Care Unit on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 135 Hall Ave. The scholarship, named after Quantez DeMont Russell, who disappeared on Nov. 11, 2015, aims to […] The post Quantez Russell Scholarship Fund, Sheriff’s Office gives back to Foster Care appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
VSBA President recognizes School Boards Appreciation Month
Suffolk Public Schools held a presentation with a special guest from the Virginia School Boards Association during their Wednesday, Feb. 8 meeting. President of the Virginia School Boards Association, Dr. Cardell Patillo, gave warm greetings to the Suffolk School Board to help commemorate School Boards Appreciation Month as part of his President’s Roadshow and goal […] The post VSBA President recognizes School Boards Appreciation Month appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Traffic Enforcement cameras: Where does the money go
Editor’s Note: With public questions surrounding traffic enforcement cameras’ operational times and revenue from citations still being asked, we spoke with Director of Public Works Robert Lewis to clarify some confusion. This is part two of the two-part series. Part one can be read here. Suffolk’s automated enforcement cameras remain a hot topic within the […] The post Traffic Enforcement cameras: Where does the money go appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Board engagement discussion met with mixed feelings
A late addition to the Thursday, Feb. 8 Suffolk Public School Board meeting was approved 4-3, however, it brought about mixed feelings amongst board members and SPS Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III. Board Member Tyron Riddick made a motion to add an item regarding School Board Engagement to the agenda. According to Riddick, the […] The post Board engagement discussion met with mixed feelings appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Public Library wants feedback from you
In preparing for the future, Suffolk Public Library seeks community input to gather feedback on libraries and their role within the Suffolk community. SPL has initiated a nine-question survey to enhance community service and solidify the library’s five-year strategic plan. Residents can participate in the survey at suffolkpubliclibrary.com/communityinput. The feedback deadline is Friday, Feb. 23. […] The post Suffolk Public Library wants feedback from you appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
City-Wide Teacher of the Year puts College and Career Academy at Pruden on the map
A 13-year education veteran, with six of those being with Suffolk Public Schools, a Dual-Enrollment Early Childhood Education teacher at The College and Career Academy at Pruden Rhonda Culpepper was named both district-wide high school teacher of the year and city-wide teacher of the year. Culpepper and her husband of 15 years, Steven, collectively have […] The post City-Wide Teacher of the Year puts College and Career Academy at Pruden on the map appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Nansemond Parkway closed due to downed wires
Suffolk Public Works Department advises that Nansemond Parkway at Falcon Street is currently closed in both directions due to down trees and wires. The trees have been removed and Dominion Energy has advises 1-2 hours to repair the utility. Motorist are advised that traffic will be diverted to the established detour on Progress Road to […] The post Nansemond Parkway closed due to downed wires appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Police investigating Route 58 vehicle fatality
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of one Tuesday morning along Route 58. The Suffolk Police Department are investigating the crash that occurred on Route 58 westbound near the Downtown exit. The accident occurred at approximately 9:02 a.m. This section of roadway will be closed for an extended period of time while the investigation occurs. […] The post Suffolk Police investigating Route 58 vehicle fatality appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council approves $4 million FEMA grant towards Suffolk Fire and Rescue
During their consent agenda hearing held at their Wednesday, Feb. 7, City Council meeting, council members approved an ordinance to accept $4,115,448 from the United States Department of Homeland Security for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program to hire 18 additional firefighters. FEMA’s funding is part of a total of $216 […] The post Council approves $4 million FEMA grant towards Suffolk Fire and Rescue appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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