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Police search for woman charged in deadly crash in Downtown Tunnel in Norfolk
Virginia State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Dominique Chi’qura Goodwin who is wanted for aggravated involuntary manslaughter. Goodwin is wanted for causing the fatal crash that killed Shelby Riddick Walker of Portsmouth in the early morning hours of Dec. 30, 2023. Preliminary investigations revealed that Goodwin was driving eastbound in the […] The post Police search for woman charged in deadly crash in Downtown Tunnel in Norfolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Worker recalls moments before Industrial Park fire in Isle of Wight
The first sign of trouble Andrew Walker recalls was a loud “bang.” Then he saw flames coming through the walls of the automotive shop where he works. “It blew me up against the door,” said Walker, who escaped unscathed from a fire that burned through a 23,000-square-foot warehouse in Isle of Wight County’s industrial park […] The post Worker recalls moments before Industrial Park fire in Isle of Wight appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
More than 10 agencies, including SFD respond to large commercial fire in Isle of Wight
According to a press release from the City of Suffolk, the Isle of Wight Department of Fire Rescue says the industrial warehouse fire, located in the 20000 block of Isle of Wight Industrial Park Road, Smithfield, was marked under control at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan.18, 2024. Crew will remain on the scene to control hot […] The post More than 10 agencies, including SFD respond to large commercial fire in Isle of Wight appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Gov. Youngkin taps Suffolk’s Fire Chief for Public Safety and Homeland Security, E911 Services Board
During Wednesday’s Suffolk City Council meeting, Media and Community Relations Director Jennifer Moore announced Suffolk Fire and Rescue Chief Michael J. Barakey has been appointed to the Public Safety and Homeland Security, E911 Services Board by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. “The purpose of the board is to provide support and assist statewide public safety centers and […] The post Gov. Youngkin taps Suffolk’s Fire Chief for Public Safety and Homeland Security, E911 Services Board appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk man sentenced to 17.5 years for traveling to engage in sexual activity with a minor
A Suffolk man has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for traveling to North Carolina to engage in “illicit sexual conduct.” James Edward Whisenant, Jr., 50, of Suffolk, was sentenced on Jan. 16, 2024, to 210 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for traveling to Western North Carolina to engage […] The post Suffolk man sentenced to 17.5 years for traveling to engage in sexual activity with a minor appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
The driving force behind the KFHS Mighty Marching Bulldogs
Bernard Bradley of Suffolk Public Schools is recognized for helping his students reach new heights. The King’s Fork High School Band Director, serving 11 years during his 14-year SPS service, has helped the KFHS Mighty Marching Bulldogs bring their school 30 awards, with 26 1st Place “Grand Champion” rankings through four major competitions. His students […] The post The driving force behind the KFHS Mighty Marching Bulldogs appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Empowering Students through Math
King’s Fork Middle School Math Teacher J. Michelle Ingram was celebrated for her work as an educator during the S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation’s 10th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Event at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 15. Ingram received the Community Leadership Award for her work empowering students and helping them […] The post Empowering Students through Math appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Walker’s market: A fresh and convenient addition to downtown Suffolk
Fred Walker, Jr. and his store are ready to serve the Suffolk community. Walker’s Market, a new family-owned store aimed at providing convenience for the Downtown Suffolk area, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 13, at its location of 530 W. Washington St. Joining the growing list of Downtown’s small businesses, Walker’s Markets will […] The post Walker’s market: A fresh and convenient addition to downtown Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
New system at Chuckatuck Library revolutionizes library access
The Suffolk Public Library is preparing a new project to provide more accessibility for Chuckatuck Library patrons. Following their initiatives to increase the Chuckatuck Library’s usage, the library system will introduce the new Open+ Access system, which plans to provide authorized access to the library building based on the community’s needs. Along with integrating both […] The post New system at Chuckatuck Library revolutionizes library access appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
James River Bridge reopens, second closure scheduled
According to VDOT, as of approximately 4:40 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, the Route 17 James River Bridge (JRB) reopened to vehicular travel ahead of schedule, following the first of two, multiday closures scheduled for critical maintenance. During the first outage, 40 of the bridge’s 80 counterweight wire ropes, necessary to lift the bridge span for […] The post James River Bridge reopens, second closure scheduled appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
IRS sets official start date for 2024 tax season
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, as the official start date of the nation’s 2024 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns. The IRS expects more than 128.7 million individual tax returns to be filed by the April 15, 2024, tax deadline. Although […] The post IRS sets official start date for 2024 tax season appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Early morning fire on Lake Prince Dr leaves two displaced
Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded early Monday morning, Jan. 15, 2024, to a reported residential structure fire in the 4300 block of Lake Prince Drive, according to a press release from the department. According to the release, when firefighters arrived, they found a single-story home with smoke showing from the rear of the structure. Firefighters […] The post Early morning fire on Lake Prince Dr leaves two displaced appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Single vehicle crash injures one, requires extrication
According to a social media post by Suffolk Fire and Rescue, a single-vehicle crash with one person pinned, requiring extrication occurred at approximately 5:58 p.m. in the 1200 Blk. Progress Rd. The patient was extricated at 6:27 p.m. One patient with serious injuries ground transported to an area hospital by Medic 3. The post Single vehicle crash injures one, requires extrication appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Man sentenced in 2022 South Saratoga Street murder
The man who pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of Caleb Pittman was sentenced on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, to 39 years and nine months on Friday, Jan 12, 2024, in Suffolk Circuit Court. Preston Davis IV, of Suffolk, was arrested on Sept 7, 2022, in connection with the Sept 4, 2022, murder of […] The post Man sentenced in 2022 South Saratoga Street murder appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Tree falls on three vehicles on 58 Saturday morning
At 09:02 am Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to 58 East at the scales where they say a “large tree” fell on three vehicles. According to a social media post by the department, there was no entrapment, however, one person was transported to an area hospital. Public Works removed another tree nearby. Eastbound lanes were […] The post Tree falls on three vehicles on 58 Saturday morning appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk man buys 30 Pick 4 tickets, wins for the second time
It was a case of déjà vu for Dana Bickham when he won a total of $150,000 in a single Virginia Lottery Pick 4 drawing. The Suffolk man had 30 tickets in the Sept. 28 drawing, all with the same four-digit combination of 1-1-2-9. He did the same thing on May 15, 2023. That night he won $125,000 […] The post Suffolk man buys 30 Pick 4 tickets, wins for the second time appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
James River Bridge set for 5 day closure
Critical maintenance on the James River Bridge will cause the bridge to close for five days beginning Friday, Jan. 12 at 1 a.m. and continuing through Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 5 a.m., the Route 17 James River Bridge (JRB) will be closed while contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) perform critical maintenance […] The post James River Bridge set for 5 day closure appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Solenis to invest $193 Million in Suffolk expansion
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced in a Thursday, Jan. 11 press release that Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, will invest $193 million to expand its operation in the City of Suffolk. The company will build a new 80,000-square-foot production facility, packaging facility, and tank farm and add a new rail […] The post Solenis to invest $193 Million in Suffolk expansion appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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