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VDOT to test tide gates at the HRBT this weekend
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced it will conduct routine tide gate testing at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) beginning at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 to ensure tunnel facilities are prepared for possible adverse weather conditions. Motorists traveling on Interstate 64 to the HRBT during this time should expect to be stopped […] The post VDOT to test tide gates at the HRBT this weekend appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Art meets literature in Suffolk Center’s newest exhibit
Everyone has a story, and these stories all have something in common — they all start from nothing and develop their individual narrative. The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts will share a new collaborative art exhibition that brings together the literary artist and the visual artist to pictorially develop a compelling story in a unique […] The post Art meets literature in Suffolk Center’s newest exhibit appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
International military minds gather in Suffolk for Nimble Titan 24 Conflict Event
By Lt. Col. Alissa Modrow, Joint Functional Component Command For Integrated Missile Defense Delegates from 20 nations and three international organizations gathered at the Lockheed Martin Center for Innovation in Suffolk in mid-November for the Nimble Titan 24 Conflict Event. Sponsored by U.S. Space Command and organized and supported by the Joint Functional Component Command […] The post International military minds gather in Suffolk for Nimble Titan 24 Conflict Event appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Breast cancer warriors get boost from Nansemond River High School
Throughout October, the students, faculty, and staff of Nansemond River High School set out to collect essential items (travel-size toiletries: vaseline and lotion, journals, socks, puzzle books, tumblers, etc.) to provide a minimum of 35 chemo support bags to the CJA Foundation for breast cancer warriors. According to a press release from the school, the […] The post Breast cancer warriors get boost from Nansemond River High School appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk shooting leaves one female wounded
The Suffolk Police Department is investigating a shooting they say occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at approximately 9:45 p.m., near the intersection of County Street and Dill Rd. According to the media release from SPD, when officers arrived on the scene, they determined that an unidentified individual in a vehicle opened fire, striking another […] The post Suffolk shooting leaves one female wounded appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
A centennial celebration
This November saw the centennial anniversary of a city staple. Suffolk Insurance Corporation, located at 202 Market St., recently celebrated 100 years of providing personal and commercial insurance to clients of Suffolk and the Hampton Roads area. Suffolk Insurance Corp. President H. Hunter Odom, Jr. and Executive Vice President Robert V. House, Jr. CIC talked […] The post A centennial celebration appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
A Christmas in Old Suffolk
My earliest memory of Christmas goes back to a time when my mother was taking me into town, and I saw colored lights strung in a zigzag fashion back and forth between the light poles across the street. At that age, I hadn’t become aware of the changing seasons or that it was nearly time […] The post A Christmas in Old Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk police launch investigation into Tuesday shooting
The Suffolk Police are investigating a shooting they say occurred on Tuesday, Dec.5, 2023, at approximately 12: 06 p.m., 911 received a call regarding a shooting incident in the 100 block of Lee Street. Suffolk Police arrived on the scene and determined that an adult male opened fire, striking an occupied vehicle containing three adult […] The post Suffolk police launch investigation into Tuesday shooting appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Sentara becomes sole owner of Velocity Urgent Care
Sentara Health has become the sole owner of Velocity Urgent Care, LLC (“Velocity”), which has been operated as a joint venture between Sentara and a third party since 2017, the company announced in a Dec. 4 media release. Velocity is comprised of 17 urgent care locations across Virginia, including two in Suffolk, with nearly 200 […] The post Sentara becomes sole owner of Velocity Urgent Care appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Women’s Impact Fund celebrates five years of giving
Among many groups that continue to impact the community positively is the Suffolk Foundation’s Women’s Impact Fund. Founded in 2018 by six founding women, the organization is a network of 40 philanthropic-minded women aiming to improve the quality of life of Suffolk and Western Tidewater’s women and children. Marking five years of grant-giving and inspiring […] The post Suffolk Women’s Impact Fund celebrates five years of giving appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk gets crafty with Christmas Artisan Fair
Saturday saw a packed visitors center with holiday shopping and Christmas cheer. Despite the wet weather, residents came out to the Suffolk Visitors Center Pavilion for the 12th annual Artisan Gift Fair held in conjunction with the Suffolk Farmers Market on Saturday, Dec. 2, located at 524 N. Main St. From fresh produce and craft […] The post Suffolk gets crafty with Christmas Artisan Fair appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive, Shop with a Cop bring holiday cheer
Saturday morning saw Suffolk’s law enforcement bring holiday cheer to children and families in need. The Suffolk Sheriff’s Department and the Fraternal Order of Police held the ninth annual Toy Drive and 15th annual Shop with a Cop events at Walmart Supercenter, located at 1200 N. Main Street. Both events helped provide gifts to children, […] The post Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive, Shop with a Cop bring holiday cheer appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Inaugural State of Transit Summit charts the future of Hampton Roads
Regional leaders, elected officials, and business community members came together to discuss the future of transit in Hampton Roads. The inaugural State of Transit: Transit Means Business Summit was held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Hub757, located at 6801 Bridgeway Dr., and was made in partnership with Hampton Roads Transit, Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, and Suffolk Transit. The summit had various industry experts and business leaders discuss the importance of transit, including remarks from keynote speaker Maurice Jones, founder and CEO of MJ Connects and Former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
SPD searching for endangered missing juvenile
UPDATE 12.6.2023: Suffolk Police advise that Isaiah Christopher Amos, 14, has been safely located and would like to thank the community for their assistance. The Suffolk Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing endangered juvenile male, according to a press release. The release said, on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at approximately […] The post SPD searching for endangered missing juvenile appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPD investigates hotel armed robbery
Suffolk Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, Dec. 4, according to a press release from SPD. On Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at 3:03 p.m., 911 received a call regarding a commercial armed robbery at a hotel in the 1500 block of Holland Road. According to the release, when police arrived on […] The post SPD investigates hotel armed robbery appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Bon Secours Care-A-Van to offer free medical services
The Bon Secours Care-A-Van will offer free medical services that provides general medical care to uninsured adults and children at the East Suffolk Recreation Center located at 138 S. 6th Street, Suffolk, VA, 23434 on the first Wednesday of every month. Beginning Wednesday, December 6, 2023, the program will kick off and will continue on […] The post Bon Secours Care-A-Van to offer free medical services appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Early Monday shooting claims the life of Suffolk man
Updated Dec. 5 – Suffolk Police have identified the victim in Monday’s shooting as 26-year-old Devon Eason of Suffolk. According to a media release from the Suffolk Police Department, on Dec. 4, 2023, at approximately 2:45 a.m. the 911 center received in the 1000-block of Nansemond Parkway reporting an adult male in the parking lot […] The post Early Monday shooting claims the life of Suffolk man appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Police Department boosts recruitment efforts
Suffolk’s Public Safety Committee returned to bring new updates in continued safety efforts. During its Wednesday, Nov. 29. Committee members continued discussions on finding ways of preventing crime. Among topics, the meeting brought key updates on the Suffolk Police Department, traffic enforcement cameras and the upcoming public portal. Interim Chief of Police James Buie discussed […] The post Suffolk Police Department boosts recruitment efforts appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Truist presents $150K to Camp for program expansion
Camp Community College recently received substantial help from another one of its corporate partners to facilitate the education and training of people seeking to enter the nursing and allied health professions. Truist Foundation presented $150,000 to the Paul D. Camp Community College Foundation to expand the college’s nursing and allied health programs. The check presentation […] The post Truist presents $150K to Camp for program expansion appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Project
Lane Closures Dec. 1-8 Motorists should be advised of the following scheduled lane and detour impacts scheduled for this weekend as crews facilitate daytime paving and other construction activities. Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors. Concurrent operations will be coordinated to avoid ramp closures along the proposed detour […] The post I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Project appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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