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Arthur L. Williams
Arthur L. Williams transitioned from this life on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Windsor. A celebration of life service will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Shivers Funeral Chapel. The post Arthur L. Williams appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk gives back with Thanksgiving giveaway
It was another year of Suffolk giving thanks and giving back. Along with other food distributions happening in the city, Suffolk City Councilman LeOtis Williams, in cooperation with LW’s Lawn Service and MWM Investments and Property Management, held a yearly Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 615 Old E Pinner St. Many Suffolk residents […] The post Suffolk gives back with Thanksgiving giveaway appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Royal Farms withdraws conditional use permit application for proposed Bridge Rd location
While the new Royal Farms at 1200 Portsmouth Blvd celebrates its long-awaited opening, the company withdrew its application for a proposed location on Bridge Road Thursday. During the Suffolk City Council meeting on Thursday, City Manager Al Moor announced the removal of a public hearing from the consent agenda regarding the company’s application for a […] The post Royal Farms withdraws conditional use permit application for proposed Bridge Rd location appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Gordon talks next steps for model policy revisions in Suffolk Schools
Suffolk Public Schools Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III detailed the next steps for the much discussed SPS transgender policy update. Following the approval of the Superintendent’s Model Policy during the Thursday, Nov. 9 School Board meeting, Gordon says that the policy changes went into effect “immediately after the board meeting.” Likewise, he says that […] The post Gordon talks next steps for model policy revisions in Suffolk Schools appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96
ATLANTA (Nov. 19, 2023) — Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. She died peacefully, with family by her side, according to a news release from The Carter […] The post Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
King’s Fork falls to Warwick in Class 5 Region B semifinals
For three quarters, the matchup between the King’s Fork Bulldog’s potent offense and the Warwick Raider’s stout defense that only allowed one touchdown all season. A late Jean-Pierre Bile 30-yard field goal brought King’s Fork to within eight points, but a failed onside kick caged the Bulldogs, paving the way for a Raiders’ 42-13 victory […] The post King’s Fork falls to Warwick in Class 5 Region B semifinals appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Grand Illumination rings in the season
Shouts of joy from children and adults of all ages began the Christmas season Friday, Nov. 17 evening as the 32-foot Christmas tree lit up at Market Park near the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. Mayor Mike Duman with his dog, Holly, led the children in a countdown to the lighting. Once the tree was […] The post Grand Illumination rings in the season appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suspect wanted in connection with Wednesday bank robbery
Suffolk Police have identified the suspect wanted in connection with the bank robbery that occurred on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The suspect is Khadduri Trevan Brown, age 47. Mr. Brown is wanted for the following charges: Robbery (Felony), Wearing a mask in public (Felony), as well as two additional outstanding warrants for an unrelated incident. […] The post Suspect wanted in connection with Wednesday bank robbery appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Royal Farms celebrates with soft opening in Suffolk
Royal Farms employees say they are “ROFO ready” to serve during their Thursday evening trial run. Located at 1200 Portsmouth Blvd, the gas station and convenience store famed for its “World Famous Chicken” hosted a soft opening on Thursday, Nov. 16. Attendees came out to be some of the first customers to be served before […] The post Royal Farms celebrates with soft opening in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Donate a toy, get a free sub at Firehouse Subs
This Saturday, Nov. 18, drop off a new, unwrapped toy and receive a free medium sub from Firehouse Subs at both Suffolk locations. The toy drive aims “To bring smiles and joy to the faces of many children hospitalized at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters throughout the holidays.” Some of the most needed items […] The post Donate a toy, get a free sub at Firehouse Subs appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Prudent transformation: Suffolk Hotel to become homeless shelter
The City of Suffolk took its first steps to convert The Regal Inn property, located at 2361 Pruden Blvd, into a homeless shelter during the council’s Wednesday, Nov. 15 meeting. In a unanimous vote of 8 to 0, council members voted to approve CUP 2023-20, allowing for the conversion of the property into a homeless […] The post Prudent transformation: Suffolk Hotel to become homeless shelter appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Publix at Planters Station sets Grand Opening date
In a media release, Publix Super Market announced its location in Planters Station (3189 Godwin Blvd.) will host its grand opening Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at 7 a.m. The 46,791-square-foot store will employ approximately 130 associates, according to the release. The Suffolk store will be Publix’s first in south Hampton Roads. The company has a […] The post Publix at Planters Station sets Grand Opening date appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPS School Board walks back stance on prayer, allows prayer during public comment
Just months after shutting down a request to “pray for Suffolk Public Schools” by Suffolk resident Angela Kilgore during the Nov. 10 meeting, the board allowed Kilgore to retake the podium. This time, she was able to pray, according to Kilgore in her remarks, “in lieu of suing the school board.” In a media release, […] The post SPS School Board walks back stance on prayer, allows prayer during public comment appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPD investigating Wednesday bank robbery in downtown Suffolk
In a news release, the Suffolk Police Department says they received a 911 call on Wednesday, Nove.15, 2023, at 3:33 p.m. regarding a robbery in progress at a banking establishment located in the 200 block of N. Main St. “Suffolk Police arrived on the scene and determined that a black male had entered the bank […] The post SPD investigating Wednesday bank robbery in downtown Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
JRB closures announced for wire rope replacement
The contractor for the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) James River Bridge, Wire Ropes Replacement Project, has announced its approved schedule to implement two extended roadway and maritime closures in January and February 2024 at the Route 17 James River Bridge between Newport News and Isle of Wight, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced in […] The post JRB closures announced for wire rope replacement appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Carter’s Furniture: Big changes ahead after six decades in service
Everything must go at Carter’s Quality Furniture. In an Oct. 31 announcement on its official Facebook page, the furniture store announced that its Warehouse Showroom Building, located at 189 E Washington St, will be closing after 65 years of service to the community. The building has been sold to Roberts Furniture and Mattress. Despite this […] The post Carter’s Furniture: Big changes ahead after six decades in service appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk artist shines at Activision Blizzard convention
Makayla Jones is enjoying the spotlight. The Suffolk resident is celebrating her artwork being featured as an honorable mention among many talented artists during the BlizzCon 2023 Art Contest, part of the national video game convention’s community night held on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Anaheim, California. Her featured fan art was of Alexstrasza, a character […] The post Suffolk artist shines at Activision Blizzard convention appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue battle early morning assisted living facility fire
According to a news release from Suffolk Fire and Rescue, firefighters responded early to a commercial structure fire at the Arbors at Shoulder Hill in the 5600 block of Shoulders Hill Road early Wednesday morning. A 911 call was received at 4:24 a.m., with the first units arriving on the scene at 4:31 a.m. “Engine […] The post Suffolk Fire and Rescue battle early morning assisted living facility fire appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Foundation Forum discusses AI in the classroom
Artificial intelligence (AI) was once confined to movies, but today, AI has infiltrated everything we do, whether we know it or not. At the forefront of that discussion is AI’s use in education, and on Wednesday, Nov. 8, The Suffolk Foundation held a forum to discuss AI’s emergence. The nonprofit organization saw many of Suffolk’s […] The post Suffolk Foundation Forum discusses AI in the classroom appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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