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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.
Robert Vito Bailey
Robert “Robbie” Vito Bailey, 68, passed away on Nov. 17, 2023. Services to commemorate Robert’s life will be held at a later date, with Parr Funeral Home & Crematory serving the family. The post Robert Vito Bailey appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Kroger Mid-Atlantic to celebrate $4.4 Million investment at four Virginia stores
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Kroger Mid-Atlantic will celebrate the completion of four major store renovations throughout Virginia, including its N. Main St location, according to a media release from Kroger. Combined, the four stores, located in Harrisonburg, Richmond, Rocky Mount and Suffolk, received more than $4.4 million in upgrades, improvements and new offerings. The store […] The post Kroger Mid-Atlantic to celebrate $4.4 Million investment at four Virginia stores appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk City Council greenlights warehouse regulations amendment
The Suffolk City Council approved an ordinance for a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendment regarding warehousing regulations in an 8-0 vote during its city council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Council members held a public hearing to receive feedback on the amendment of Chapter 31 of the Code of the City of Suffolk for Warehouses […] The post Suffolk City Council greenlights warehouse regulations amendment appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Igniting Local Economy during Small Business Saturday
The cold weather wasn’t enough to keep down Suffolk’s support of small businesses. The city saw plenty of residents and vendors fight back the chill to celebrate Small Business Saturday, a local business shopping event held in the heart of Downtown Suffolk on Saturday, Nov. 25. Nearly 60 vendors participated in the showcase, selling a […] The post Igniting Local Economy during Small Business Saturday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Cheer Fund nearly halfway to goal, still in need of donations
Throughout the life of the Cheer Fund, donations started slowly and snowballed closer to the goal. This year has been quite the exception. As of this writing, the total contributions for 2023 are at $21,623,59. This has been, by all accounts, the highest to-date total in many years. In that total, there have been many […] The post Cheer Fund nearly halfway to goal, still in need of donations appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Amendment on solar energy facilities passed by Suffolk Planning Commission
Suffolk Planning Commission passed a Unified Development Ordinance amendment for solar energy facilities in a 6-0 vote during its Tuesday, Nov. 21 Planning Commission meeting. Commission members held a public hearing on a proposed text amendment for Chapter 31 of the Code of the City of Suffolk regarding solar facilities regulations. Suffolk Senior Planner Joshua […] The post Amendment on solar energy facilities passed by Suffolk Planning Commission appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Bennett’s Creek Warriors headed to Pop Warner Super Bowl
Although Suffolk’s high school football teams are finished for the season, one team still has its sights set on a championship. The Bennett’s Creek Warriors 12U football team is headed to Orlando, Florida, for the Pop Warner Super Bowl tournament from Dec. 1 through Dec. 9., to be played at Camping World Stadium. The Warriors […] The post Bennett’s Creek Warriors headed to Pop Warner Super Bowl appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Nancy M. Stevenson
Nancy M. Stevenson, 81, of Suffolk transitioned Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Balm South Church. She will be laid to rest in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home […] The post Nancy M. Stevenson appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Wreaths Across America, Cedar Hill partner for upcoming Wreath Day
Wreaths Across America and Cedar Hill Cemetery are collaborating to honor those who served. The nonprofit organization and Suffolk Cemetery will host its first Wreath Day ceremony at the cemetery’s location of 102 Mahan St. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at noon. WAA hopes to gather enough wreaths to place on over 700 graves of veterans […] The post Wreaths Across America, Cedar Hill partner for upcoming Wreath Day appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Man convicted of 1992 Suffolk murder, charged with murdering his estranged wife in Florida
A man convicted in the 1992 murder of Dontwoine Everett in Suffolk is now charged with the murder of his estranged wife in Florida. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Cory Hill, 51, is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Shakeira Rucker, and leaving her inside a storage in Apopka, Florida unit. Rucker, a […] The post Man convicted of 1992 Suffolk murder, charged with murdering his estranged wife in Florida appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Planning Commission eyes new solar facility
Suffolk Planning Commission observed a conditional use permit request for a new solar energy facility. During their Tuesday, Nov. 21 Planning Commission meeting, the commissioners received details of CUP2023-018, a permit to establish a solar facility on property located on Hosier Rd in the Agricultural District. Submitted by Onur Ozdemir of Switchgrass Solar LLC, the […] The post Suffolk Planning Commission eyes new solar facility appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPD makes arrest in connection with Thanksgiving shooting that injured a 17-year-old
Suffolk Police announced an arrest was made in connection with a shooting on Thanksgiving morning. SPD arrested Kameron Lee Goudy, 30, of Suffolk, in connection with the shooting incident which took place on Nov. 23, 2023, in the 200 block of North Broad Street. The incident took place after a verbal altercation between the […] The post SPD makes arrest in connection with Thanksgiving shooting that injured a 17-year-old appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
17-year-old injured in Thanksgiving morning shooting
UPDATE: Suffolk Police announced an arrest was made in connection with a shooting on Thanksgiving morning. SPD arrested Kameron Lee Goudy, 30, of Suffolk, in connection with the shooting incident that took place on Nov. 23, 2023, in the 200 block of North Broad Street. The incident took place after a verbal altercation between […] The post 17-year-old injured in Thanksgiving morning shooting appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Council greenlights Northern Shores’ Elementary expansion
Suffolk City Council approved Suffolk Public School’s application for Northern Shores Elementary’s expansion project. During their Wednesday, Nov. 15 council meeting, council members voted to approve a consent agenda for the school division’s application to the Virginia Board of Education School Construction Assistance Program for grant funding for their Northern Shores Elementary School Addition Project. […] The post Suffolk Council greenlights Northern Shores’ Elementary expansion appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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