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Sheriff’s Office gives back to seniors during holidays
The Suffolk Sheriff’s Office has started a new project to bring seniors joy during the holiday season. Their office’s new “Santa for Seniors” program aims to bring holiday gifts to Suffolk seniors dealing with loneliness, minimal friendship and family during Christmas time, and financial hardship. To make this happen, the office is working with Suffolk […] The post Sheriff’s Office gives back to seniors during holidays appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Gearing up for Christmas with Knights of Columbus, NRHS JROTC
The Knights of Columbus are gearing up for another year of Christmas tree sales. Suffolk Council 7363 of the nonprofit organization teamed up with the Nansemond River High School Air Force JROTC to get over 400 freshly cut trees set up for their yearly holiday sale on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Line-X of Suffolk […] The post Gearing up for Christmas with Knights of Columbus, NRHS JROTC appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Cheer Fund and Salvation Army’s mission for Suffolk’s children
The Cheer Fund and the Salvation Army have a long-standing tradition of working to bring underprivileged children in Suffolk the Christmas they otherwise would not have. One-half of the husband and wife leadership duo with Suffolk Corp of the Salvation Army, Capt. Kelsey Meredith credits the Cheer Fund with allowing them to do as much […] The post Cheer Fund and Salvation Army’s mission for Suffolk’s children appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
IW, Franklin, Southampton and Suffolk enter second agreement to house juvenile detainees
Some children accused of crimes in Isle of Wight and Southampton counties, or the cities of Franklin and Suffolk, could find themselves incarcerated more than 100 miles away. Chesapeake Juvenile services, which had previously housed the four localities’ juvenile detainees, ceased accepting non-Chesapeake inmates at the end of March. In September, officials from the four […] The post IW, Franklin, Southampton and Suffolk enter second agreement to house juvenile detainees appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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.
SPS students honored for food truck artwork
Suffolk Public Schools staff celebrated Kilby Shores Elementary students Channing Douglas and Hannah Parker for designing their own SPS logos. Alongside their families, the two students held an artist signing for their creative work, which officially serve as logos for the Suffolk Public Schools Food and Nutrition Trucks. Kilby Shores Art Teacher Angela Salerno, who […] The post SPS students honored for food truck artwork appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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