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Hassell tapped to lead NRHS boys basketball program
By Matthew Hatfield When Nansemond River decided not to renew Ed Young’s contract to continue as its head boys’ basketball coach for the 2024-25 campaign, it shocked not just the veteran sideline boss with over 500 victories but also many close observers of the sport statewide. Young, who went 517-297 overall in 34 seasons, including […] The post Hassell tapped to lead NRHS boys basketball program appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Summer Music Series kicks off Thursday at Suffolk Center
The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts has a new place for the community to jumpstart their weekend. On Thursday nights, beginning May 30, the center will offer a FREE ‘Summer Music Series’ from 6 – 8 p.m. As part of the Suffolk Center’s extensive 2-year renovation, a new ‘Outdoors @ The Center’ space was created […] The post Summer Music Series kicks off Thursday at Suffolk Center appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Summer forensics camp open for Suffolk youth
Suffolk students aspiring to study forensics will have a chance to learn from some of the best at the Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Narendra R. Pleas and her team are gearing up to help children learn about forensics and criminal law at the 3rd Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s CSI/Forensics Camp. The four-day program […] The post Summer forensics camp open for Suffolk youth appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Honoring fallen service members
With the threat of rain looming on Monday morning, families, military personnel, and city officials gathered at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery to remember U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. With a welcome provided by Commander Dave Buchy, USN (Ret) American Legion Post 88 and the […] The post Honoring fallen service members appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Tornado Watch in effect Monday, May 27
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Suffolk and the surrounding areas, including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Surry County until 11 p.m. this evening. The post Tornado Watch in effect Monday, May 27 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Developer of The Riverfront purchases portion of Cotton Rose Farm in auction
On Wednesday, May 15, hundreds of acres of Suffolk farmland sold in an auction held at the Hilton Garden Inn. Charnell Blair, the owner of 363± acres near King’s Fork High School, known as Cotton Rose Farm, has moved away and decided to put the property up for auction. Local restaurateur Bryan Mullins walked away […] The post Developer of The Riverfront purchases portion of Cotton Rose Farm in auction appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
CAPS Community Kitchen helps those in need
The Correlation Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) is continuing to help Suffolk residents with food insecurities with their CAPS Community Kitchen. The weekly Friday night dinner has seen success since its start back on Nov. 29 last year, providing food to those in need and will continue to serve from 5 to 7 p.m. on […] The post CAPS Community Kitchen helps those in need appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Albert G. Horton Memorial Day Ceremony to take place Monday
The Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery is preparing for its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27. The ceremony serves as a solemn tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, spanning from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Volunteers from the Horton Wreath Society, along with […] The post Albert G. Horton Memorial Day Ceremony to take place Monday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Dominion, SPS partner to bring “Solar for Students”
With sun-shaped glasses and solar bead bracelets, King’s Fork High School students, staff, and officials participated in an April “solarbration” for the new Solar for Students program. Around 100 students and teachers broke away from class on Tuesday, April 30, to mark KFHS joining the program and the installation of a solar array aimed to […] The post Dominion, SPS partner to bring “Solar for Students” appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Lafayette in the Virginia Campaign, Part I
Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series of articles leading up to the bicentennial celebration. Previous articles are available at suffolkva250.com/history. Lafayette returned to France in January 1779 on a diplomatic mission to obtain more support for the war effort. Meeting with Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, the three men agreed to work […] The post Lafayette in the Virginia Campaign, Part I appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway located in Suffolk
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is offering Suffolk and Hampton Roads residents the home of their dreams. Partnering up with Kirbor Homes, the St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway will give a lucky individual a chance to win a new home in the Bennett’s Pasture community. Located at 1120 Erin Drive, the home is listed at […] The post St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway located in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Dismal Swamp prescribed burn scheduled for Wednesday
Suffolk Fire and Rescue announced a prescribed burn in the Dismal Swamp in the 3200 block of Desert Road on Wednesday afternoon between 1 and 2 p.m. The post Dismal Swamp prescribed burn scheduled for Wednesday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Nansemond River water quality cause for concern
The quality of the Nansemond River is not scoring well according to the report by the Nansemond River Preservation Alliance. The State of the Nansemond River report classified the river as “impaired” due to condemned shellfish areas, categorized by location with increased bacteria levels causing closure to oyster grounds. Nansemond River Preservation Alliance President and […] The post Nansemond River water quality cause for concern appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council amends boundaries of two Cypress Borough voting precincts
Suffolk City Council unanimously approved boundary amendments during their Wednesday, May 15, meeting at City Hall that will increase the number of voters in JFK by shifting them from the White Marsh precinct. Deputy City Manager Kevin Hughes provided an overview of the changes to the precincts prior to the public hearing. There was nothing […] The post Council amends boundaries of two Cypress Borough voting precincts appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFR responds to fire at Birdsong Peanuts
Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded Tuesday evening, May 21, 2024, to a commercial fire in the 300 Block of Factory St., the site of Birdsong Peanuts. Emergency Communications was contacted at 9:25 p.m. When fire crews arrived on scene at 9:30 p.m., they found a multi-story factory with a fire in the processing area. Crews […] The post SFR responds to fire at Birdsong Peanuts appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
“Like No Other:” Suffolk takes a look back during State of the City
The City of Suffolk took a trip back in time during its 2024 State of the City by celebrating the 50th anniversary of the city’s 1974 merger. Held at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront on Tuesday, May 21, 550 attendees watched as Mayor Michael D. Duman made his address to the Hampton Roads Chamber […] The post “Like No Other:” Suffolk takes a look back during State of the City appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
City of Suffolk returns land to Nansemond Indian Nation
It was an emotional and historical moment for the Nansemond Indian Nation as Suffolk City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding that allowed the land transfer of Mattanock Town back to the Nation last Wednesday, May 15 at City Hall. The 7 to 0 vote during their council meeting, with Council Member Leroy Bennett abstaining, […] The post City of Suffolk returns land to Nansemond Indian Nation appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
50,000 pounds of peas spilled on I-66
A tractor-trailer carrying 50,000 pounds of peas overturned Friday, spilling the vegetables along I-66 in Fauquier County. According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred at 8:10 a.m., when the tractor-trailer was traveling west on I-66. An unknown vehicle made an “unsafe lane change,” causing the tractor-trailer to run off the left side of the […] The post 50,000 pounds of peas spilled on I-66 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Phone and internet outage cancels SOLs for SPS students
A phone and internet outage caused by a cut fiber line near the John F. Kennedy Middle School construction site has canceled today’s standardized testing (SOLs). According to SPS, Spectrum is en route for emergency repairs. The division has also suspended visitors due to Monday’s outage for the safety of its students and staff. No other […] The post Phone and internet outage cancels SOLs for SPS students appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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