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Building collapse leaves three displaced
Suffolk Fire and Rescue says three adults have been displaced after a nearby building collapsed at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday in the 300 block of E. Washington Street. When crews arrived, they found a three-story building that had collapsed in the interior, along with debris on the front sidewalk and in the rear […] The post Building collapse leaves three displaced appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPS announces new school appointments for SY2024-2025
During its May 9 board meeting, the Suffolk Public School board announced new school appointments for the 2024-2025 school year. Among those announced were three new principals, four assistant principals, and three new administrators. Three schools will have a new face at the top, as Dr. Shaka Miller assumes the role of principal at Hillpoint […] The post SPS announces new school appointments for SY2024-2025 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Two historic sites in Suffolk listed on Virginia Preservation’s endangered list
Two of Suffolk’s African-American Waterman Villages are listed on Preservation Virginia’s 2024 list of the most endangered historic places. Oakland and neighboring Hobson were also recently named to the list, which was released on Tuesday. Each May, Preservation Virginia releases a list of historic places across the Commonwealth facing imminent or sustained threats. The list, […] The post Two historic sites in Suffolk listed on Virginia Preservation’s endangered list appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
One dead in wreck at Route 58 and I-664 interchange, VSP says
Virginia State Police say the driver of a vehicle died Saturday when their vehicle left the roadway and into the trees. The wreck happened at 2:53 p.m. Saturday at the Route 58 and I-664 interchange. According to VSP, the vehicle was traveling from the eastbound ramp of Route 58 to northbound I-664 and ran off […] The post One dead in wreck at Route 58 and I-664 interchange, VSP says appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
85-year-old skydiver’s quest to complete 1,000 jumps makes a stop in Suffolk
An 85-year-old skydiver from Colorado stopped by Skydive Suffolk on her cross-country journey to complete 1000 jumps to get her USPA Wings Award. Originally from Michigan, Knor is an ambassador of the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame and a 2013 Inductee. She was a member of the first U.S. Women’s Parachute Team in […] The post 85-year-old skydiver’s quest to complete 1,000 jumps makes a stop in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Portsmouth Blvd West closed at overpass
Suffolk Public Works Traffic Engineering Division advises of the road closure of the westbound lanes in the 900 block of Portsmouth Blvd due to damage to the overpass caused by a tractor trailer. Motorists should prepare to adhere to the designated detour by way of Suburban Drive. The road will be closed for an undetermined […] The post Portsmouth Blvd West closed at overpass appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Movie Review: ‘The Fall Guy’
By Lauren Bradshaw Lauren’s Review From its death-defying stunt work and action scenes to the red-hot chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, “The Fall Guy” is the most fun you will have at the movies this year. About 30 minutes into this action-filled romantic comedy, I thought to myself… is this the best movie […] The post Movie Review: ‘The Fall Guy’ appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Music festival returns for fight against Alzheimer’s
Suffolk is once again using the sounds of country music to fight against Alzheimer’s. Following last year’s cancellation due to weather, the 2nd annual Greenway Airfield Music Festival returns Saturday, May 18, at 1591 Cherry Grove Rd., from noon until 7 p.m. Along with performances from Nashville Country Artist Leah Seawright, five-time Country Award Winner […] The post Music festival returns for fight against Alzheimer’s appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
King’s Fork High School mourns death of student
In a letter to parents of King’s Fork High School students, Principal Derrick Bryant confirmed the death of a student in what he called a “tragic accident.” “We regret to inform you that this morning, we learned of the passing of one of our students as a result of a tragic accident,” Bryant said in […] The post King’s Fork High School mourns death of student appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Isle of Wight Academy softball team advances to state title game
The Isle of Wight Academy varsity softball team punched its ticket to the VISAA Division II state championship game in decisive fashion on Thursday afternoon, May 16, in Sutherland. The No. 2-seeded Lady Chargers defeated No. 3 Fredericksburg Christian School 11-1 in the state semifinals to improve to 16-6 on the season overall. IWA will […] The post Isle of Wight Academy softball team advances to state title game appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Hurricanes head to World Series
MONROEVILLE, PA – Camp Community College’s baseball team is heading back to the NJCAA Division III World Series. The Hurricanes won back-to-back games, 8-2 and 2-0, over Community College of Allegheny County in the NJCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic District championship Monday. The Hurricanes will now travel to Auburn, New York, with the World Series beginning […] The post Hurricanes head to World Series appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
On-Site and Non-instructional visit vote deadlocked
An ordinance to allow board members to conduct on-site and non-instructional visits to Suffolk schools deadlocked at 3-3 during the May 9 meeting. The deadlock is due to the absence of board member Phyliss Byrum, who, according to SPS board clerk Tarshia Gardner, was absent due to a medical condition that prevented her from attending. […] The post On-Site and Non-instructional visit vote deadlocked appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
New Ceasefire Prosecutor takes aim at violent crime in Suffolk
At Suffolk Public Schools’ April Gang Violence Awareness event, residents may have noticed a new face joining the City’s fight against crime. Joining Commonwealth Attorney Narendra R. Pleas’ team, Thomas Jack Bondurant has taken on the role of Operations Ceasefire Prosecutor as part of the Pleas’ Operation Ceasefire Program, aiming at the recent crime and […] The post New Ceasefire Prosecutor takes aim at violent crime in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Celebrating Mothers with Suffolk Sheriff’s Department
Last week, the Suffolk Sheriff’s Department celebrated nursing home moms ahead of the Mother’s Day weekend, with a bit of help from Elephant’s Fork Elementary School students. After picking up cards from the students on Wednesday, May 8, the Sheriff’s Office stopped by Maryview Nursing Center, Lake Prince Woods, Autumn Care, and Concordia Nursing & […] The post Celebrating Mothers with Suffolk Sheriff’s Department appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
LHS Cadets touch the sky with food pyramid
Lakeland High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) students reached new heights in a recent food drive that produced a 10-foot tall food pyramid. The pyramid was created by collecting approximately 4,400 cans from a recent food drive that was supported by school staff, students, and members of the Suffolk community over […] The post LHS Cadets touch the sky with food pyramid appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Two men wanted in connection with May 9 shooting death of Darrell Knight Jr.
The Suffolk Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to locate two individuals associated with the homicide that took place on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in the 1300 block of Blythewood Lane. Khalil Malik McGlone, 27, of Suffolk, has been charged with Attempted Malicious Wounding and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a […] The post Two men wanted in connection with May 9 shooting death of Darrell Knight Jr. appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Fire crews use SCBA to protect pinned patient in car fire
SUFFOLK, VA — Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to the 6000 block of University Dr. at College Dr.for an auto accident, with reports of a patient pinned. Emergency Communications dispatched the incident at 01:21 p.m., and the first fire units arrived on the scene at 01:24 p.m. Crews arrived to find two vehicles upright with […] The post Fire crews use SCBA to protect pinned patient in car fire appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Turner continues “to move forward” following Russell’s declaration
March 20, 2024, marked a significant date for the family of Quantez DeMont Russell as the Suffolk resident was officially declared deceased. The declaration follows nearly a decade of searching for answers after Russell’s disappearance on Nov. 11, 2015. Born on July 5, 1985, Russell grew up as a church attendee and Boy Scouts of […] The post Turner continues “to move forward” following Russell’s declaration appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Did you see the Northern Lights? There is still a chance through Sunday, according to NOAA
Did you catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights Friday night or early Saturday morning? If not, there still may be a chance to see them brightening the skies through Sunday, according to NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. On May 9, the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center issued its first “severe geomagnetic storm watch” since […] The post Did you see the Northern Lights? There is still a chance through Sunday, according to NOAA appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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