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Bridge Road speed reduction set to begin May 6
Suffolk Public Works has announced that the speed limit on Bridge Road, in both the East and West bound lanes approaching the Shoulders Hill Road intersection, will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph within the designated Work Zone area. This speed reduction is scheduled to start on May 6, 2024, and will remain […] The post Bridge Road speed reduction set to begin May 6 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk woman claims $1 million lottery winnings
Delores Smith doesn’t usually play Mega Millions unless the jackpot gets really large. That was certainly the case on March 19 when the jackpot for that night’s drawing was an estimated $893 million. The Suffolk woman asked her husband to buy her a ticket. He bought it at Joe’s Kwik Mart, located at 1555 Holland […] The post Suffolk woman claims $1 million lottery winnings appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Kusina Filipino Cuisine brings more Filipino authenticity to Suffolk
Monday saw Suffolk welcoming a new restaurant offering traditional Filipino food to the Hampton Roads area. Kusina Filipino Cuisine, located at 6550 Hampton Roads Parkway, Suite 107, celebrated its grand opening on Monday, April 15, alongside friends and family and City of Suffolk staff. The women-owned restaurant offers a rotating menu of delicious Filipino dishes, […] The post Kusina Filipino Cuisine brings more Filipino authenticity to Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Riverview blooms in “historic” state tour
The Riverview neighborhood took center stage on Saturday as the Garden Club of Virginia kicked off its statewide garden tour. Joining 170 homes as part of the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week Tour, “Riverview – A Botanical Delight,” showcased the Suffolk neighborhood’s floral delights on Saturday, April 20. A joint project between the […] The post Riverview blooms in “historic” state tour appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
$13.5 million wellness center arrives at Lake Prince Woods
Thursday, April 18, marked a new beginning for Lake Prince Woods as the Suffolk Continuing Care Retirement welcomed its new wellness center. Residents came together to celebrate the addition of the 13.5 million wellness center. This celebration follows the success of the Mind, Body, Spirit capital campaign, which raised $1,467,047 for providing wellness-enhancing amenities, and […] The post $13.5 million wellness center arrives at Lake Prince Woods appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Lafayette Arrives in the Colonies
By Frank and Gloria Womble Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of biweekly articles leading up to the bicentennial celebration. On April 26, 1777, Lafayette departed France on La Victoire, heading to the New World. Although seasick and bored during the two-month journey, he learned some English en route. The ship’s captain […] The post Lafayette Arrives in the Colonies appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
C. Faye Tillery Fund holds 11th annual scholarship awards
The C. Faye Tillery Fund celebrated its 11th annual C. Faye Tillery Youth Volunteer Scholarship Luncheon this month to honor award recipients and the memory of C. Faye Tillery, a former Suffolk Parks and Recreation employee who aimed to help youth become the best versions of themselves. Held on Saturday, April 6 at the Hilton […] The post C. Faye Tillery Fund holds 11th annual scholarship awards appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
New Chapter: SPL breaks ground on Central Library
Wednesday marked a new beginning for Suffolk Public Library with the groundbreaking of their upcoming library. City, library officials and even children of Suffolk came together to break ground for the Suffolk Central Library on Wednesday, April 17 at 309 W. Washington St. Approximately 37,800 square feet, the two story library will be three times […] The post New Chapter: SPL breaks ground on Central Library appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Artrageous delivers an electrifying art and music circus
Artrageous is poised to blow the roof off the Birdsong Theater. A high-energy live performance troupe hailing from New Mexico, Artrageous combines live painting, creative comedy, blacklight Bunraku, and high-energy music into a single, get-up-and-dance experience. On Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m., families are encouraged to attend this electrifying art and music circus. The […] The post Artrageous delivers an electrifying art and music circus appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Police investigate 2 vehicle accident
SUFFOLK, VA – On Wednesday, April 24, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Suffolk Emergency Communications Center was notified of a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer in the westbound lanes of Route 58/ Franklin Bypass, just west of exit 189. Suffolk Fire & Rescue, Suffolk Police, Virginia State Police, and Southampton County Sherriff’s Office are currently on […] The post Suffolk Police investigate 2 vehicle accident appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk greenlights new solar facility along Kings Fork Rd
In a split 5 to 3 vote with Council Members Leroy Bennett, Shelley Butler-Barlow and Timothy Johnson in opposition, Suffolk City Council voted to approve a solar energy facility for property at 1553 Kings Fork Rd. The approved conditional use permit request submitted by Steve Kiesling of Nansemond Solar, LLC to establish a solar facility […] The post Suffolk greenlights new solar facility along Kings Fork Rd appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Earth and Arts takes artistic celebration Downtown
Downtown Suffolk was filled with energy and enthusiasm during this year’s Earth and Arts Festival on Saturday. Held in collaboration with Keep Suffolk Beautiful and the Suffolk Art League, the event saw residents and artists alike come out to enjoy the fun and celebrate artistic expression while taking part in food, music, and shopping. Over […] The post Earth and Arts takes artistic celebration Downtown appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFD continues clean-up after overnight fire destroys Suffolk business
Rubble is all that remains of the Carts Unlimited building along N. Main St. The building burned in a Monday fire that took Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews nearly six hours to extinguish. At approximately 10 p.m. Monday, SFR crews were dispatched to the 700 block of N. Main St. in regards to a commercial […] The post SFD continues clean-up after overnight fire destroys Suffolk business appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFD battles 2-alarm commercial fire at Carts Unlimited
UPDATE: North Main Street remains closed from the 1200 Block of N. Main St. to the intersection of East Constance Road. Fire department supply lines are still in place across N. Main St. as crews are working to extinguish hot spots as they arise during the demolition of the building. The closure is expected […] The post SFD battles 2-alarm commercial fire at Carts Unlimited appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFD battles a 2-alarm commercial fire on N. Main
SUFFOLK, Virginia (April 22, 2024): Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to the 700 Block of N. Main Street for a commercial structure fire. Suffolk Emergency Communications Dispatch Center dispatched the incident at 10:04 p.m. Engine 1 and Medic 1 arrived at 10:07 p.m. to find heavy fire and smoke showing from a large commercial building. […] The post SFD battles a 2-alarm commercial fire on N. Main appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Project to protect 1,900 acres of forest in Southeast Virginia receives $5.6 million federal grant
RICHMOND, Va. – A Virginia state project to acquire 1,900 acres of contiguous forest in Suffolk for biodiversity conservation and future public access will receive a $5.6 million federal grant. Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today announced a total of $123 million in recommended habitat protection and restoration awards in partnership with […] The post Project to protect 1,900 acres of forest in Southeast Virginia receives $5.6 million federal grant appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk man sentenced for his involvement in armed robbery of USPS carrier
A Suffolk man is one of two men sentenced to four years in prison for their involvement in the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier. According to court documents, on May 9, 2023, O’Sirus Landres Charles Ford, 21, of Chesapeake, committed the robbery at gunpoint and recruited Jayden Stukes, 21, of […] The post Suffolk man sentenced for his involvement in armed robbery of USPS carrier appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Dominion Energy urges Suffolk to call before digging
April is National Safe Digging Month, and Dominion Energy shares tips for Suffolk residents on proper digging practices. Virginia state law’s Underground Damage Utility Prevention Act states that no one can “make or begin any excavation or demolition without first submitting a locate request to the notification center.” As such, residents must call the 811 […] The post Dominion Energy urges Suffolk to call before digging appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance(S.I.M.A) to host 48th annual Suffolk Citywide Revival
The Suffolk Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (S.I.M.A.) will host the 48th annual Suffolk Citywide Revival from Tuesday, April 23, 2024, through Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 7 p.m. each night. The annual revival will be located at St. Paul Church, 619 Spruce St., Suffolk, Virginia 23434, where Pastor Derrick Grant, Sr. will be the host Pastor. […] The post Suffolk Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance(S.I.M.A) to host 48th annual Suffolk Citywide Revival appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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