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50 trees for 50 years
Suffolk, Virginia — Suffolk Parks and Recreation is commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the merger between the City of Suffolk and the County of Nansemond by planting 50 trees throughout the city. Civic Leagues and Homeowner’s Associations are encouraged to apply to receive one of these trees. Organizations can choose from eight different native species, […] The post 50 trees for 50 years appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Crime Victims Rights Week kick-off set for Saturday
This upcoming Saturday, Suffolk will honor those who suffer the unwanted pain of being victims of crime. The Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office will host its 3rd Annual Crime Victims Rights Week kick-off to recognize and remember those impacted by crime in the city on Saturday, April 20, at Lake Meade Park. Along with a walk-in […] The post Crime Victims Rights Week kick-off set for Saturday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
VT Tidewater AREC hosts drone school for six international visitors.
The Virginia Tech Tidewater AREC in Holland is currently hosting international visitors for a drone school event, which began March 25 and will run through April 30. Six visitors from the African countries of Ghana, Malawi, Senegal, and Uganda are on-site to learn how to use drones and aerial imaging under the instruction of Abhilash […] The post VT Tidewater AREC hosts drone school for six international visitors. appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk welcomes luxury living with the Gallery at Godwin
Members of the Cathcart Group and Suffolk City Council came together on Thursday, April 11, to celebrate the grand opening of the Gallery at Godwin. Located at 3061 Godwin Blvd, both groups gathered to cut the ribbon and officially welcome the luxury apartment complex to the City of Suffolk, which provides one to three-bedroom apartment […] The post Suffolk welcomes luxury living with the Gallery at Godwin appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Tractor-Trailer fire in Norfolk slows morning commute
An early morning tractor-trailer fire shut down all eastbound lanes of I-64 in Norfolk Wednesday morning. The fire occurred at approximately 5:45 a.m. at mile marker 273, and a diversion has been set up at 15th View. According to the Virginia State Patrol, the fire has been extinguished, and efforts are being made to remove […] The post Tractor-Trailer fire in Norfolk slows morning commute appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPSA braces for waste-to-energy plant closure
The Suffolk landfill serving eight Hampton Roads localities, including Isle of Wight County, could reach capacity by 2027, according to projections by the Southeastern Public Service Authority, its regional governing body. It isn’t unexpected. SPSA has known for four years that the WIN Waste, formerly Wheelabrator, waste-to-energy plant in Portsmouth where SPSA had been sending […] The post SPSA braces for waste-to-energy plant closure appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk’s Cotton Rose Farm set to be auctioned
Hall and Hall Auctions announced the May 15 auction of Cotton Rose Farm, 363± acres of prime development land in Virginia’s Tidewater. The farm, is located at 4124 Mockingbird Lane, at the intersection of Matoaka Road and Mockingbird Lane, seven miles north of downtown Suffolk. The property is situated with convenient access to the retail […] The post Suffolk’s Cotton Rose Farm set to be auctioned appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Tucker earns CKA designation
Amy Tucker, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Suffolk, has attained the Certified Kingdom Advisor®, or CKA®, designation. The CKA® training program offers guidance in accordance with the Kingdom Advisors’ philosophy on incorporating a biblical perspective into financial discussions for individuals interested in such integration. Key focus areas include: – Financial Stewardship – Tax-sensitive […] The post Tucker earns CKA designation appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
USS John F. Kennedy Sailors visit for citywide cleanup
A bright and windy Friday saw USS John F. Kennedy sailors participate in a citywide cleanup. Held in partnership with the city of Suffolk and Keep Suffolk Beautiful, over 400 sailors came out to volunteer and clean 20 areas within Suffolk on Friday, April 12. Rounding out their data, Suffolk Public Works says that the […] The post USS John F. Kennedy Sailors visit for citywide cleanup appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Library Groundbreaking Wednesday
Suffolk Public Library invites the public to the ceremonial groundbreaking for the New Suffolk Central Library Wednesday, April 17 at 2:30 p.m. Nestled in the heart of Suffolk’s historic downtown, the new Suffolk Central Library at 309 W. Washington Street will have a focus on engaging the diverse population of Suffolk. The library’s design is […] The post Library Groundbreaking Wednesday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Lauren Biando Honored as Who’s Who at the University of Mississippi
Lauren Biando, of Suffolk, is pursuing a B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education and was recognized in the 2023-24 class of ‘Who’s Who Among Students’ at the University of Mississippi. Biando was among 201 Ole Miss students who were honored with the distinction during a ceremony on April 5 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the […] The post Lauren Biando Honored as Who’s Who at the University of Mississippi appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Large crowd gathers for Gourmet Burger Bistro grand opening
An impromptu party occurred in downtown Suffolk as Gourmet Burger Bistro held its official grand opening. Located at 202 E. Washington St, a line of visitors came out to be the first to enjoy delicious burgers and more at GBB’s new location in Suffolk, which is third to their two Portsmouth restaurants in their eight […] The post Large crowd gathers for Gourmet Burger Bistro grand opening appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Fingerprinting cars with the Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police
This past Saturday, the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police teamed up again to help residents “fingerprint” their cars. During the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Etching and Constitutional Officer’s Day event held at 1200 N. Main St., residents came out to get their cars marked with a VIN, a chemical etching their VIN to […] The post Fingerprinting cars with the Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFD assists battling fire at Hampton Farms in Franklin
Photo courtesy of Suffolk Fire and Rescue At 12:11 p.m. on April 13, 2024, Franklin Fire and Rescue received a 911 call for a fire alarm at the commercial facility located at 32126 General Thomas Highway, Franklin, VA 23851, Hampton Farms. According to Franklin Fire and Rescue, the facility had a fire in the roaster […] The post SFD assists battling fire at Hampton Farms in Franklin appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Celebrating Telecommunicators Appreciation Week
The City of Suffolk held a special presentation to honor members of their Public Safety Telecommunications department. During Suffolk City Council’s meeting held on Wednesday, April 3, Mayor Michael D. Duman honored the Suffolk 911 Center in observance of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Appreciation Week, occurring on April 14 through April 20. Suffolk City Clerk […] The post Celebrating Telecommunicators Appreciation Week appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Two SPS board members announce decision not to seek reelection
During closing comments at Suffolk School Board’s April 11 Meeting, School Board Members Phyllis Byrum and Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck announced they will not seek reelection in the upcoming election. Their terms as board members representing Whaleyville and Nansemond boroughs will expire in December 2024. In her fourth term, Byrum reflected on her service. “It has […] The post Two SPS board members announce decision not to seek reelection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Public Hearing set for two Cypress borough precinct
In a vote of 8 to 0, Suffolk City Council approved a motion to schedule a public hearing to receive feedback on a code amendment for two Cypress borough voting precincts. The vote follows the council’s work session on Thursday, April 3, that same day. During that session, they observed a staff report discussing the […] The post Public Hearing set for two Cypress borough precinct appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
‘Star’ filled Saturday in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA — STAR Haven did not waste a beautiful spring Saturday by filling the air at Mary Estes Park with music, dancing, and food at its annual Appreciation Day event. The event featured food, music, and free clothes for children in need. Attending kids could also win prizes from a dance contest and a […] The post ‘Star’ filled Saturday in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Magnolia Gardens awarded $5 million HUD grant
Just in time for National Fair Housing Month, Suffolk’s Magnolia Gardens will see a beneficial amount of funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. During a Tuesday, April 2 presentation held in Emporia, it was announced that both the 68 unit apartment located at 219 Prospect Rd and Trinity Woods in […] The post Magnolia Gardens awarded $5 million HUD grant appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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