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$1 million winning Mega Millions ticket purchased in Suffolk
One ticket in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing matched the first five numbers to win $1 million. That ticket was bought at Joe’s Kwik Marts, located at 1555 Holland Road in Suffolk. It was one of just four tickets nationwide to match all the winning numbers except the Mega Ball number. The store receives a $10,000 […] The post $1 million winning Mega Millions ticket purchased in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk springs forward with Riverview garden tour
Suffolk, Va. – In April, Suffolk’s Riverview neighborhood will showcase the best in floral as part of the nation’s only statewide home and garden tour. With six homes and gardens being a part of a nearly 170 showcase of Virginia private properties, “Riverview – A Botanical Delight” will open as part of the Garden Club […] The post Suffolk springs forward with Riverview garden tour appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFD responds to brush fire
SUFFOLK, VA –Suffolk Fire & Rescue are on the scene of a brush fire located in the 2200 block of Hosier Road. Suffolk Emergency Communications dispatched the incident at 3:39 p.m. Engine 3 arrived at 3:44 p.m. to find heavy smoke showing from a large area off Hosier Rd. The brush fire is affecting approximately […] The post SFD responds to brush fire appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPS begins rezoning conversations in an effort to achieve unitary status
Suffolk, Va. – During the monthly meeting of the Suffolk Public Schools board meeting, discussions began regarding the rezoning of seven elementary schools for the 2025-26 school year. The discussion comes as part of ongoing efforts to achieve unitary status and remain in compliance with desegregation requirements set forth by the United States Department of […] The post SPS begins rezoning conversations in an effort to achieve unitary status appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Finalists place in Bland Music Competition
The Smithfield Lions Club recently held their annual Bland Music Competition at Trinity United Methodist Church in Smithfield. There were 13 students from the surrounding area who competed in vocal and instrumental categories. Pictured from right are finalists Henry Havlin, age 12, piano, who attends sixth grade at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy; Harold Waiters III, 13, piano, […] The post Finalists place in Bland Music Competition appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPS schedule change will bring students back to campus before Labor Day
In a 5-2 vote, Suffolk Public Schools approved a change to the school calendar that will have students returning to campuses before Labor Day beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Schools will return from summer break on Monday, August 26, 2024, and school will end on June 6, 2025. Board Members DawnMarie Brittingham and Tyron […] The post SPS schedule change will bring students back to campus before Labor Day appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Public Library provides safe fun for adult gamers
Along with providing a safe space for parents and families, Suffolk Public Library is providing a safe space for gamers. “Come Hit Some Buttons: Adult Gaming After Hours” is one of SPL’s programs aimed at connecting video game fans with each other, with “Buttons” aimed at giving adults an opportunity to connect and bond over […] The post Suffolk Public Library provides safe fun for adult gamers appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council approves amendment to mutual aid agreement
During its Wednesday, March 6 meeting, the Suffolk City Council voted 7 to 0 in favor of an amended Agreement for Mutual Aid Fire and Rescue Services Among Localities in Hampton Roads. The agreement, last signed on August 1, 2011, amends the previous agreement and allows two or more agencies to designate automatic aid response […] The post Council approves amendment to mutual aid agreement appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Bringing awareness to Colorectal Cancer
In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Sentara Obici Hospital held a program to help educate and break the stigma around colorectal health. In partnership with Richmond-based nonprofit Hitting Cancer Below the Belt, Sentara held a Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event on Friday, March 8, at Sentara Obici Hospital. The event included an inflatable colon, trivia […] The post Bringing awareness to Colorectal Cancer appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
2024 Suffolk Pride Festival date set
The 2024 Suffolk Pride Festival will take place at Bennetts Creek Park on June 2, 2024, from Noon to 7 p.m. The event will celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and diversity for another year. Applications are currently open for food trucks, vendors, entertainers, and nonprofits wishing to participate in the festivities. Interested parties can email their application […] The post 2024 Suffolk Pride Festival date set appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Education Foundation’s 9th Annual Gala for the Arts in SPS
Since 2015, the Suffolk Education Foundation’s board of directors has proudly supported the fine arts programs in Suffolk Public Schools through their annual gala. Now in its ninth year, the SEF gala has returned more than $52,000 to the school division’s music, art, and theater programs. This year’s gala — “Prom Rewind” — is twisting […] The post Suffolk Education Foundation’s 9th Annual Gala for the Arts in SPS appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Lafayette Day in Virginia
By Frank and Gloria Womble Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of biweekly articles leading up to the bicentennial celebration. General Lafayette, the close friend of George Washington and hero of the American Revolution, received many accolades after his major contributions to winning the Revolutionary War and founding our nation. One of […] The post Lafayette Day in Virginia appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Black Family Wellness Expo to take place this Saturday
The Suffolk VA Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will host the Black Family Wellness Expo health fair on March 16, 2024, aiming to reduce health and economic disparities and enhance lives in the Black community. This initiative in Suffolk targets health disparities negatively impacting the community’s well-being and quality of life. The local event is […] The post Black Family Wellness Expo to take place this Saturday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
FreezPak Logistics to invest $77.5 million to build cold storage facility in Suffolk
SUFFOLK – Virginia — Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday, March 14, that FreezPak Logistics, LLC, a leading provider of full-service cold and dry storage services, is investing $77.5 million to construct a 245,000-square-foot cold storage facility in the City of Suffolk to serve the mid-Atlantic region via The Port of Virginia. Virginia competed with Georgia […] The post FreezPak Logistics to invest $77.5 million to build cold storage facility in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Foundation opens Oliver K. Hobbs, Sr. STEM scholarship
The Suffolk Foundation announced the opening of the Oliver K. Hobbs, Sr. STEM Scholarship, established in memory of Oliver K. Hobbs, Sr., by his son, Oliver Kermit Hobbs, Jr. The current estimated value of the scholarship is $1,500. Each scholarship applicant must be a graduating senior from a public, private, or home school in Suffolk, […] The post Suffolk Foundation opens Oliver K. Hobbs, Sr. STEM scholarship appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Womanless beauty pageant to help fight cystic fibrosis
Suffolk’s men will be strutting the catwalk to help fight back against cystic fibrosis as part of the 3rd annual Womanless Beauty Pageant/Comedy Show. Hosted by the Martina Natoli Lagman Foundation, pageant contestants will participate in talent, evening, and sportswear competitions to win the title of Ms. Cystic Fibrosis Queen 2024. Sponsored by TowneBank, Pride […] The post Womanless beauty pageant to help fight cystic fibrosis appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPS dives into 2024-2025 proposed budget
Suffolk School Board held a special meeting at City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 29, to discuss the Proposed Superintendent Budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. During the meeting, Suffolk Public Schools Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III and Chief Financial Officer Wendy K. Forsman provided an overview of the proposed $242,729,721 budget to the board, […] The post SPS dives into 2024-2025 proposed budget appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Caring Smiles brings free dental clinic to Suffolk
After a nine-year hiatus, Caring Smiles Missions of Mercy will provide free adult dental care for Western Tidewater residents. The volunteer-led free dental care clinic, in partnership with Missions of Mercy, Obici Healthcare Foundation, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, and Virginia Dental Association Foundation will serve patients starting at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, March […] The post Caring Smiles brings free dental clinic to Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Sister Cities announces 2024 YAAS winners
Suffolk Sister Cities International’s 35th Annual Suffolk Sister Cities Young Authors and Artists Showcase awards reception was held on Feb. 29, 2024, at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. The YAAS Awards presentation featured speakers including Tom Yannuzzi, Suffolk Center Executive Director, Dr. Joleen Neighbors, Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts, Suffolk Public Schools, Mardane […] The post Suffolk Sister Cities announces 2024 YAAS winners appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk woman earns 2024 Military Spouse Finalist nod
Suffolk’s Jenny Lynne Stroup is being recognized for her work in community building. Stroup, who serves as Military Spouse Programs Deputy Director for Hiring Our Heroes, was nominated as a finalist for AFI’s 2024 Naval Station Norfolk Spouse of the Year. This is not the first time she’s been noticed for her work either. This […] The post Suffolk woman earns 2024 Military Spouse Finalist nod appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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