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Tractor-trailer gets stuck inside the downtown tunnel Monday
The Virginia State Police are currently investigating a single-vehicle crash inside the westbound tube of the Downtown Tunnel. The incident took place around 10:38 a.m. when a tractor-trailer disregarded the over-height warning signs and got stuck inside the tunnel. Efforts are underway to extricate the vehicle from the tunnel. All westbound traffic on Interstate 264 […] The post Tractor-trailer gets stuck inside the downtown tunnel Monday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Annual Eggstravaganza event coming soon
Suffolk Va. – Suffolk Parks and Recreation announced its Annual Eggstravaganza event will be held at Bennett’s Creek Park, 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Rd., on Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is free to the public. Attendees can enjoy a petting zoo, crafts, music, bounce houses, fairy hair, and more. […] The post Annual Eggstravaganza event coming soon appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Rickeda Fofana named Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Suffolk Va. –Mark Furlo, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Suffolk, announced the selection of Rickeda Fofana as the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, effective Feb. 22, 2024. Rickeda boasts 22 years of experience with the Suffolk Department of Parks & Recreation, during which she has held various roles, including Clerk […] The post Rickeda Fofana named Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Road rage incident leads to one person shot, police say
SUFFOLK, Virginia – At 1:34 p.m. on March 9, the Suffolk 911 Center was alerted to gunfire in the 5600 block of Shoulders Hill Road. As officers headed to the scene, another call came in from Sentara BelleHarbour Hospital reporting an adult male, 29, who had self-transported there with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Initial inquiries […] The post Road rage incident leads to one person shot, police say appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPD virtual assessment for re-accreditation upcoming
Suffolk Va. –The Suffolk Police Department is slated for a virtual assessment by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) from March 29 through April 5, 2024, aiming to achieve re-accreditation in law enforcement by verifying its ongoing adherence to professional standards. The accreditation program mandates compliance with state-of-the-art standards in policy […] The post SPD virtual assessment for re-accreditation upcoming appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
NRHS DECA chapter makes splash at state leadership conference
Suffolk Va. –Over the weekend of March 1-3, 2024, Nansemond River High School’s DECA chapter made a significant impact at the Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach, competing against over 3,500 students from 200+ chapters across Virginia. This event spotlighted the future of marketing, finance, hospitality, and business management, with NRHS students excelling […] The post NRHS DECA chapter makes splash at state leadership conference appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFD battles early morning fire on Webb Street
SUFFOLK, Virginia — Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to the 300 Block of Webb Street for a residential structure fire. The incident was dispatched by Suffolk Emergency Communications Dispatch Center at 2:05 a.m. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found heavy fire and smoke showing from the single-story detached residential structure. The house adjacent […] The post SFD battles early morning fire on Webb Street appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Norfolk Southern announces railroad crossing maintence closures
Suffolk Public Works Traffic Engineering announced upcoming railroad crossing maintenance in coordination with Norfolk Southern: Liberty Street Closure: Duration: Starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024, for approximately two days. Location: Liberty Street between East Washington Street and Bank Street, and East Washington Street at Hall Avenue Saratoga Street Closure: Duration: Starting at […] The post Norfolk Southern announces railroad crossing maintence closures appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Hill’s life honored with resolution
February saw the life of Marie Brinkley Hill honored with a resolution at the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, friends and family of the late Suffolk community activist visited Richmond to witness the resolution celebrating the life of Hill being put on the floor. Presented by Delegate Nadarius Clark, the resolution […] The post Hill’s life honored with resolution appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Registration now open for 2024 Citizen Academy
Suffolk Va. –The Suffolk Public Works Department announced registration is now open for the 2024 Citizen Academy. The Citizen Academy offers citizens the unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the inner workings and operations of Suffolk Public Works. Sessions will be broken down to provide an overview of the wide array of services the department […] The post Registration now open for 2024 Citizen Academy appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Global greatness
Suffolk Va. –After bringing home a national championship home from Orlando, the Holland Razorbacks were back it at, taking home first place in the Global Cheer Competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Feb. 23-24. The cheer team is determined to make noise for the Holland community. The team would like to thank everyone who […] The post Global greatness appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Portsmouth woman claims $3 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Suffolk
For more than a month, a Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million was in Melena Hill’s nightstand, and she didn’t realize it. Hill had bought the ticket for the Jan. 9 drawing using Easy Pick, allowing the computer to randomly select the six numbers on her ticket. When the winning numbers were drawn, she ended […] The post Portsmouth woman claims $3 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
City to host comprehensive plan open houses
With the 2045 Comprehensive Plan having been drafted, Suffolk residents will have another chance to share their feedback. Three new 2045 Comprehensive Plan Open Houses have been set for attendees to view, learn, and provide comments on the draft plan and its key areas, including growth area boundaries to manage new development, future land use […] The post City to host comprehensive plan open houses appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Celebrating 20 years of “Passion, Dedication and Commitment”
Suffolk Va. –PDC Golf Tournament Founder and Director Rich Humphrey is marking 20 years of celebrating Passion, Dedication and Commitment. The Windsor resident will be hosting the 20th annual PDC Golf Tournament, to be held on Friday, Aug. 2, at Sleepy Hole Golf Course, located at 4700 Sleepy Hole Rd. The tournament honors military service […] The post Celebrating 20 years of “Passion, Dedication and Commitment” appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Great Suffolk Cleanup returns for 2024
Suffolk Va. –Keep Suffolk Beautiful announced the return of the Great Suffolk Cleanup, scheduled for March 22 and March 23, 2024, across the city. As part of a larger nationwide initiative, the Great American Cleanup, this two-day citywide endeavor aims to clear litter and debris from streets, neighborhoods, and parks. Last year, thousands of Suffolk […] The post Great Suffolk Cleanup returns for 2024 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council hears resolution for Capital Improvement Plan
Suffolk Va. –Suffolk City Council unanimously approved the Capital Improvement Program and Plan for fiscal year 2025-2034 with a vote of 7-0 — Councilman Roger Fawcett was not present during the voting — during the Wednesday, Feb. 21, meeting. Interim Director of Budget Charles Meek provided a brief overview of the CIP, which included three […] The post Council hears resolution for Capital Improvement Plan appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Volunteers join Nansemond Indian Tribe to preserve nature
Suffolk Va. –Friday afternoon, Suffolk volunteers and the Nansemond Indian Tribe unite to heal the land from non-indigenous plant species. In partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Virginia Department of Forestry, the tribe held their first Mattanock Town Tree Planting event on Friday, March 1, at 1001 Pembroke Ln. Part of a two-day […] The post Volunteers join Nansemond Indian Tribe to preserve nature appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Safety threat at Lakeland High School prompts evacuation
Update — Suffolk Fire Marshal’s Office advises that a thorough building sweep was carried out with assistance from Virginia State Police, United States Coast Guard and Portsmouth Police K-9 units and no threat was found. No injuries were reported. The building received an all-clear at 11:43 a.m. and students are staff are permitted back into […] The post Safety threat at Lakeland High School prompts evacuation appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
TowneBank announces new board appointee
SUFFOLK, Virginia — TowneBank announced it has appointed Sachin Shetty, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Shetty serves as an Executive Director for the Center for Secure and Intelligent Critical Systems and as a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Old Dominion University(ODU). In his role, he leads a research team […] The post TowneBank announces new board appointee appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Sounds of the Joint Service coming to Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Suffolk Va. –The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts announced it will host “Sounds of the Joint Service” for a free Concert on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 7 PM. This masterwork performance features a collaborative band comprising 55 Service Members from the TRADOC Band, in conjunction with the U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Band and the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band.
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