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One injured, two displaced in Tuesday fire
Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to the 200 Block of Forest Oak Lane for an apartment fire. Suffolk Emergency Communications Dispatch Center dispatched the incident at 7:03 p.m. According to a press release from SFD, Engine 2 arrived at 7:07 p.m. to find a fire in the kitchen in a first-floor apartment of a two […] The post One injured, two displaced in Tuesday fire appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Bennett’s Creek Cheerleaders take the top spot
The Junior PeeWee Bennett’s Creek Warriors Cheerleaders are celebrating a significant milestone as part of Bennett’s Creek Football and Cheer’s 40-year history. While competing in this month’s Pop Warner National Championship in Orlando, Florida, the cheerleaders took home 1st Place for the very first time in the youth organization’s history following their years of winning […] The post Bennett’s Creek Cheerleaders take the top spot appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
2023 Year in Review
January Farmers Bank, TowneBank merger complete Nearly a year after a bitter split between its founding family and board of directors, Farmers Bank’s merger with Suffolk-based TowneBank was complete. TowneBank announced that the merger was effective Jan. 13, leaving Isle of Wight County without a locally based bank for the first time in history. February […] The post 2023 Year in Review appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Upcoming railroad crossing closures announced
The Suffolk Department of Public Works has announced that Norfolk Southern will temporarily close several railroad crossings for track maintenance next week. The affected locations are as follows: Liberty Street between East Washington Street and Bank Street East Washington Street at Hall Avenue Saratoga Street at Hall Avenue These closures are scheduled to start at […] The post Upcoming railroad crossing closures announced appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Former NRHS Warrior Pheldarius Payne prepares for final game as a Virginia Tech Hokie
College football bowl season is upon us, and for former Nansemond River Warrior Pheldarius Payne, it is a bittersweet moment as he suits for the final time as a Virginia Tech Hokie Wednesday. Payne and the Hokies will take on the Tulane Green Wave in the Military Bowl in Annapolis at 2 p.m., which will […] The post Former NRHS Warrior Pheldarius Payne prepares for final game as a Virginia Tech Hokie appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
A Christmas poem
‘Twas a month before Christmas all through the city, Suffolkians were walking around joyfully and giddy, For they knew the joy and the reason For the happiness of the holiday season. Their Public Safety agents, too, were prepping for the holidays, With warmth and gladness contained in their gaze. For the holiday season they […] The post A Christmas poem appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Column – Joy to The World?
The most published “Christmas carol” in North America isn’t supposed to be a Christmas carol at all. True to the form of so much we Christians do on this continent, along the way we took something that was good, sacred, and meaningful as is and made it fit our desires, rather than its intended use. […] The post Column – Joy to The World? appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Comedy for the holidays and future
New Life Church Global will be presenting the Jazz & Jokes Holiday Comedy Show on Saturday, Dec. 23, to uplight people during the holidays and to help develop the church’s ability to minister to people in the area. The comedy show will feature Anguz Black; Venard Hines, also known as “The Laugh Therapist”; and James […] The post Comedy for the holidays and future appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Sheriff’s Office shares Christmas Cheer
The spirit of the season continued to thrive at the Suffolk Sheriff’s Department. Law enforcement officials shared toys and gifts to community churches and nursing homes on Monday, Dec. 4 and Tuesday, Dec. 5, bringing holiday cheer to church members and nursing home residents as the Christmas countdown continues. Visits included Union Baptist Missionary Church […] The post Sheriff’s Office shares Christmas Cheer appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Salvation Army continues their season of giving
The Salvation Army of Suffolk needs your help as the Red Kettle Drive continues before Christmas. As part of their season of giving, Salvation Army bell ringers are still taking donations until Saturday, Dec. 23, to help the Salvation Army support the Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Surry, Southampton and Franklin communities. Salvation Army Officer Capt. […] The post Salvation Army continues their season of giving appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Lydia Duke’s cherished holiday tradition
The rich tradition of the Suffolk Cheer Fund is one that has been passed on in many families in the area. For example, President and Dealer Lydia Duke of Duke GMC says when she moved to Suffolk in 1971, the Cheer Fund allowed her to continue the gift of sharing that her parents had passed […] The post Lydia Duke’s cherished holiday tradition appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
A home for the holidays
Christmas came early for Shawda Williams and her family, as Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads and city officials gathered for the dedication ceremony of her new home on Saturday, Dec. 16. Noted as a workaholic who loves caring for others, including animals and the elderly, Williams shared a two-bedroom apartment with her son, […] The post A home for the holidays appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Gov. Youngkin Appoints Suffolk Resident for Second Term
On Friday, Dec. 1, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced additional board and administration appointments to his team. Among his Statewide Independent Living Council, which works with citizens with disabilities, Suffolk resident Leelynn Cherease Untalan Brady was announced to serve her second term on the council as Aloha Independent Living Hawaii Project Coordinator, continuing her four years […] The post Gov. Youngkin Appoints Suffolk Resident for Second Term appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk gathers for Horton Wreath Society Ceremony
It was a chilly Saturday morning as individuals from all walks of life gathered to honor the lives of lost veterans. Residents, as well as military and city officials, attended the Horton Wreath Society Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Serving as guest speakers for […] The post Suffolk gathers for Horton Wreath Society Ceremony appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
ESKA USA announces move to Suffolk
ESKA USA, a renowned 140-year-old manufacturer based in the Netherlands, is thrilled to announce its expansion in Suffolk, Virginia. Seeking to expand its operations, ESKA USA will be moving existing machinery used to manufacture solid board used in packaging for cosmetics, perfume, other luxury goods, as well as hardcover books and game boards and anticipates […] The post ESKA USA announces move to Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFD responds to fire at Burger King Sunday
Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a fire at the Burger King on N Main Street Sunday. Shortly after noon, SFD arrived on the scene to find black smoke showing from the store. According to SFD, the fire originated in the deep fryer in the kitchen area of the business. “The restaurant […] The post SFD responds to fire at Burger King Sunday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Up to 2 inches of rain expected Sunday throughout Hampton Roads
Increased rainfall is expected to close out the weekend. The National Weather Service in Wakefield forecasts a 100% chance of rain on Sunday, mainly after 7 a.m., with precipitation between one and two inches and the potential for flash flooding for Suffolk and all of Hampton Roads. This is a significant increase from what meteorologists […] The post Up to 2 inches of rain expected Sunday throughout Hampton Roads appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
North Carolina mother indicted by a Suffolk Grand Jury for infant son’s death
The North Carolina mother arrested on May 9 for the death of her infant son was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Taina Sanford is accused of leaving her 5-month-old son in a car for an unknown period of time. Through the investigation, Suffolk Police said in a June 21 news release, […] The post North Carolina mother indicted by a Suffolk Grand Jury for infant son’s death appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Bon Secours tops out $80M Harbour View Medical Center
Bon Secours celebrated a new milestone in constructing their new Harbour View Medical Center. Bon Secours leaders, alongside city officials and Suffolk City Council members, gathered together for a special topping out on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 5818 Harbour View Blvd. Attendees celebrated as the last steel beam, signed by various doctors, nurses, and community […] The post Bon Secours tops out $80M Harbour View Medical Center appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Franklin works to transfer title of WTCSB building
The Franklin City Council voted unanimously Monday evening, Dec. 11, to authorize the work needed to transfer the title of the Western Tidewater Community Services Board building at 5268 Godwin Blvd. in Suffolk from the City of Franklin Industrial Development Authority to the WTCSB. Franklin City Manager Amanda C. Jarratt introduced the topic of the […] The post Franklin works to transfer title of WTCSB building appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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