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Robert Vito Bailey
Robert “Robbie” Vito Bailey, 68, passed away on Nov. 17, 2023. Services to commemorate Robert’s life will be held at a later date, with Parr Funeral Home & Crematory serving the family. The post Robert Vito Bailey appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Kroger Mid-Atlantic to celebrate $4.4 Million investment at four Virginia stores
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Kroger Mid-Atlantic will celebrate the completion of four major store renovations throughout Virginia, including its N. Main St location, according to a media release from Kroger. Combined, the four stores, located in Harrisonburg, Richmond, Rocky Mount and Suffolk, received more than $4.4 million in upgrades, improvements and new offerings. The store […] The post Kroger Mid-Atlantic to celebrate $4.4 Million investment at four Virginia stores appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk City Council greenlights warehouse regulations amendment
The Suffolk City Council approved an ordinance for a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendment regarding warehousing regulations in an 8-0 vote during its city council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Council members held a public hearing to receive feedback on the amendment of Chapter 31 of the Code of the City of Suffolk for Warehouses […] The post Suffolk City Council greenlights warehouse regulations amendment appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Igniting Local Economy during Small Business Saturday
The cold weather wasn’t enough to keep down Suffolk’s support of small businesses. The city saw plenty of residents and vendors fight back the chill to celebrate Small Business Saturday, a local business shopping event held in the heart of Downtown Suffolk on Saturday, Nov. 25. Nearly 60 vendors participated in the showcase, selling a […] The post Igniting Local Economy during Small Business Saturday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Cheer Fund nearly halfway to goal, still in need of donations
Throughout the life of the Cheer Fund, donations started slowly and snowballed closer to the goal. This year has been quite the exception. As of this writing, the total contributions for 2023 are at $21,623,59. This has been, by all accounts, the highest to-date total in many years. In that total, there have been many […] The post Cheer Fund nearly halfway to goal, still in need of donations appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Amendment on solar energy facilities passed by Suffolk Planning Commission
Suffolk Planning Commission passed a Unified Development Ordinance amendment for solar energy facilities in a 6-0 vote during its Tuesday, Nov. 21 Planning Commission meeting. Commission members held a public hearing on a proposed text amendment for Chapter 31 of the Code of the City of Suffolk regarding solar facilities regulations. Suffolk Senior Planner Joshua […] The post Amendment on solar energy facilities passed by Suffolk Planning Commission appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Bennett’s Creek Warriors headed to Pop Warner Super Bowl
Although Suffolk’s high school football teams are finished for the season, one team still has its sights set on a championship. The Bennett’s Creek Warriors 12U football team is headed to Orlando, Florida, for the Pop Warner Super Bowl tournament from Dec. 1 through Dec. 9., to be played at Camping World Stadium. The Warriors […] The post Bennett’s Creek Warriors headed to Pop Warner Super Bowl appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Nancy M. Stevenson
Nancy M. Stevenson, 81, of Suffolk transitioned Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Balm South Church. She will be laid to rest in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home […] The post Nancy M. Stevenson appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Wreaths Across America, Cedar Hill partner for upcoming Wreath Day
Wreaths Across America and Cedar Hill Cemetery are collaborating to honor those who served. The nonprofit organization and Suffolk Cemetery will host its first Wreath Day ceremony at the cemetery’s location of 102 Mahan St. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at noon. WAA hopes to gather enough wreaths to place on over 700 graves of veterans […] The post Wreaths Across America, Cedar Hill partner for upcoming Wreath Day appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Man convicted of 1992 Suffolk murder, charged with murdering his estranged wife in Florida
A man convicted in the 1992 murder of Dontwoine Everett in Suffolk is now charged with the murder of his estranged wife in Florida. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Cory Hill, 51, is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Shakeira Rucker, and leaving her inside a storage in Apopka, Florida unit. Rucker, a […] The post Man convicted of 1992 Suffolk murder, charged with murdering his estranged wife in Florida appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Planning Commission eyes new solar facility
Suffolk Planning Commission observed a conditional use permit request for a new solar energy facility. During their Tuesday, Nov. 21 Planning Commission meeting, the commissioners received details of CUP2023-018, a permit to establish a solar facility on property located on Hosier Rd in the Agricultural District. Submitted by Onur Ozdemir of Switchgrass Solar LLC, the […] The post Suffolk Planning Commission eyes new solar facility appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPD makes arrest in connection with Thanksgiving shooting that injured a 17-year-old
Suffolk Police announced an arrest was made in connection with a shooting on Thanksgiving morning. SPD arrested Kameron Lee Goudy, 30, of Suffolk, in connection with the shooting incident which took place on Nov. 23, 2023, in the 200 block of North Broad Street. The incident took place after a verbal altercation between the […] The post SPD makes arrest in connection with Thanksgiving shooting that injured a 17-year-old appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
17-year-old injured in Thanksgiving morning shooting
UPDATE: Suffolk Police announced an arrest was made in connection with a shooting on Thanksgiving morning. SPD arrested Kameron Lee Goudy, 30, of Suffolk, in connection with the shooting incident that took place on Nov. 23, 2023, in the 200 block of North Broad Street. The incident took place after a verbal altercation between […] The post 17-year-old injured in Thanksgiving morning shooting appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPD makes arrest in connection with bank robbery
Suffolk Police advises that Khadduri Trevan Brown, age 47, of Suffolk was arrested yesterday, November 21, 2023, in connection with the bank robbery incident that occurred on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Mr. Brown was charged with the following: Robbery (F); Wearing a mask in public (F), as well as two additional outstanding warrants for an […] The post SPD makes arrest in connection with bank robbery appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Council greenlights Northern Shores’ Elementary expansion
Suffolk City Council approved Suffolk Public School’s application for Northern Shores Elementary’s expansion project. During their Wednesday, Nov. 15 council meeting, council members voted to approve a consent agenda for the school division’s application to the Virginia Board of Education School Construction Assistance Program for grant funding for their Northern Shores Elementary School Addition Project. […] The post Suffolk Council greenlights Northern Shores’ Elementary expansion appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Sheriff’s Office gives back to seniors during holidays
The Suffolk Sheriff’s Office has started a new project to bring seniors joy during the holiday season. Their office’s new “Santa for Seniors” program aims to bring holiday gifts to Suffolk seniors dealing with loneliness, minimal friendship and family during Christmas time, and financial hardship. To make this happen, the office is working with Suffolk […] The post Sheriff’s Office gives back to seniors during holidays appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Gearing up for Christmas with Knights of Columbus, NRHS JROTC
The Knights of Columbus are gearing up for another year of Christmas tree sales. Suffolk Council 7363 of the nonprofit organization teamed up with the Nansemond River High School Air Force JROTC to get over 400 freshly cut trees set up for their yearly holiday sale on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Line-X of Suffolk […] The post Gearing up for Christmas with Knights of Columbus, NRHS JROTC appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Cheer Fund and Salvation Army’s mission for Suffolk’s children
The Cheer Fund and the Salvation Army have a long-standing tradition of working to bring underprivileged children in Suffolk the Christmas they otherwise would not have. One-half of the husband and wife leadership duo with Suffolk Corp of the Salvation Army, Capt. Kelsey Meredith credits the Cheer Fund with allowing them to do as much […] The post Cheer Fund and Salvation Army’s mission for Suffolk’s children appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
IW, Franklin, Southampton and Suffolk enter second agreement to house juvenile detainees
Some children accused of crimes in Isle of Wight and Southampton counties, or the cities of Franklin and Suffolk, could find themselves incarcerated more than 100 miles away. Chesapeake Juvenile services, which had previously housed the four localities’ juvenile detainees, ceased accepting non-Chesapeake inmates at the end of March. In September, officials from the four […] The post IW, Franklin, Southampton and Suffolk enter second agreement to house juvenile detainees appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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