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Brewer holds lead over Jenkins in Senate District 17 race
In a bevy of tight races across Virginia, voters in Senate District 17 will likely have elected Republican Emily Brewer to represent them in the Senate of Virginia. Brewer faced Democrat Clinton Jenkins and unofficial vote tallies as of 11:15 p.m., captured 53% of the vote in the district, which includes Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Emporia, […] The post Brewer holds lead over Jenkins in Senate District 17 race appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Ennis holds lead over Jenkins in House District 89 race
Election night 2023 saw a tight race for House District 89 as delegate candidates Karen L. Jenkins and Baxter Ennis battled it out for the house seat. From updating result numbers, however, it is Ennis who sees a lead for the finish line. According to the Virginia Department of Elections official website, Ennis leads the […] The post Ennis holds lead over Jenkins in House District 89 race appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Nadarius Clark claims House District 84 seat
The voters have elected Democrat Nadarius Clark to represent District 84 in the Virginia House of Delegates. The race was close during the early stages of vote counting, but Clark eventually pulled away to defeat Republican Michael J. Dillender with 53.15% of the vote, according to unofficial totals listed by the Virginia Department of Elections […] The post Nadarius Clark claims House District 84 seat appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Detailing the Virginia Reliability Project
The Virginia Reliability Project has seen much discussion due to concerns over pipeline placement. The 48-mile pipeline project proposed by Columbia Gas Transmission and TC Energy would replace two current segments of the TCO pipeline system to “continue reliable and abundant natural gas supply,” according to TC Energy’s official website. The project is planned to […] The post Detailing the Virginia Reliability Project appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council visits ordinance for Constant’s North Park development
Suffolk City Council approved funding for the development of Constant’s North Park. During its Wednesday, Nov. 1 meeting, the Suffolk City Council accepted $665,193.27 from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund for renovating and developing two acres of land for Constant’s North Park. The funding will also allow Suffolk […] The post Council visits ordinance for Constant’s North Park development appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
16th annual Christmas Tree sale on the horizon
It is that time of year again. The Knights of Columbus annual Christmas Tree sale will begin on Sunday, Nov. 19 at noon, located at 2432 Pruden Blvd. Mike Bibbo with the Suffolk Council of the Knights of Columbus said 400 trees will be available for sale this year, up 50 from last year’s sale, […] The post 16th annual Christmas Tree sale on the horizon appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
The triumph and tenacity of Suffolk’s Cheer Fund
In part one of this two-part series, we highlighted the early years of the Cheer Fund through 1979. In part two, we will at the later years, starting in 1980, when the fund exceeded its $7,000 goal, bringing much-needed Christmas gifts to nearly 3,000 children in Suffolk through Toys for Tots. By 1983, the Cheer […] The post The triumph and tenacity of Suffolk’s Cheer Fund appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
CAPS to hold first community kitchen
The Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk is gearing up for a new program to help residents with food insecurity. The 501C3 charity will begin their CAPS Community Kitchen, a weekly Friday night dinner, on Friday, Nov. 24, at Main Street United Methodist Church located at 202 N. Main St. Clients of CAPS suffering from food […] The post CAPS to hold first community kitchen appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
2023 Unofficial election results
Live unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 election. Polls close at 7 p.m. This page will automatically refresh approximately every 60 seconds. The post 2023 Unofficial election results appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPS breaks ground for JFK Middle School replacement
It was a morning commemorating the long-awaited redevelopment of Suffolk’s John F. Kennedy Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 4, as Suffolk Public Schools School Board, Suffolk City Council, and school officials joined together for a ceremonial groundbreaking. Held on the school grounds of 2325 E Washington St., attendees came by to celebrate while receiving free […] The post SPS breaks ground for JFK Middle School replacement appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Explosive find, live grenade found in Suffolk home
Stumbling upon unique items is not uncommon, but one Suffolk family found something they never thought they would find in their home of eight years. Bekki Hockman’s husband, Daniel, was looking for some paperwork in the attic of their home when Daniel discovered a grenade inside an old green file cabinet that the previous residents […] The post Explosive find, live grenade found in Suffolk home appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Early voting totals indicate busy Election Day
As election day looms, early voting in Virginia concluded on Saturday, Nov. 4. Here in Suffolk, early voting totals far exceeded the expectations of the Suffolk Registrar Burdette Lawrence and says they are anticipating a busy election day. As of the early voting close, 7,231 or approximately 10% of all registered voters in Suffolk cast […] The post Early voting totals indicate busy Election Day appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
13 year-old charged for Col. Fred Cherry Middle School bomb threat
The Suffolk Fire Marshal’s Office advises that, upon further investigation into the bomb threat at Col. Fred Cherry Middle School on Nov. 1 petitions have been issued for a 13 year-old student at Col. Fred Cherry Middle School for the charge of threat to bomb or damage buildings or means of transportation. As per the […] The post 13 year-old charged for Col. Fred Cherry Middle School bomb threat appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle season
The holiday season of giving has officially kicked off. The Salvation Army of Suffolk held their 2023 Red Kettle Kick Off to officially start their Cheer Fund, Toys for Tots and Angel Tree programs on Friday, Nov. 3, at their headquarters located at 400 Bank St. City officials and Salvation Army officials alike joined together […] The post Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle season appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Police investigate late-night robbery at Suffolk convenience store
The Suffolk Police Department is investigating a commercial robbery at a convenience store located in the 1900 block of Holland Road on Nov. 2, 2023, at approximately 1:45 a.m., according to a media release from the city. A preliminary investigation says an unidentified male suspect forcibly entered the store and demanded various items, including cash, […] The post Police investigate late-night robbery at Suffolk convenience store appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Smithfield Senior named Miss Juneteenth
The Miss Juneteenth USA Organization is letting the sun shine bright. Smithfield High School Student Sunshine Huggins and her family are celebrating as she was crowned 2023-2024 National Miss Juneteenth USA on Saturday, Oct. 14, following her competition with other national state contestants during the Miss Juneteenth Legacy Pageant. Along with winning the national crown, […] The post Smithfield Senior named Miss Juneteenth appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Sheriff’s Office continues Eddie Eagle program to keep children safe
The Suffolk Sheriff’s Office is continuing its gun safety efforts. The department has been chosen as one of three nationwide agencies to receive a grant from the National Rifle Association (NRA) for teaching gun accident prevention measures to children. Originating from the NRA’s Eddie Eagle campaign, the Sheriff’s Office teaches the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program, […] The post Sheriff’s Office continues Eddie Eagle program to keep children safe appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Lake Prince Woods brings festivities for retirees
Lake Prince Woods EveryAge Senior Living residents can look forward to two fall events as the holidays approach. The retirement community will host its Veterans Day Appreciation Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Portsmouth Center. They will also be hosting their Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to […] The post Lake Prince Woods brings festivities for retirees appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Showcase your talent at Dasan Ahanu’s Open Mic Night
Suffolk Center still has a few more spots available for local talent to perform at the Dasan Ahanu Open Mic Night on Friday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. Suffolk Center will welcome Dasan Ahanu, a North Carolina based cultural leader, spoken word artist, and loyal Hip Hop head, to the stage. Dasan Ahanu will not […] The post Showcase your talent at Dasan Ahanu’s Open Mic Night appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School evacuated after reported bomb threat
Suffolk Police and Suffolk Fire & Rescue are on the scene of a report of a bomb threat at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School, located in the 7400 block of Burbage Drive, today, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Suffolk Emergency Communications was notified of the incident by a school administrator at 10:08 a.m. The school was […] The post Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School evacuated after reported bomb threat appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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