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Three vehicle accident shuts down Highway 58
According to city officials, due to a three-vehicle accident at approximately 5:29 a.m. in the area of South Quay Road and Old South Quay Road along Highway 58 has been shut down. One individual was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. Both East and Westbound lanes at South Quay Rd. reopened as of […] The post Three vehicle accident shuts down Highway 58 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
City prepares to implement the Marcus Alert System
The Suffolk Police Department aims to have a city-local plan to help with mental health emergencies. The Marcus Alert System is a program that enhances services for individuals suffering through a mental health crisis as well as substance use or developmental disability. The system is designed to aid 911 dispatchers in coordinating the proper behavioral […] The post City prepares to implement the Marcus Alert System appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Cold case closed? Police say DNA links Lancaster man to 1987 IW double murder
Virginia State Police say DNA evidence points to a deceased Lancaster County man – Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. – as the likely killer in a decades-old Isle of Wight County double murder. On Sept. 21, 1987, an Isle of Wight sheriff’s deputy on nighttime patrol found 20-year-old David Knobling’s Ford Ranger pickup truck abandoned at […] The post Cold case closed? Police say DNA links Lancaster man to 1987 IW double murder appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Hampton Roads leaders unite to curb violence
The top leaders in Hampton Roads gathered on Friday, Jan. 5, to discuss ways to combat violence in the community. During the work session held at the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (PDC), mayors, city managers, and violence prevention organizations came together to brainstorm ways to curb violence in the Hampton Roads area. Chanell and […] The post Hampton Roads leaders unite to curb violence appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Coastal Flood and wind advisory in effect for Tuesday, Jan. 9
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory until 11 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2024. The advisory in effect for Suffolk, Surry and Isle of Wight says up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways may occur. Shallow flooding is expected in […] The post Coastal Flood and wind advisory in effect for Tuesday, Jan. 9 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
A Soulful ode to the Empress of R-E-S-P-E-C-T
The Suffolk Center kicks off its 2024 Performance Season with ‘Portrait of Aretha,’ a tribute show paying homage to singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin, who taught us how to “Think” and demand “Respect …” all while ridin’ on the “Freeway of Love!” Singer CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul with personalized interpretations of […] The post A Soulful ode to the Empress of R-E-S-P-E-C-T appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
What is the Hampton Roads Computer Aided Dispatch Interoperability Project?
Suffolk City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Hampton Roads Computer Aided Dispatch Interoperability Project (HRCIP) in a unanimous 8-0 vote Wednesday. The MOU fully integrates the South Hampton Roads localities’ computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems to share status and real-time location information regarding regional fire and EMS apparatuses. This will allow […] The post What is the Hampton Roads Computer Aided Dispatch Interoperability Project? appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Heavy rain and wind expected Tuesday
Heavy rain is forecast across the commonwealth from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, with precipitation pushing off to the east after midnight into early Wednesday morning. Areas of flooding will be possible due to the saturated soils already in place. Wind gusts of up to 65 mph may also occur. VDOT crews will be monitoring […] The post Heavy rain and wind expected Tuesday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPS welcomes new Board Chair
The Suffolk Public Schools School Board appointed Karen Jenkins as the new board chair in a 4 to 2 vote on Thursday during the annual organizational meeting. Jenkins and Board Member Heather Howell received nominations and in the initial roll call vote, the two received three votes, with outgoing chair Tyron Riddick abstaining his vote. […] The post SPS welcomes new Board Chair appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk woman claims $100,000 prize from Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle
Stacy Byrd was one of the last people to get in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle. The Suffolk woman had never bought a ticket for the annual raffle, and she decided that this year she would give it a try. So she bought a ticket, #005593, at the Food Lion at 1524 Holland Road in Suffolk. It […] The post Suffolk woman claims $100,000 prize from Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Meet the inspirational force behind Walk In It Inc.
Photo Credit: EbonyWright/S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation Walk In It founder Dr. Jennell Riddick is celebrated for her community leader work. The Executive Director and Founder of Walk In It Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on empowering girls and women, has been selected as a recipient of the Community Leadership Award and will be honored […] The post Meet the inspirational force behind Walk In It Inc. appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Agricultural Committee provides Suffolk’s State of Agriculture
The Suffolk Agricultural Advisory Committee provided a State of Agriculture update to the Suffolk City Council. During their work session held on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at City Hall Chambers, Chair David Bosselman held a presentation on the State of Agriculture in Suffolk, which he says is “in distress.” During his report, Bosselman talked about wanting […] The post Agricultural Committee provides Suffolk’s State of Agriculture appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPS provides Career and Technical Education update
As 2024 begins, Suffolk Public Schools provided its Careers and Technical Education Report during its Thursday, Dec. 14 School Board work session. During the meeting, Suffolk Public School CTE Director Andre Skinner provided updates to the School Board while detailing the functions of the CTE Advisory Council, data from recent school years and more. “Part […] The post SPS provides Career and Technical Education update appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Foundation announces over $140,000 in grants to nonprofits
The Suffolk Foundation recently announced a list of nonprofit organizations within the Suffolk and Western Tidewater areas that were selected for the 2023 Community Impact Grants Program on Wednesday, Dec. 20. With a total of $148,750 awarded to 35 selected recipients to support their work in education, social services, arts, health, and the environment, each […] The post Suffolk Foundation announces over $140,000 in grants to nonprofits appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Public Schools celebrate harmonious talents
Suffolk Public Schools honored three students for being selected as part of the American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir. Lakeland High School students Tanaya Thompson and Unique Chatmon, as well as King’s Fork High School student Noah McDuffie, were selected for the audition honor choir for Grades 10, 11, and 12 and were given recognition […] The post Suffolk Public Schools celebrate harmonious talents appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Planning Commission approves CUP for ready-mix concrete plant
The Suffolk Planning Commission voted 6 to 1 to advance the request for a Conditional Use Permit for a ready-mix concrete plant to the city council. During its Tuesday, Dec. 19 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioners heard a request submitted by Stephen Render of TCS Materials, LLC on behalf of Vulcan Lands Inc. to establish the […] The post Planning Commission approves CUP for ready-mix concrete plant appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Riddick’s Folly adds new artifact to museum collection
Riddick’s Folly House Museum is celebrating a new addition to its historical collection. Riddick’s Folly Director and Curator Edward L. King has added a new replica cannon outside the museum’s doors. Since its November arrival, it has been noted as an attraction for Suffolk residents. Celebrating with King was Riddick’s Folly Board President Fred D. […] The post Riddick’s Folly adds new artifact to museum collection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Reckless driving results in police pursuit on Route 58
At approximately 4:09 pm, Suffolk Police dispatch received a call from a citizen reporting a reckless driver that had nearly collided with their vehicle travelling west bound entering Suffolk on Route 58 from Chesapeake. Suffolk Police Officers got behind the suspect driver on Route 58 west bound near Route 460 and observed the vehicle driving […] The post Reckless driving results in police pursuit on Route 58 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
One dead in Pine Street shooting, victim identified
UPDATED: Jan. 3, 2024 – The Suffolk Police have identified the deceased as Sherman Lee Perry, age 63, of Suffolk. Suffolk Police are investigating a shooting death that occurred Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m. In a press release, the Suffolk 911 Center received a call for a person suffering from a gunshot wound […] The post One dead in Pine Street shooting, victim identified appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
A winning lottery ticket was sold in Suffolk
The winning numbers have been drawn in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle. The question now is: Who has those five $1 million winning tickets? None of the $1 million tickets were sold in Suffolk however a $100,000 ticket was sold at Food Lion on Holland Road. The $1 million winners are: Ticket #007094 (bought at […] The post A winning lottery ticket was sold in Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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