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Salvation Army leaders say farewell to Suffolk
January not only marks the beginning of a new calendar year, but it will also see another change of guard at the Suffolk Corps of The Salvation Army. In a media release, the organization announced Capt. Johnathan and Kelsey Meredith are leaving Suffolk in January. The Merediths said they will move to New York in […] The post Salvation Army leaders say farewell to Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
One injured in New Years Day shooting
Suffolk Police are investigating a shooting incident that took place on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at approximately 4:26 a.m., according to a press release. The release says the 911 center received a call from an individual located in the 200 block of Pine St. advising that he had been shot at another location. Officers responding […] The post One injured in New Years Day shooting appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Man injured in early New Year’s Eve shooting
According to a press release from the Suffolk Police Department, on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at approximately 2:40 a.m., the 911 center received a call regarding shots fired in the 2000 block of Freeney Ave. The release said, officers arrived on the scene and determined that a vehicle occupied by an adult female was struck […] The post Man injured in early New Year’s Eve shooting appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Officer involved shooting involving a juvenile under investigation
According to a release from SPD, at approximately 11:44 a.m. on Dec. 30, the 911 center received a report of a disturbance involving an individual with a weapon in the 6200 block of Oakglen Dr. According to the Suffolk Police, officers responded to the scene and encountered a juvenile female wielding weapons upon arrival. Despite […] The post Officer involved shooting involving a juvenile under investigation appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Leaders meet for Great Dismal Swamp Biannual Meeting
The Great Dismal Swamp Stakeholder Collaborative and Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge brought together leaders and supporters for the GDSSC Biannual Meeting held on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center. Aiming to strengthen relationships between “cultural, tribal, environmental, and governmental organizations,” the meeting was held to advance inclusive activities beneficial for […] The post Leaders meet for Great Dismal Swamp Biannual Meeting appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
New Life Transformation reaches out to Suffolk community
During the Thanksgiving holidays, the New Life Transformation Outreach Program helped to make a difference for those less fortunate. As part of the Eaton’s Temple Holiness Church located at 185 S. Main St, New Life Transformation Outreach Program Director Donald Riddick, Veretta Riddick, Frank Aliff, Carol Aliff, Cynthia Pope and Kaye Williams reached out to […] The post New Life Transformation reaches out to Suffolk community appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Women’s Impact Fund ends year with grant presentations
Suffolk continued to see the spirit of giving with the Suffolk Foundation Women’s Impact Fund. Led by a group of philanthropic-minded women, the organization wrapped up the year by continuing its philanthropic efforts with its annual Grant Awards Presentation held on Saturday, Dec. 9. Hosted by Suffolk Foundation Women’s Impact Fund Chair Dr. Sharon Raghubar, […] The post Women’s Impact Fund ends year with grant presentations appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Planning Commission hears solar facility request
Suffolk Planning Commission denied a Conditional Use Permit(CUP) request for a new solar energy facility. After the motion for a recommendation of approval failed in a 3 to 4 vote, the motion for a recommendation for denial of the CUP was approved in a 4 to 3, with Commissioners Edwards, Gerald Goodman, Anita Hicks, and […] The post Planning Commission hears solar facility request appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council appropriates funds for Fire Station 11 Project
Funding from the Route 17 Special Taxing District Committed Fund Balance has been approved for appropriation toward the College Drive Fire Station project. During their Consent Agenda hearing at the Wednesday, Dec. 6 council meeting, Suffolk City Council voted to approve the transfer of $2.6 million from the balance toward the Capital Projects Fund to […] The post Council appropriates funds for Fire Station 11 Project appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Police investigate shooting
On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Suffolk Emergency Communications Center received a call regarding a shooting incident in the 2200 block of East Washington Street. Suffolk Police arrived at the scene and discovered several spent shell casings. Prior to their arrival, an adult female was self-transported to a nearby hospital with […] The post Police investigate shooting appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Council greenlights $215,000 for traffic and safety upgrades
During its Wednesday meeting, Suffolk City Council approved $215,000 in funding for pedestrian and traffic safety improvements at King’s Fork Middle and High Schools. The projects will be funded through the Automated Traffic Enforcement Program funds. During the council meeting at City Hall Chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 20, council members approved a consent agenda to […] The post Council greenlights $215,000 for traffic and safety upgrades appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
City Council, School Board meet to strategize for the future
City and Suffolk Public School leaders gathered together to plan for the future, with a tense wrap-up. The Suffolk School Board and the Suffolk City Council, along with SPS Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III and Suffolk City Manager Albert S. Moor II, held a special joint work session on Wednesday, Dec. 6, to discuss […] The post City Council, School Board meet to strategize for the future appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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.
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