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Lafayette in the Virginia Campaign, Part II
Editor’s note: This is the seventh in a series of articles leading up to the bicentennial celebration. By Frank and Gloria Womble Benedict Arnold was encamped in Portsmouth in a defensive position too strong to assault, thwarting Lafayette’s mission to capture him. British General Henry Clinton reinforced Arnold with an additional 2,000 men under Major […] The post Lafayette in the Virginia Campaign, Part II appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Traffic shift and speed limit reduction upcoming for Nansemond Parkway
Suffolk Public Works announced via press release an upcoming traffic shift on Nansemond Parkway as part of the ongoing Nansemond Parkway / Wilroy Road Overpass Project. According to the release, the contractor has completed the new segment of Nansemond Parkway, linking it with Wilroy Road. This newly constructed section is set to open as early […] The post Traffic shift and speed limit reduction upcoming for Nansemond Parkway appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Educating youth on the reality of guns, violence, and death
This month, nonprofit Suff.Impact helped show the realities and dangers of gun violence to Suffolk youth. Held at Crocker Funeral Home on Saturday, May 18, ‘The Call (Beyond Scared Straight)’ was a gun violence intervention and prevention program that worked to educate at-risk kids on how guns and gang violence can affect children, their friends […] The post Educating youth on the reality of guns, violence, and death appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Golden State Foods aids Suffolk Food Banks
The GSF (Golden State Foods) Foundation continues positively impacting Suffolk children and families in need. To help alleviate hunger for children and families in need, the non-profit organization’s local committee has increased Suffolk food bank support with its Focus on Food program this past May for families struggling with food insecurity. The organization has also […] The post Golden State Foods aids Suffolk Food Banks appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
STEM Academy receives go-ahead from Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Board of Education approved two lab schools in May. One will be located at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in the fall of 2025. In collaboration with Old Dominion University and Suffolk Public Schools, the STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington Elementary School is Old Dominion University’s proposed lab […] The post STEM Academy receives go-ahead from Youngkin appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Purchase of Suffolk Presbyterian Church property complete
TowneBank and Suffolk Presbyterian Church finalized the 410 N. Broad St. property sale on May 30. According to city records, the bank purchased the property for $1.4 million. According to Allie Wittkamp, director of marketing communications for TowneBank, plans to build a new location on the site are in the beginning stages. “We are still […] The post Purchase of Suffolk Presbyterian Church property complete appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk man pronounced dead in Saturday shooting
Police say 62-year-old Gary Lee Boykins was pronounced dead after being brought to a Suffolk Fire and Rescue station with a gunshot wound. According to a media release from the Suffolk Police Department, officers were dispatched to Suffolk Fire Station 3 after a citizen brought a Boykins to the location with a gunshot wound. Boykins […] The post Suffolk man pronounced dead in Saturday shooting appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
One adult displaced in downtown fire
Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to the 300 block of East Washington Street for a commercial structure fire. The incident was dispatched at 12:49 p.m. with the first fire units arriving on scene at 12:52 p.m. First crews on scene arrived to find moderate smoke conditions and a fire in the kitchen in an apartment […] The post One adult displaced in downtown fire appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Isle Marine Trades lab school needs another partner, state budget says
A shipbuilding-focused lab school at Paul D. Camp Community College’s Smithfield campus must partner with a four-year institution by June 30 to keep millions in awarded state funding. The college says it’s already found one: Old Dominion University. The Virginia Board of Education in April approved Camp’s application to start the Isle Marine Trades Academy, […] The post Isle Marine Trades lab school needs another partner, state budget says appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Women’s Impact Fund prepares for upcoming grant season
The Suffolk Foundation Women’s Impact Fund is continuing its mission to positively impact the lives of at-risk Suffolk and Western Tidewater women and children. Since its founding in 2018 from a small group of women, the fund has become a diverse group of like-minded women aiming to help make a difference through their philanthropic work […] The post Women’s Impact Fund prepares for upcoming grant season appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
HHHunt Homes announces opening of new section In River Highlands
HHHunt Homes has announced the opening of a new section within the River Highlands community of Suffolk. This section will feature floor plans from HHHunt Homes’ Smart Living Collection, offering various options to suit different lifestyles. With homes ranging from two to six bedrooms, two to four bathrooms, and spacious layouts between 1,564 to 2,943 […] The post HHHunt Homes announces opening of new section In River Highlands appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
‘Life-changing:’ Drug court graduates grateful for second chance
Eighteen months ago, in 2022, Joshua Coleman of Suffolk stood in an Isle of Wight County courtroom as a defendant facing a choice: spend time in prison for felony possession of controlled substances or go through the Fifth Judicial Circuit’s drug court rehabilitation program. He chose the latter, and on May 17, again found himself […] The post ‘Life-changing:’ Drug court graduates grateful for second chance appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFD responded to a technical rescue Thursday
SUFFOLK, VA. — Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded in the in the afternoon of May 30, 2024, to a reported technical rescue in the 1100 Block of Audubon Rd. Emergency Communications was contacted at 4:17 p.m. for a reported technical rescue. Upon arrival of Engine 9 and Medic 9, crews found an adult male that […] The post SFD responded to a technical rescue Thursday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SPS bus driver retiring after 70 years of service
SUFFOLK, VA. — Suffolk Public Schools bus driver Rutherford Ulysses Whitfield is retiring after seven decades of service. The 85-year-old has been a Suffolk bus driver since he was 16. The longest-working employee in the school district, the 85-year-old bus driver will also be honored alongside other SPS retirees during a ceremonial banquet on Thursday, […] The post SPS bus driver retiring after 70 years of service appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk Police seek two in connection to homicide
SUFFOLK, VA. — The Suffolk Police Department continues to seek the public’s assistance to locate two individuals associated with a homicide that took place on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in the 1300 block of Blythewood Lane. Amir Rassein Knight, age 24, of Suffolk, is now wanted in connection with this incident. Knight has been charged […] The post Suffolk Police seek two in connection to homicide appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Body cameras for State Police nixed from state budget
The $188 billion biennial budget General Assembly lawmakers and Gov. Glenn Youngkin agreed to on May 13 no longer includes funding that would have mandated body-worn cameras for Virginia State Police troopers. State Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg, whose legislative district includes Surry County, had several months ago proposed an amendment to the Senate’s budget bill […] The post Body cameras for State Police nixed from state budget appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Marking 75 years with Bethlehem Ruritan Club
It was good food and good times while reflecting on the past as the Bethlehem Ruritan Club celebrated 75 years of going strong in the City of Suffolk. Located at 140 Manning Rd., members came out on Monday, May 14, to honor the 75th anniversary of the club’s establishment on May 17, 1949, and the […] The post Marking 75 years with Bethlehem Ruritan Club appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
SFR welcomes department’s first K-9 unit
Suffolk Fire and Rescue is celebrating the addition of their new four-legged friend in the fight for city safety. Knox, a slender German Shorthaired Pointer, joins the SFR staff as the department’s first explosive detection canine. As part of the SFR K-9 Team, Knox will help the department’s efforts to fight recent bomb threats seen […] The post SFR welcomes department’s first K-9 unit appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Miss Lilly brings consignment shop to Suffolk
Rewinding to April, Suffolk recently welcomed a new addition to its business lineup: Miss Lilly’s Trading Post. Located at 6707 S. Quay Road, the new consignment shop offers a wide variety of products from local crafters and artisans, such as portraits, clothing, and more from over 30 co-signers and vendors. The shop celebrated its grand […] The post Miss Lilly brings consignment shop to Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Meals on Wheels welcomes new Executive Director
Meals on Wheels of Suffolk and Isle of Wight is celebrating Jennifer Homan as she is now serving as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director. Homan follows previous Executive Director Jessica York, who now has a new venture serving as Western Tidewater Free Clinic’s new Director of Development. In a May 23 interview, Homan discussed her […] The post Meals on Wheels welcomes new Executive Director appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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