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‘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 […]
IWCS hires new CFO, says division is on track to avoid deficit repeat
Isle of Wight County Schools is on track to avoid a repeat of last year’s financial crisis, according to its departing interim chief financial officer. “We’re closely monitoring expenditures and revenue for the operating budget as we come close to the end of the year,” interim CFO Jim Roberts told the School Board on May […]
Dismal Swamp prescribed burn scheduled for Wednesday
Suffolk Fire and Rescue announced a prescribed burn in the Dismal Swamp in the 3200 block of Desert Road on Wednesday afternoon between 1 and 2 p.m. The post Dismal Swamp prescribed burn scheduled for Wednesday appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
‘Air Station’ warehouse unlikely to build this year
“Project Air Station,” Isle of Wight County Economic Development’s codename for the first occupant of the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park’s long-planned third phase, likely won’t break ground this year. Air Station General LC, a Virginia Beach company, has contracts to purchase 135 acres along Walters Highway owned by Isle of Wight’s Economic Development Authority. […]
Nansemond River water quality cause for concern
The quality of the Nansemond River is not scoring well according to the report by the Nansemond River Preservation Alliance. The State of the Nansemond River report classified the river as “impaired” due to condemned shellfish areas, categorized by location with increased bacteria levels causing closure to oyster grounds. Nansemond River Preservation Alliance President and […] The post Nansemond River water quality cause for concern appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Dozens pay respects to fallen troops for Memorial Day at Hampton National Cemetery
HAMPTON, Va. — Dozens of people gathered at the Hampton National Cemetery reflecting on the many service members buried here who defended the country. Malissia Smith with the Travis Manion Foundation remembers her late husband, Petty Officer First Class Scottie Smith, who’s buried at the Horton Jr. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk. He passed away on Aug. 23, 2016, a month before his retirement.
Council amends boundaries of two Cypress Borough voting precincts
Suffolk City Council unanimously approved boundary amendments during their Wednesday, May 15, meeting at City Hall that will increase the number of voters in JFK by shifting them from the White Marsh precinct. Deputy City Manager Kevin Hughes provided an overview of the changes to the precincts prior to the public hearing. There was nothing […] The post Council amends boundaries of two Cypress Borough voting precincts appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Kitchen advocates for more Ward 1 resources
Franklin Ward 1 Councilman Mark R. Kitchen recently continued his call for Ward 1 to receive treatment equal to the city’s five other wards in terms of resources and amenities. In comments made during the Franklin City Council’s May 13 meeting, Kitchen called for equality in the context of road development and maintenance while also […] The post Kitchen advocates for more Ward 1 resources appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Courthouse reenactment, author talks draw visitors despite Arts Fest cancellation
Rain canceled outdoor components of Smithfield and Isle of Wight County Tourism’s third annual Arts Festival, which had been planned for May 18, though a few determined participants and visitors braved the raindrops to attend the weekend’s scheduled indoor events, which included talks with authors at Christ Episcopal Church and the 1750 Isle of Wight […]
Suffolk to return 71 acres to Nansemond Indian Nation and more Virginia headlines
• “‘How do you get hypothermia in a prison?’ Records show hospitalizations among Virginia inmates.”—Associated Press • “71 acres of land to be returned to Nansemond Indian Nation following Suffolk City Council vote.”—WVEC • “UVa graduates walk out on President Jim Ryan’s opening address.”—Daily Progress • “Officials suspend registrar’s city credit card after $70K in […] The post Suffolk to return 71 acres to Nansemond Indian Nation and more Virginia headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
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