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Obituaries - The Suffolk News-Herald
3 days ago · Obituaries Hugh Devere Smith Jr. Hugh Devere Smith Jr., 73, passed away January 19, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held ... January 21, 2025
BREAKING NEWS - The Suffolk News-Herald
Sep 28, 2024 · BREAKING NEWS Police investigating fatal Dorchester Street shooting. The Franklin Police Department is investigating a Dorchester Street shooting incident reported early Saturday morning, Sept. 28, that ...
Council approves 2045 Comprehensive Plan - The Suffolk News …
Dec 19, 2024 · SUFFOLK, Va. — After a lengthy, years-long process, the Suffolk City Council approved its 2045 Comprehensive Plan on Dec. 18 by a 6-1 vote. Council member Leroy Bennett voted against, and Timothy Johnson abstained. Suffolk’s comprehensive planning manager Keith Cannady said several changes were made to the plan …
News | The Suffolk News-Herald
3 days ago · News Charge added, bond revoked for IW suspect in largest FBI seizure of homemade explosives. A federal judge has revoked 36-year-old Brad Spafford’s $25,000 bond, finding the Isle of Wight County man has ...
New Fire and Rescue burn building to be first in the city
Dec 23, 2024 · Suffolk Fire and Rescue is in the beginning stages of building the city’s first live fire training facility. Fire Chief Michael Barakey said the building is the first phase of a much larger and long-term vision to build an entire fire safety training center. The burn building is estimated to cost around $6.2 million, $480,000 […]
Festival of Lights returns - The Suffolk News-Herald
Nov 19, 2024 · SUFFOLK, Va – Suffolk Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the fifth annual return of its Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park, located at 4616 Sleepy Hole Road, Suffolk. This free, festive, drive-thru light show is sure to spark your holiday spirit. Each night the lights will burn brightly beginning at 5 p.m. and will glow until 9 p.m.
Suffolk Treasurer urges city council to eliminate vehicle license fee ...
Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2024 SUFFOLK, Va. — In over four decades of serving as city treasurer, Ron Williams said he’s been asked one question repeatedly — why Suffolk’s annual personal property tax due date is Dec. 5 rather than June 5, like other surrounding municipalities. Williams is now imploring the Suffolk City Council to […]
Suffolk Eyes ‘Innovative Intersection’ along Bridge Rd
Dec 10, 2024 · By Daniel Evans Suffolk News Herald Suffolk may be getting innovative to solve traffic issues on Bridge Rd. at the Harbour View Boulevard intersection. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter At its Dec. 4 meeting, the Suffolk City Council reviewed a proposed design for the Harbour View Boulevard interchange, which would […]
Harbor Freight to bring new location to Suffolk
Aug 14, 2024 · SUFFOLK, Virginia — A spokesperson with Harbor Freight confirmed to Suffolk News-Herald that construction for a new store in Suffolk is set to begin in September, with a tentative opening in November. The new location will mark the retailer’s 38th store in Virginia and its first in Suffolk. The new location will be located in the Suffolk Shopping Center on N. Main St.