Obituaries - The Suffolk News-Herald
6 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
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6 days ago · News Cups Up food truck loves Suffolk. Established in 2021, Cups Up is a fine dining food truck run by Chef Shawn “Wimbo” Wimberly and ... January 23, 2025
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.
Joseph J. Ferguson - The Suffolk News-Herald
Jan 14, 2025 · Reverend Dr. Joseph J. Ferguson was born on April 19,1943 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to the late Junious and Mrytle Whitfield Ferguson. At an early age, his parents returned to Nansemond County, now the city of Suffolk. Pastor Ferguson was educated in the public schools of Suffolk. Upon graduation from East Suffolk High, he attended Norfolk […]
Duman sells part of his longstanding auto dealership
Dec 4, 2024 · Suffolk Mayor Mike Duman has owned his car dealership for decades, so the recent decision to sell part of his business was bittersweet. “I’ve been doing this for 54 years,” Duman said. “That’s probably long enough.” Duman recently sold the sales, service and parts division of Mike Duman Auto Sales to Priority Automotive, a group […]
SPS adopts new cell phone-free school policy - The Suffolk News …
Dec 17, 2024 · A new cell phone policy was passed in accordance with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order at the Dec. 12 Suffolk Public School Board Meeting. It will go into effect Jan. 1. The new policy states the School Board will “limit the use of cell phones and other portable communication devices in Suffolk Public Schools consistent […]
HUD grant fuels Regal Motel renovations - The Suffolk News-Herald
Dec 25, 2024 · By Daniel Evans Renovations continue on the former Regal Inn Motel building, which the city of Suffolk is turning into a homeless shelter using Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding. Work started in September on the two-story, 7,152-square-foot building located at 2361 Pruden Boulevard. According to Gerry Jones, director of capital programs and […]
Planters Station makes progress - The Suffolk News-Herald
Jul 28, 2017 · A 222-home development on Godwin Boulevard is making steady progress. The Planters Station neighborhood is being developed by Planters Station LLC, with Etheridge Construction building the homes near the intersection of Godwin Boulevard and Kings Fork Road, and adjacent to King’s Fork High School.
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 …
Duman Narrowly Wins Suffolk Mayoral Race; Recount Decision …
Dec 3, 2024 · Michael D. Duman was declared the winner of the Suffolk mayoral race Monday by a razor-thin margin, according to election results certified by the Virginia State Board of Elections. The certified results show Duman out gained his opponent Clinton L. Jenkins by a mere 164 votes (0.32%). The tight margin could trigger a request for […]