Members of the Cathcart Group and Suffolk City Council came together on Thursday, April 11, to celebrate the grand opening of the Gallery at Godwin.  Located at 3061 Godwin Blvd, both groups gathered to cut the ribbon and officially welcome the luxury apartment complex to the City of Suffolk, which provides one to three-bedroom apartment homes, resort-style amenities, and proximity to retail. Cathcart Group CEO Todd Dofflemyer gave remarks during the ceremony, while also thanking those living at “Gallery” for choosing the complex. “I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our resid ..read more

An early morning tractor-trailer fire shut down all eastbound lanes of I-64 in Norfolk Wednesday morning. The fire occurred at approximately 5:45 a.m. at mile marker 273, and a diversion has been set up at 15th View. According to the Virginia State Patrol, the fire has been extinguished, and efforts are being made to remove the vehicle from travel lanes. However, there is no estimated time for all lanes to reopen. No injuries were reported. The post Tractor-Trailer fire in Norfolk slows morning commute appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald ..read more

The Suffolk landfill serving eight Hampton Roads localities, including Isle of Wight County, could reach capacity by 2027, according to projections by the Southeastern Public Service Authority, its regional governing body. It isn’t unexpected. SPSA has known for four years that the WIN Waste, formerly Wheelabrator, waste-to-energy plant in Portsmouth where SPSA had been sending roughly 350,000 tons, or 72%, of the region’s municipal waste for incineration would shutter this June. WIN Waste, in 2020, received word that the Navy would, by mid-2024, end its $10 million contract with the Portsmou ..read more

Amy Tucker, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Suffolk, has attained the Certified Kingdom Advisor®, or CKA®, designation. The CKA® training program offers guidance in accordance with the Kingdom Advisors’ philosophy on incorporating a biblical perspective into financial discussions for individuals interested in such integration. Key focus areas include: – Financial Stewardship – Tax-sensitive investment strategies – Generosity through charitable giving – Retirement planning – Estate considerations In addition to completing the education and examination requirements for certification, f ..read more

A bright and windy Friday saw USS John F. Kennedy sailors participate in a citywide cleanup.  Held in partnership with the city of Suffolk and Keep Suffolk Beautiful, over 400 sailors came out to volunteer and clean 20 areas within Suffolk on Friday, April 12. Rounding out their data, Suffolk Public Works says that the sailors collected 410 bags of trash and 20 tires, with an estimated 10,470 pounds of garbage. During the clean-up, Cmdr. Mike Steffens, navigator onboard PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), said it was a “privilege” to be part of the event. “As we’re building the ship, we though ..read more

Suffolk Public Library invites the public to the ceremonial groundbreaking for the New Suffolk Central Library Wednesday, April 17 at 2:30 p.m. Nestled in the heart of Suffolk’s historic downtown, the new Suffolk Central Library at 309 W. Washington Street will have a focus on engaging the diverse population of Suffolk. The library’s design is the result of community input and will include tailored spaces for teenagers and abundant outdoor space. The library will be two stories covering approximately 37,800 square feet. The post Library Groundbreaking Wednesday appeared first on The Suffolk N ..read more

Lauren Biando, of Suffolk, is pursuing a B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education and was recognized in the 2023-24 class of ‘Who’s Who Among Students’ at the University of Mississippi. Biando was among 201 Ole Miss students who were honored with the distinction during a ceremony on April 5 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. ‘Who’s Who Among Students’ is a respected honor program recognizing seniors who excel academically and demonstrate leadership and community service on and off campus. “Nearly all of these 201 Who’s Who awardees began their college careers during the fall 2020 s ..read more

An impromptu party occurred in downtown Suffolk as Gourmet Burger Bistro held its official grand opening.  Located at 202 E. Washington St, a line of visitors came out to be the first to enjoy delicious burgers and more at GBB’s new location in Suffolk, which is third to their two Portsmouth restaurants in their eight years of business. GBB owner Major “The Burger King” Mahoney says he’s “feeling great” about the opening. “We’ve always been big in the community, doing things in the community, and it shows today that the community still came out,” Mahoney said. “So I am always feeling gre ..read more

This past Saturday, the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police teamed up again to help residents “fingerprint” their cars. During the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Etching and Constitutional Officer’s Day event held at 1200 N. Main St., residents came out to get their cars marked with a VIN, a chemical etching their VIN to help prevent automobile theft. The event also doubled as a meet and greet where some of Suffolk’s local officials came out to meet with attending residents to give out information from their departments. During the event, Chief Deputy Major David Miles prov ..read more

Photo courtesy of Suffolk Fire and Rescue At 12:11 p.m. on April 13, 2024, Franklin Fire and Rescue received a 911 call for a fire alarm at the commercial facility located at 32126 General Thomas Highway, Franklin, VA 23851, Hampton Farms.  According to Franklin Fire and Rescue, the facility had a fire in the roaster (oven).  The roaster was shut down and the employees of the business were evacuated.  The building was extremely smoky, which complicated the extinguishment of the fire.  The fire was determined to be contained in the roaster and the exhaust system.  Extr ..read more