Nearby Communities
State Edition
National Edition
🌱 What we know about the early-morning shooting on Forest Oak Lane
Hey there, Suffolk! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about the early-morning shooting on Forest Oak Lane
- How a new federal grant could reshape Suffolk Executive Airport
- How a Suffolk native is shaping Hampton Roads’ maritime business future
Also on today's calendar: Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park (Suffolk) and 4 more events.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Suffolk? Post it to Suffolk photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 47 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 54, low: 30.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man shot in Suffolk; suspect charged with attempted murder (13newsnow.com) — Suffolk police say a man is in critical but stable condition after being shot multiple times early Sunday on Forest Oak Lane, off Carolina Road. Officers arrested a 34-year-old Suffolk resident at the scene and charged him with attempted second-degree murder and several firearm-related offenses as the investigation continues. 
• Three Virginia airports receive $620K for infrastructure improvements (augustafreepress.com) — Suffolk Executive Airport is set to receive $285,000 in federal funds to help build a new aircraft hangar, boosting local aviation capacity and business activity. The grant is part of $620,060 awarded to three Virginia airports, aimed at improving infrastructure, services, and training opportunities for pilots across the state.
• Inside Business 2025 Women in Business: Camille Crofton Cherry (pilotonline.com) — A Hampton Roads business leader who recently moved back to her hometown of Suffolk shares how she balances family life here with a demanding role in her family’s maritime-focused company. She talks about growing up in Suffolk, her regional volunteer work, and her hopes for stronger regional branding and continued economic growth across Hampton Roads.
📸 Around Suffolk
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Suffolk
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
Rudolph’s Holiday Market at The Suffolk Center
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 Finney Ave, Suffolk
12:00 pm
Friday December 19
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
-
Suffolk Community Policy & Management Team (CPMT) Meeting
Suffolk, VA Calendar Suffolk, VA 23434
9:00 am -
Suffolk City Council Work Session
Suffolk, VA Calendar Suffolk, VA 23434
4:00 pm -
Suffolk City Council Meeting
Suffolk, VA Calendar Suffolk, VA 23434
6:00 pm -
Suffolk Wetlands Board Meeting
Suffolk, VA Calendar , 442 West Washington Street 1st Floor , Suffolk
6:00 pm -
Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park (Suffolk)
Sleepy Hole Park , 4616 Sleepy Hole Rd , Suffolk
5:00 pm -
Test Meeting
Suffolk, VA Calendar Suffolk, VA 23434
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
📣 Suffolk Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
River Road Farm Tuesday Markets
River Road Farm , 1300 N High St , Franklin
4:30 pm -
BRL Threads @ Franklin
280 N College Dr , Franklin
3:00 pm -
Windsor Dukes vs Charles City County Panthers
Windsor High School , 24 Church St , Windsor
5:30 pm -
Family Game Day
18 Duke St , Windsor
2:00 pm -
Byte Size Basics @ Windsor
18 Duke St , Windsor
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Finding Grannie’s Grooming Salon has been such a relief for us.
Mötley is a shy rescue and grooming used to be stressful, but Grannie is so patient and kind with her. Mötley always looks wonderful — so much so… (Nextdoor Russell Point) - UPDATE: He has been returned home.
Thank you everyone! Dog Missing! Kenobi got out and ran away this morning. Please let me know if you have seen him please! 863.286.2156 (Nextdoor Burbage Grant)
- Virginia Staffing posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Suffolk. Apply here.
- Capstone Logistics posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Suffolk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Suffolk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Windsor
- King leads Dukes regional honorees (windsorweekly.com)
- Andrew All But Confirmed to Move Into ‘Shoebox' Apartment After Reports He Demanded £75 M to Leave Royal Lodge (stylecaster.com)
Franklin
- Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting recap from Dec. 15 (radioonthego.com)
Chesapeake
Ok Suffolk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.