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Suffolk, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How the new Downtown Suffolk Library will change your summer plans
  • Suffolk family mourns landscaper killed while working in Chesapeake
  • Why Suffolk’s drought status remains serious despite this week’s rainfall

Also on today's calendar: Brain Health in Action in Virginia Beach! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suffolk Public Library Announces Grand Opening for New Downtown Branch (hamptonroadsmessenger.com) — Suffolk residents will get a brand-new Downtown Suffolk Library at 325 West Washington Street, opening with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Morgan Memorial Library will permanently close June 6 as materials move to the new 37,800-square-foot facility, but book drops and other Suffolk branches will keep services going during the transition.
   

2. Family mourns loss of Guadalupe Rivera, landscaper killed in Chesapeake crash (wtkr.com) — A Suffolk man, 60-year-old landscaper Guadalupe Rivera, was killed Friday when a speeding sedan crashed on Johnstown Road in Chesapeake and struck him as he worked nearby. His large family remembers him as a devoted father and grandfather, and they’re urging drivers to slow down as police continue investigating the collision and any potential charges.
   

3. Recent rain helps but it's not enough to lift Virginia out of drought (progress-index.com) — Suffolk is currently under a drought watch, while most of Virginia remains under a more serious drought warning advisory despite this week’s rain. State officials say groundwater and deeper soil moisture are still far below normal and will need prolonged rainfall to recover. Residents can monitor changing conditions through the state’s online Drought Dashboard.
   

4. Virginia Man Charged With DUI, Stolen Firearm After Traffic Stop In La Plata (thebaynet.com) — A Suffolk man faces multiple DUI, speeding, and firearm-related charges after a late-night traffic stop in La Plata, Maryland, where police say they found a loaded handgun reported stolen through Suffolk Police. Court records show he remains held without bond, with a preliminary hearing set for June 17, 2026.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday June 1
  • Athletic Spring Sports Awards Ceremony
    Windsor High School WHS
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 2
  • Baseball Regional Game vs. Poquoson
    Windsor High School WHS
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday June 3
  • Drop In & Draw →
    Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave, Suffolk
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday June 4
  • Senior Award Night
    Windsor High School WHS
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Updated list for farm stand today from 9-11am
    Farm gate by Ruritan Hall parking lot 8881 Eclipse Dr Suffolk Beignets Carrots Turnips Green onions Salad mix Spinach Kale Blackberries Kohlrabi… (Nextdoor Eclipse)
  • Hi neighbors!
    Does anyone know if Huntington beach is safe to swim in? (Nextdoor Applewood Farms)
  • i9 Sports - Chesapeake/Suffolk/Portsmouth posted a job opening for Sport Coordinator Flag Football in Suffolk. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser – Daytime in Suffolk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Suffolk here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)
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