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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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