SUFFOLK When Eddie Uzzel learned that the place he called home would close at the end of the year, he did what he had to do: He found a location for his neat mobile home in Southampton County, made arrangements to have it moved, and began to pack up. But it didn't take Uzzel long to realize that his neighbors at Southside Trailer Court weren't moving as swiftly and surely as he was.

SUFFOLK More than a foot of rain hasn't stopped the fire from burning at Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

The Daily Press reports that despite 15 inches of rain and more on the way, the nearly 2-month-old wildfire continues to smolder.

A stretch of U.S. 58 in Suffolk remained closed Wednesday evening because of a fire involving a tractor-trailer.
 
A hazardous-materials team reported that conditions were stabilized shortly before 8:30 p.m., city spokeswoman Debbie George said. 
 

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SUFFOLK A man's body was found in the water about 100 feet off Constant's Wharf Marina in Suffolk. It was discovered Friday during a routine marine patrol at the wharf's no-wake zone, said city spokeswoman Debbie George. The man's body was taken to the medical examiner's office to determine his identity and how he died. The investigation is continuing.

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The city of Suffolk will host an East Suffolk Community Day & Open House from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the East Suffolk Community Center, 138 S. 6th St.

The free event, which has been organized to celebrate health, fitness and active living, will feature activities geared towards a healthy body and mind.

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A man's girlfriend was charged after he was struck by a car and taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in serious condition Sunday morning. Shannon M. Goldston, 21, of Suffolk was charged with malicious wounding, hit-and-run property damage, driving a motor vehicle while license is suspended or revoked, and reckless driving, a Suffolk police news release said.

The School Board has called a special meeting for 10:15 a.m. today to consider contributing to a high school band trip and to continue discussions about the superintendent search and the location of a new elementary school.

Smoke envelops Jane Price of Chesapeake, who is Northern Cheyenne, during a purification ritual Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at the Nansemond Indian Tribe's 22nd annual Powwow at the Lone Star Lakes Lodge in Suffolk. The powwow began Saturday and ended Sunday afternoon at the edge of the Nansemond River. (Bill Tiernan | The Virginian-Pilot)

By James Thomas Jr.
Correspondent
NORTH SUFFOLK
A grand birthday party and homecoming is planned Sunday for a Suffolk woman whose character became one of the area's most popular urban legends.