Sussex County
Coverage of Sussex County in the Nexus archive.
- New mobile mammography unit aims to address barriers to receiving care in Sussex County, Delaware
A new mobile mammography unit, TidalHealth Mobile Mammography, launched in Sussex County, Delaware, to improve access to breast cancer screenings. The 3D imaging technology bus operates in areas with limited healthcare access, supported by donations including $100,000 from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation and $125,000 from Joseph Zimmer LLC. It targets underserved regions like Route 13 and Route 113 areas in Sussex County.
- Sussex County dog found shot dead inside a trash bag on the side of the road; $2,500 reward being offered for information
A dog was found shot dead inside a trash bag on the side of the road in Sussex County, Virginia. A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, and Sussex County Animal Services is seeking public assistance.
- Sussex County town continues data center fight
Andover Township in New Jersey initially approved a data center development in May, but reversed the decision and imposed a ban following public opposition. Pennsylvania-based National Land Developers, LLC is involved in the project.
- Man indicted in fatal crash of VDOT worker in Sussex County
A 59-year-old man was indicted for a July 1 crash on Route 640 in Sussex County that killed a Virginia Department of Transportation worker and injured another. The incident involved a 2014 International Prostar tractor trailer, according to Virginia State Police.
- 59-year-old North Carolina man faces additional charges after crash killed VDOT employee, injured another
A 59-year-old North Carolina man was indicted by a grand jury on additional charges following a July 1 crash in Sussex County that resulted in the death of a Virginia Department of Transportation employee and injured another individual.
- VDOT employee dead, another hurt after fiery crash in Sussex
A Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) employee is dead and another is hospitalized following a fiery crash in Sussex County. The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Delaware Sen. Chris Coons injured in Sussex County car crash
Delaware Senator Chris Coons was injured in a multi-vehicle car crash in Sussex County. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, as he announced on social media.
- Top Democrat lawmaker suffers minor injuries in Delaware car crash
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., sustained minor injuries in a Delaware multi-vehicle crash caused by a driver's medical emergency. He was treated at Beebe Hospital and is expected to recover fully, with no serious injuries reported.
- Top Democrat lawmaker suffers minor injuries in Delaware car crash
Sen. Chris Coons suffered minor injuries in a Delaware multi-vehicle crash caused by a driver experiencing a medical emergency. He was treated at Beebe Hospital and expects a full recovery, with no serious injuries reported.
- Tornado warning issued in Sussex County amid severe storms
A tornado warning was issued for Sussex County late Monday night due to severe storms. The warning highlights potential severe weather conditions in the area.
- Delaware program aims to expand maternal care access in rural communities
Delaware's La Red Health Center, in partnership with the Delaware State Housing Authority and community organizations, has launched the MOMS initiative to improve maternal care access for rural women, particularly women of color and immigrant families, through mobile health units and community outreach. The program addresses barriers like transportation, lack of culturally competent providers, and cost issues affecting prenatal care access.
- Sussex County Man Convicted for $2.1 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
A man from Sussex County, New Jersey, was convicted for fraudulently obtaining over $2.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and laundering the proceeds.