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Lightning Strike Sparks House Fire in Suffolk
A lightning strike is being blamed for a residential fire that severely damaged a two-story home in the ...
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Suffolk Man Wanted in Connection with 2022 Homicide
The Suffolk Police Department is actively searching for William Jeffrey Holland, 32, a resident of Suffolk, in relation ...
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Fire Station 11 to improve response times in North Suffolk
Suffolk Fire and Rescue (SFR) celebrated the completion of Fire Station 11 on Friday morning with a ceremonial ...
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Solenis expansion will bring 45 new jobs
Solenis is expanding its existing manufacturing operation in the City of Suffolk. The expansion includes a new 80,000-square-foot ...
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SPS cell phone policy amended to align with law
Amendments to Suffolk Public School’s cell phone policy were unanimously approved by the School Board during the July ...
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Evans returns to give back through hoops
Former Nansemond River High School basketball player Shannon Evans is returning to his alma mater to host a ...
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Local wildlife refuge rehabs thousands of animals
With three locations in Suffolk, Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge has over 40 rehabbers across Virginia. The refuge takes in ...
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Suffolk’s Brandon Lowe earns second MLB All-Star nod
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, a Suffolk native, was named to the 2025 American League All‑Star ...
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Council reviews progress on city projects
The Suffolk City Council received a comprehensive update on construction projects throughout the area during its July 2 ...
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Hughes tapped as interim city manager
Kevin Hughes was unanimously approved as Suffolk’s interim city manager at the city council’s July 2 meeting. Hughes ...
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Kilby Shores trespasser pleads not guilty
After trespassing at Kilby Shores Elementary and barricading himself in the bathroom with two students last year, Vontrail ...
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Western Tidewater Health District Launches 2025 Health Survey
The Western Tidewater Health District (WTHD) will conduct door-to-door surveys as part of its 2025 Community Health Assessment ...
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Suffolk to Welcome New Mural by Miami-Based Artist
The Suffolk Art League and Keep Suffolk Beautiful are excited to announce a new public art project coming ...
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Ag Specialist shares ideas to aid local farmers
Julia Hillegass, Suffolk’s Agricultural Specialist, presented to the Suffolk Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber on Wednesday, June ...
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Suffolk ECDC evaluates child care crisis in Suffolk
The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission (ECDC) hosted a roundtable on Wednesday, June 18, to discuss the city’s ...
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Isle of Wight bomb suspect to change plea to guilty
Brad Spafford, the Isle of Wight County man accused of stockpiling more than 150 pipe bombs, plans to ...
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Wildcat family to welcome incoming Forest Glen principal
Patrick Doyle will be joining the Wildcats next school year as Forest Glen Middle School’s new principal. “Dr. ...
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New principal brings passion to Lakeland
As she begins preparing for her first year as the new Lakeland High School Principal, Amber Brown said ...
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SPS celebrates 12 GED graduates
Suffolk Public Schools honored 12 General Education Development graduates on Wednesday, June 18 at Lakeland High School. Guest ...
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Suffolk Public Works earns state honor for transportation project leadership
The City of Suffolk’s Public Works Department has been recognized for its excellence in transportation planning and project ...
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Suffolk unveils $39.5M bond strategy
Suffolk City Council reviewed a detailed financial plan during its June 18 work session, outlining the city’s upcoming ...
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Community car show gathers donations for ForKids community pantry
Mary Perdue has been one of the main advocates for the ForKids community fridge and pantry since its ...
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Council amends local ordinance to align with state review timelines
Suffolk City Council voted unanimously on June 18 to approve a zoning text amendment that brings the city’s ...
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Suffolk Center ‘captures music’ with latest exhibit
“Capturing Music” is the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts’ latest exhibit. It highlights how the visual and performing ...