BREAKING NEWS
Crash injures four
Multiple people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Monday evening.
Top Stories
Blind student receives scholarship
As Western Branch High School graduate Desmond Walker visited the different stations of the Western Branch High School ...
Protesters: ‘Change starts now’
At a City Hall protest Friday, speakers called for action, not just words, to effect the changes they ...
Food distribution in Hobson Saturday
The Suffolk Christian Fellowship Center continues to expand its outreach into rural areas of Suffolk with its latest ...
Pizza for Providers helps support businesses, nursing homes
Employees at 13 Hampton Roads nursing homes, including two in Suffolk, received free pizzas Wednesday as part of ...
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March set for Wednesday
A Black Justice March will take place this Wednesday in downtown Suffolk. The march is being organized by Bishop A.S. Hall Sr. of the Balm ...
by Tracy Agnew.
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Residents give back
In an outdoor gathering on Friday, the residents of Lake Prince Woods retirement community thanked the staff for their service throughout the pandemic. As news ...
by Rachel Wartian, Monday, June 8, 2020 9:29 pm
BREAKING NEWS
No injuries in downtown house fire
Suffolk firefighters responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Pinner Street on Saturday morning.
by Tracy Agnew, Saturday, June 6, 2020 4:08 pm
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Academic Announcements
Warren named to Dean’s List Iman Warren, of Suffolk, was named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at Georgia State University. To be eligible for ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:02 pm
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New scholarship established at Camp
Thanks to a generous donor, a newly established scholarship will help graduating high school seniors continue their education at Camp Community College. The $55,000 scholarship ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:00 pm
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Camp celebrates registered nursing completers
Camp Community College Nursing and Allied Health Department recognized the registered nursing Class of 2020 with a special pinning ceremony held virtually May 6 on ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:59 pm
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City residents get tested for COVID-19
While Rosa Steward appreciated the opportunity to get tested for COVID-19 on Friday, it didn’t make it feel any better when the cotton swabs were ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:54 pm
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Council praises city protests
Suffolk City Council started out its meeting Wednesday with a moment of silence for the murder of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who was killed ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:53 pm
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Local attorney keeps memory of D-Day alive
By Max Lonzanida Public Affairs Officer, Hampton Roads Naval Museum On June 5-6, 1944, the allied invasion of France commenced. Many recall scenes of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:52 pm
Editorials
Black. Lives. Matter.
We’ll say it unequivocally again.
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:49 pm
Columnists
The role of religious leaders in a pandemic
By Abigail St. E. Bilby As places of worship across Virginia begin to resume their ministries, committees draft guidelines for social distancing and mask-wearing requirements, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:48 pm
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Taking a bite out of Phase II
As most of the state moved into its Phase II reopening on Friday, local restaurants started to open their dining rooms. With the escalating June ...
by Rachel Wartian, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:38 pm
Columnists
Who are the real looters?
By Nathan Richardson In the words of Frederick Douglass, “Truth is proper and beautiful at all times and all places.” That being said, he was ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:37 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Police seek shooting suspect
Police are seeking a suspect in a shooting incident that happened early Thursday morning.
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 5, 2020 3:30 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Man dies in crash
A Portsmouth man died in a crash Thursday evening.
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:26 am
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for meals program
To the editor: I’m not sure who came up with the meals program for Suffolk Public Schools, but it is really a beautiful thing. I ...
by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:02 pm
Letters to the Editor
Reflections after Floyd’s death
To the editor: Words fail me, a white pastor, as I try to express an understanding of the pain and anger and sadness that have ...
by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:01 pm
Columnists
From the best of times to the worst of times
By Myrtle Thompson That picture of George Floyd left me weeping. There was no justice for him. Why nobody stopped this travesty should haunt all of us, ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:59 pm
Columnists
Peace attend my way
By QuaWanna Bannarbie Some years ago, I learned the story behind the hymn “It is Well With My Soul.” According to an article published online ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:58 pm
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Success continues to grow
By Rachel Wartian With the rise of more sponsors, Healthy Suffolk can provide even more kits for “Gardens to Go.” Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Healthy ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:56 pm
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SPS extends Edgenuity, adjusts grading
Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III announced that the school division would keep Edgenuity courses available through Monday morning. Though the fourth quarter ends Friday, ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:51 pm
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Council makes in-person return
Suffolk City Council had another first Wednesday for its meeting — the first in which everyone in the chamber wore masks.
by Jimmy LaRoue, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:29 pm
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Libraries go virtual for summer
By Rachel Wartian Many summer activities are choosing a virtual approach this year. This includes Suffolk Public Library’s launch of their summer reading challenges and ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 9:55 pm
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Virtual Tour and camp scheduled
By Rachel Wartian The Hampton Roads Tour de Cure and kids’ camp are going virtual this year. The Tour de Cure is letting participants run, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 9:51 pm
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Marchers deliver ‘a disturbance to the silence’
They spoke passionately — of their fears and their aspirations.
by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 10:45 pm
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Phase II reopening to begin Friday
Suffolk and the rest of Virginia will be able to move into Phase II of the state’s reopening plan beginning Friday, with the exception of ...
