Columnists
Column – Suffolk’s folk tale
As 1985 began, minds were on safety. In January, a House committee approved legislation sponsored by Suffolk Del. J. Samuel Glasscock seeking mandatory use of ...
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Columnists
Column – Spooky Suffolk
The 1983 primary election had a low voter turnout, but nowhere was that more apparent than in one Suffolk precinct. The Airport Precinct, one of ...
by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 4:25 pm
News
Warner helps usher in new era for Suffolk firefighters
A spirit of celebration filled the air as local officials joined U.S. Sen. Mark Warner Friday morning in breaking ground for the city’s new Fire ...
by Jen Jaqua, Friday, August 25, 2023 6:46 pm
News
New businesses add variety to Downtown Suffolk
Exciting changes are on the horizon for Downtown Suffolk as new establishments prepare to make their mark on the landscape. From innovative cafes that blend ...
by Jen Jaqua, Friday, August 25, 2023 6:04 pm
Columnists
Column – Oddities in the city
In the first couple of years of the 1980s, Suffolk battled crimes of theft and school vandalism at a high rate. In March of ’81, ...
by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 7:31 pm
News
Powwow draws record breaking crowd
The 35th annual Nansemond Indian Nation Powwow kicked off Saturday under bright sunny skies. Those who weren’t able to make it out Saturday to see ...
by Jen Jaqua, Saturday, August 19, 2023 5:07 pm
Columnists
Column – Snow, Lava and drought
1980 began with news of Middle East unrest. In January, stories from the front pages read, “Afghan leader warns he’ll seek more Soviet assistance,” “Soviet ...
by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 5:26 pm
Columnists
Column – Digging deeper for coffee
In 1977, Suffolkians proved that no price was too high for coffee. A random sample of restaurants, lunch counters and grocery stores in Suffolk indicated ...
by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 4:31 pm
Columnists
Column – Growing and developing
In 1975 and ’76, the new city of Suffolk was growing and developing quickly. With the economy recovering, residents looked to the future for new ...
by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 5:13 pm
News
Public comments accepted on Dominion rate review
The State Corporation Commission is offering time for the public to give oral comments by telephone on Dominion Energy Virginia’s 2023 biennial review of rates. ...
