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Camp baseball splits games in Myrtle Beach trip
The Camp Community College baseball team split four games on its trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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No injuries reported after crash
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Stomping out isolation
Girls on the Run is changing its program to allow girls to meet together again safely.
Young making the most of opportunity at Hampton
Nylah Young may have been a two-time All-State selection and Southeastern District Player of the Year while at ...
Railroad looking into crossing gate errors
The railroad crossing gates on North Main Street have faced technical problems on multiple occasions within the last ...
Tower 112 now under new ownership
One of Main Street’s landmarks has been sold to a new owner. On Feb. 25, Ralph Nahra, the ...
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Census delays could push back November elections
November elections in Suffolk and throughout the state could be pushed back due to delays with the Census Bureau as it announced recently that data ...
by Staff Reports.
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No injuries reported after crash
No injuries were reported as a result of a six-vehicle accident Thursday morning.
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:50 pm
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Police make arrest in child abuse investigation
Suffolk Police have arrested a man following a child abuse investigation that began more than a year ago, according to a city press release.
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 6:00 pm
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Three injured in crash
Suffolk Police and Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to a four-vehicle accident that occurred on Route 58 Westbound near the landfill on Wednesday afternoon.
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:36 pm
Columnists
Camp celebrates golden anniversary
By Teresa Beale “We give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.” — mission statement of ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:45 pm
Columnists
A call to the descendants of the maroons
By Tonya S. Swindell A unique story in our nation’s history sheds light on a surprising mystery that happened locally during the difficult days of ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:45 pm
Editorials
Know your flood risk
Gov. Ralph Northam has declared March 14-20 as Virginia Flood Awareness Week, and it comes at quite an opportune time this year. First of all, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:44 pm
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Raising money to help kids’ mental health
With a pandemic, illness and everyday life worries, a local fundraising group is doing what they can to improve children’s mental health. The Esprit de ...
by Rachel Wartian, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:41 pm
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Two men injured in late-night shooting
Suffolk Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday evening and injured two men.
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:51 am
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Suffolk City Attorney moves to the bench
Helivi Holland has been both a prosecutor, a defense attorney and a city attorney among the jobs in her career.
by Jimmy LaRoue, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:38 pm
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Police investigate shooting involving juvenile
Suffolk Police are investigating a shooting involving a male juvenile that happened Monday evening.
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:27 pm
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School Board, Story settle FOIA case
The Suffolk School Board and the member who sued it — again — have reached a settlement in a second Freedom of Information Act case. ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Monday, March 1, 2021 8:37 pm
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Homicide suspect arrested
Suffolk Police and a joint operation of other agencies took a homicide suspect into custody on Saturday.
by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 27, 2021 11:37 am
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Southampton Parkway pursuits lead to arrests
A Suffolk man has been charged following a Feb. 25 high speed chase down Southampton Parkway. According to Maj. Camden Cobb, spokesman for the Southampton ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 6:36 pm
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Winter storms create a greater need for blood donations
After winter storms swept across the nation, including parts of Virginia, the American Red Cross needs blood donations.
by Rachel Wartian, Friday, February 26, 2021 6:11 pm
COVID-19
COVID-19 patients keeping area ICUs busy
In a normal year, about five million people are admitted into hospital intensive care units, and on average, they are about two-thirds full, according to ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, February 26, 2021 6:06 pm
Columnists
More budget season distractions
By Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck An opinion written in the Suffolk News-Herald titled “Johnson a dangerous consideration for the board” (by Miller Cary, Feb. 21) surfaced ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 5:59 pm
Columnists
Celebrating Black history
By Chris Quilpa Black History Month, ending today, is a month-long event to honor and recognize the many accomplishments of African Americans who have made ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 5:58 pm
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Giveaway at Suffolk Christian Church rescheduled
Suffolk Christian Church has postponed a clothing and coat giveaway set for this weekend due to weather. This giveaway was originally scheduled to be held ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:23 pm
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Man arrested following domestic assault, carjacking
A Suffolk man has been charged with carjacking, malicious wounding and grand larceny after an altercation with a family member ended with him stealing her ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 1:12 pm
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Man indicted in homicide
Suffolk Police are still seeking the public’s assistance in locating Keishon Aljamonte Robinson, 25, of Suffolk, on outstanding charges related to the Feb. 6 homicide ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:50 pm
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Superintendent introduces $193.8 million budget
Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III’s proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget of $193.8 million would be a nearly 7% increase over the current budget, but ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, February 26, 2021 1:17 am
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School Board appoints former mayor Johnson to Sleepy Hole Borough seat
The Suffolk School Board has appointed former mayor Linda Johnson to fill the Sleepy Hole Borough seat on an interim basis.
by Jimmy LaRoue, Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:14 pm
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Greater Sweet Beulah puts together a history book
Greater Sweet Beulah Apostolic Church is putting together a biography of the church’s history. The biography is called “Greater Sweet Beulah Apostolic Church Black History ...
by Rachel Wartian, Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:11 pm
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January grand jury indicts 51
The Suffolk grand jury in January handed down 189 indictments against 51 defendants. The full grand jury report is below: Sandra D. Adams Turner ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:52 pm
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Educating about HBCUs
A new book has been published to teach kids about HBCUs. “Why an HBCU?” is a children’s book written by Suffolk author Dr. Kawanna Ward ...
