News
Galatians UCC sponsors Day of Caring
For more than 13 months now, COVID-19 has negatively impacted the lives of so many people around the world. And it is no different here ...
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Faulk makes contributions to F-35 program
By Diana Devaney When Air Force 1st Lt. Jason Faulk walked through the F-35 Joint Program Office doors, ...
Suffolk native makes waves — and music
By Seaman Drace Wilson U.S. Navy Like most sailors, Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Kailyn Phillips brought personal ...
Remembering Coach Baker
Many children have adults in their lives that are like another parent. For many in Suffolk, that was ...
Lakeland teacher shines in first year
Sarah Albright certainly did not count on having to begin her first year of teaching during the coronavirus ...
News
Mayor touts Suffolk’s resiliency
Suffolk Mayor Mike Duman touted the city’s resolve in “a time of great turmoil” during the coronavirus pandemic, but also pointed to it also as ...
by Jimmy LaRoue.
News
TowneBank partners with Roc Solid
TowneBank has partnered with Roc Solid Foundation as presenting sponsor of the nonprofit’s Hope Zone, a new event space at their main office dedicated to ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:29 pm
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Brown holds book launch
In God We Trust Ministries Church Phase 2 recently hosted the book launch of one of its members, Deacon Ernest L. Brown, on April 10. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:25 pm
Editorials
Take advantage of recycling drive
There’s a recycling drive happening this Saturday, and there are lots of good reasons you should go. You might be asking, “What’s the big deal? ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:24 pm
Letters to the Editor
Grateful for arts support
To the editor: In a year of uncertainty and constant change in the world and locally, the Suffolk Public Schools Fine Arts program is thrilled ...
by Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:23 pm
Letters to the Editor
State should ban cruel contests
To the editor: As a Virginia resident who values and respects wildlife and our outdoor heritage, I am disheartened that Virginia still allows wildlife killing ...
by Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:22 pm
Columnists
Living in history
By Nathan Rice The Medes, Egyptians, and Babylonians once held the keys to power in our world, but their empires did not last. It was ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:21 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Police investigate shooting
Suffolk Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Monday evening in the 300 block of Hunter Street. Gunshots heard in the area were reported ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, May 17, 2021 10:33 pm
News
SEF seeks student member
Suffolk Public School students have a new opportunity to be represented by a peer. The Suffolk Education Foundation is taking applications for a student member ...
by Rachel Wartian, Monday, May 17, 2021 9:39 pm
News
Tent revival to hold second meeting
The Tent Revival Committee plans a second meeting in preparation for the fall event for Suffolk and its surrounding areas. A second meeting for the ...
by Rachel Wartian, Monday, May 17, 2021 9:38 pm
News
Gas flowing to region, but still some shortages
As gas shortages stemming from the ransomware cyberattack that caused the Colonial Pipeline to shut down last week begin to ease, fuel prices have reached ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Monday, May 17, 2021 9:38 pm
COVID-19
School division to offer summer COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As has been encouraged by the Virginia Department of Health and state Department of Education, Suffolk Public Schools will be providing an opportunity for students ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:10 pm
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Student wins prestigious scholarship
An alumnus of Kings Fork High School has been awarded a prestigious scholarship as she furthers her education in mechanical engineering. Elizabeth Childs is a ...
by Rachel Wartian, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:09 pm
News
SPS Early Start pre-screening applications available
Pre-screening applications for Suffolk Public Schools’ Early Start program for 4-year-olds are now available at the division’s elementary schools and on its website. Early Start ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:08 pm
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Fire & Rescue honors personnel
The Suffolk Fire & Rescue Department strongly believes in recognizing its own when they are found to be deserving of accolades. Fire Chief Michael J. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:07 pm
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Flag collection for retirement planned at drive
Keep Suffolk Beautiful is hosting a Recycling Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22 at the Suffolk Department of Public Works Operations Facility, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:05 pm
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Sevroog the Sewer Lord
The Tales Untold writing contest was one of three contests that were part of the Suffolk Public Library’s virtual Iconicon program, a week-long series of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:04 pm
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Arson Awareness Week recognized
“National Arson Awareness Week” is recognized annually and is designed to help reduce the frequency and suffering caused by this serious crime. This year’s theme, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:01 pm
Sports
Sports Briefs
NSA baseball defeats Norfolk Collegiate Nansemond-Suffolk Academy defeated Norfolk Collegiate 14-0 in baseball on April 15. NSA runs: Faircloth 3, Crosland 3, Brooks 2, Martin, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 6:58 pm
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Foundation announces scholarships
The S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation recently announced a total of $16,000 in scholarships awarded this year. Brooke Barnes and Marcus Green were awarded general ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 6:57 pm
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Litter cleanup collects tons of trash
AskHRgreen.org and Keep Virginia Beautiful were back again in 2021 to host the Hampton Roads kickoff to the Great American Cleanup on March 26-27. Each ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 6:51 pm
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Old earns appointment to West Point
Nansemond River High School graduating senior Brendan Old has been appointed to the West Point Military Academy to join the class of 2025. West Point ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 6:50 pm
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NAACP asks Isle of Wight’s top prosecutor to recuse herself
Isle of Wight’s NAACP chapter is calling upon the county’s commonwealth attorney, Georgette Phillips, to recuse herself from the Virginia State Police investigation of a ...
by Stephen Faleski, Friday, May 14, 2021 6:12 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Northam relaxes mask mandate
Gov. Ralph Northam has lifted the state’s universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, May 14, 2021 6:04 pm
Letters to the Editor
Acknowledging food bank workers
To the editor: After reading the article, “Foodbank breaks ground on new branch, hub” in the Suffolk News-Herald (April 18) by Titus Mohler, kudos, congratulations ...
by Letters to the Editor, Friday, May 14, 2021 5:42 pm
Letters to the Editor
Oscar winner showcases animals
To the editor: The Oscar for best documentary went to Netflix’s trailblazing documentary “My Octopus Teacher.” The documentary chronicles a complex relationship between a man ...
