BREAKING NEWS
Sewage overflowing into Shingle Creek after heavy rain
A sewer pump station on Saunders Drive in Suffolk is overflowing into Shingle Creek as a result of significant rainfall and elevated water levels.
Top Stories
Steady turnout on first day of early voting
More than 200 people had voted early in Suffolk through midday Sept. 18 on the first day of ...
‘Operation Chill’ is back
As September arrives, a chill is in the air, but that’s not the only chill that has returned. ...
One man hurt in officer-involved shooting; officers not injured
Suffolk Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday evening. Officers responded to the 5500 block of ...
Back together on stage
The virtual concert series is returning this fall in a new hybrid format. After a successful summer, “Together ...
News
An exceptional camp
Camp25 is having a camp for children and teens with special needs for ages 4 to 16. Camp Exceptional is a one-day camp that works ...
by Rachel Wartian.
Editorials
More ways to vote
There’s a lot at stake in the upcoming election, and thanks to new laws in Virginia, you can have your say earlier than in previous ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 18, 2020 6:15 pm
Letters to the Editor
2020 United for Infrastructure
To the editor: The region’s public infrastructure is critical to our quality of life, our safety and our economic vitality. Infrastructure assets include roads, bridges, ...
by Letters to the Editor, Friday, September 18, 2020 6:14 pm
Columnists
Rules of engagement for COVID-era teams
By QuaWanna Bannarbie My neighbors and I stood outside looking in the direction where we expected the school bus to appear with the meal delivery ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 18, 2020 6:13 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Forum for mayor candidates Saturday
A forum for Suffolk mayoral candidates will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 19 at the Living Waters Christian Center at 1226 White ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, September 18, 2020 3:59 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Dozens of city roads affected by flooding
Several roads throughout Suffolk have flood-related roadway closures and high water. Conditions may change rapidly, so stay away while traveling. 1300 block Holland Road not ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 18, 2020 10:34 am
News
VHSL: No sports before December
The Virginia High School League will not allow schools to resume sports until Dec. 7 after its Executive Committee voted unanimously to adopt a “Championships ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:36 pm
News
Planners: Sign ordinance out of compliance
City planners told the Planning Commission that Suffolk’s sign ordinance is out of compliance and needs to be updated. “This is a result of recognizing ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:34 pm
News
Rotary with a special delivery
First responders and charity organizations received a special delivery for lunch on Thursday. The Rotary Club of Suffolk delivered 150 boxed meals from Holland’s Market ...
by Rachel Wartian, Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:33 pm
News
Western Tidewater under flash flood watch
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the Western Tidewater region, which will remain in effect through Friday evening. Four to ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:39 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Subject shot by police identified as Windsor man
The subject in Wednesday evening’s officer-involved shooting in the Oakland community has been identified as Andrew Brock Jr., 30, of Windsor, according to a city ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:34 pm
News
Walking by faith
A new way to help your physical and spiritual health is coming to Suffolk. Suffolk Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of North Broad ...
by Rachel Wartian, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:54 pm
News
NSA: ‘No worries’ being back in school
Though Nansemond Suffolk-Academy students and teachers have made adjustments to their routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most say they have no qualms about resuming ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:51 pm
News
Four arrested in shooting incident
Suffolk Police have arrested four teens following their investigation into a shooting into an occupied residence that occurred earlier this year, according to a city ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:43 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Police officer uninjured after vehicle shot
A Suffolk Police Department officer was uninjured when the officer’s vehicle was shot at in the area of the 200 block of North Broad Street ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:47 pm
News
School division to hire more custodians
Suffolk Public Schools will hire seven full time and a handful of part-time positions at a cost of about $475,000 as part of its efforts ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:14 pm
News
Board votes to appeal FOIA decision
The Suffolk School Board has voted to appeal a Circuit Court decision that it and some of its members violated the Freedom of Information Act.
by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:13 pm
News
Suffolk club celebrates 125 years
The second oldest literary club in Virginia celebrated 125 years with an exhibit that barely had the chance to shine.
by Rachel Wartian, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:11 pm
News
Suffolk Family YMCA takes part in Welcoming Week
Through Sept. 20, the Suffolk Family YMCA is free and open to the public as part of its Welcoming Week that began Sept. 12.
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:10 pm
Editorials
Schedule your gift today
We know that sometimes we sound like a broken record on this page encouraging people to give blood, but it’s an important gift you can ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:09 pm
Columnists
Keep moving forward!
Have you ever wished that you could go back to a certain time in your life? A time when things were better?
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:08 pm
Columnists
Parental assistance required
By Nathan Rice Last year, a mother shared concerns about her child’s performance at school. She lamented some things about her daughter’s overall effort in ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:07 pm
News
CAPS BBQ is back
A delicious and convenient fundraiser is returning to Suffolk this weekend. The Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk is holding its fifth annual barbecue fundraiser from ...
by Rachel Wartian, Monday, September 14, 2020 9:19 pm
News
Pitchkettle Road realignment meeting scheduled
The city has scheduled a public meeting for the $7.7 million Pitchkettle Road realignment project, in which it will feature three potential design alternatives. The ...
by Jimmy LaRoue, Monday, September 14, 2020 9:18 pm
News
A field day win
ForKids held its annual event to benefit the Suffolk and Western Tidewater areas on Monday. The annual ForKids golf tournament turned into a three-part, all-day ...
by Rachel Wartian, Monday, September 14, 2020 9:17 pm
News
Public comment policies clarified, reviewed
Reviewing proposed changes to policies on public speakers at its meetings, the Suffolk School Board received clarity on who would be allowed to speak during ...
