Alex Perry, Author at The Suffolk News-Herald - Page 10 of 175

News

Suffolk’s arm-wrestling champ

Six women flexed their muscles and gave it their all, but only one dominated the inaugural Suffolk Ladies Arm Wrestling competition. Tough-as-nails competitor Jillian Rensch ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 10:30 pm

News

You Asked: Why is Virginia ‘for Lovers’?

A Suffolk reader recently asked via email what the story was behind the famous “Virginia is For Lovers” slogan, and the website virginia.org had the ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 10:25 pm

News

Nutty reveal on Super Bowl Sunday

After a week and a half of mourning, the nation got a reprieve on Sunday evening when they learned that Mr. Peanut is not truly ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Monday, February 3, 2020 9:38 pm

News

Three expos at one downtown event

The Suffolk Executive Offices Foundation will hold the second annual Young Entrepreneur Business Expo on Feb. 22 at the Suffolk Riverfront Hilton Garden Inn. There ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Monday, February 3, 2020 9:35 pm

News

Spelling Bee F-U-N in Suffolk

Suffolk’s best spellers need to find their best costumes and get ready to “sting” the competition at the Suffolk Education Foundation’s Grown-Up Spelling Bee spelling ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Friday, January 31, 2020 10:32 pm

News

Teamwork at Teen Lock-In

Teenagers broke the ice on Friday night with a hula hoop and relay race at Morgan Memorial Library. Suffolk Public Library staff had icebreakers for ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:53 pm

Columnists

Email your suggestions for features

The Suffolk News-Herald is looking for suggestions from Suffolk readers for two new, bi-weekly features. One of these features answers common reader questions, and the ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:47 pm

News

Saturday expo celebrates black history

Suffolk Public Library staff will kick off Black History Month activities with an exciting exhibition on Saturday, featuring local African American business owners and fascinating ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:19 pm

News

Volunteer helps local pet community

Editor’s Note: The Featured Volunteer is a new feature that will run every other week in the Suffolk News-Herald. To suggest a volunteer you love, ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:16 pm

News

Winter reading goal met

Readers can rejoice in reaching the Suffolk Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge goal for January — and they can also keep reading to once again ... Read more

by Alex Perry, Monday, January 27, 2020 9:41 pm

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus

  • Special Section

  • Calendar of events