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Column – Rocking the day away

Technology and education advances were the highlights of 1987 and ’88. In February of 1987, the City Council took a big step in expanding citizen ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 4:57 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5:29 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 4:25 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Friday, August 25, 2023 6:46 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Friday, August 25, 2023 6:04 pm

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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, ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 7:31 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Saturday, August 19, 2023 5:07 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 5:26 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 4:31 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Jen Jaqua, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 5:13 pm

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