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Democrat Clinton Jenkins announces run for new 17th District Senate seat, setting up potential race against Republican Emily Brewer

State Del. Clinton Jenkins, who represents Suffolk as part of the 76th District in the House of Delegates, has announced his intention to run for ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 8:24 pm

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School Board asks for ‘climate’ report on King’s Fork Middle after bullying incidents  

King’s Fork Middle School has been a focal point for its school climate this year, and several people, including a student, have expressed concerns over ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 6:36 pm

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A ‘step’ toward higher pay for city employees

After more than a year in development, Suffolk City Council unanimously approved a compensation and classification plan and adopted step plans for city employees designed ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 6:33 pm

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Board strikes back at council on Education Committee, votes for resolution asking it to reconsider. Mayor says committee will meet with or without board

The Suffolk School Board struck back on the reestablishment of the Education Committee, voting 5-2 Thursday in favor of a resolution asking that City Council ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Saturday, April 9, 2022 12:17 pm

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Police chief wants to use technology, higher pay to recruit and retain officers

The Suffolk News-Herald recently sat down with the city Police Chief Al Chandler, who had been the interim chief for more than a year before ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, April 8, 2022 6:57 pm

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Suffolk Police honor own during awards ceremony

The Suffolk Police Department honored its own Tuesday during its annual awards ceremony held at City Hall. The event is held to honor and recognize ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Thursday, April 7, 2022 5:33 pm

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City’s draft budget calls for tax reduction, staffing increases 

City Manager Al Moor introduced a $767.6 million fiscal year 2023 budget Wednesday that would cut the real estate tax rate by two cents, reduce ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Thursday, April 7, 2022 4:10 pm

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Amazon boosts city’s industrial profile nationally. Is another large-scale fulfillment center on the way?

Suffolk will have the third-largest industrial completion in the nation this year when the 3.8-million-square-foot Amazon robotics fulfillment center opens soon in Northgate Commerce Park, ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5:45 pm

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Keeping the Suffolk Police Department on the ‘cutting edge’ of technology, police chief looks to make it a ‘force multiplier’

The Suffolk News-Herald recently sat down with the city Police Chief Al Chandler, who had been the interim chief for more than a year before ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5:43 pm

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Following split vote of EDA board, Kase Auto Repair Shop to receive downtown business development program grant 

Kase Auto Repair Shop will receive a $10,000 downtown business development program grant from the Economic Development Authority after its board voted 4-3 to offer ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5:36 pm

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