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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Birding Festival
Crash claims driver's life
Dick's Sporting Goods will open its doors Wednesday, with grand opening events b...
How much would you be willing to pay to use your debit card? Bank of America hop...
Suffolk residents have recycled 300 tons of material in the first month of the n...
History author visits Creekside Elementary School
Western Branch defeated King's Fork 12-7 on the second straight week of Monday n...
FBI honors Bob Stephens
Holland Road is back open after a fatal accident that occurred earlier this afte...
Suffolk firefighters are checking a report of smoke at Kilby Shores Elementary S...
Holland Road is closed after a three-vehicle accident at its intersection with C...
Couple has Civil War wedding
Civil War-themed nuptials take place in Whaleyville
City Council members talk about what they want from General Assembly
Homearama features a number of special events
National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognizes Suffolk students
City, NAACP tweak redistricting maps
Lakeland suffers first loss of season
What was the best surprise you ever had? Probably not as good as this one!
Lakeland, King's Fork miss state accreditation because of new graduation benchmark
City, NAACP make changes to original proposed maps
Astute Electronics to expand Harbour View location, bring three new jobs
Restaurant damaged by Irene reopens
Heartbreaker for Lakeland ... Oscar Smith scored another touchdown after the gam...
The weather is really messing with Suffolk football tonight! Nansemond River def...
Two suspects rob ABC store Friday morning
Two lanes of Route 58 — one eastbound and one westbound — still are closed follo...
It's almost the end of the work day? How are you going to celebrate the weekend?
Navy Exchange announces distribution center in Suffolk
In the last day of City Council's retreat on Friday, they will discuss solid was...
Police seek two robbery suspects
Lunch fit for a queen ... The new Peanut Fest Queen, that is!
Navy Exchange plans a distribution site at CenterPoint. Now that the development...
Some big decisions need to be made on SPSA — and soon, consultant warns
City plans to make park improvements, including dog parks, public water access a...
Ace to hire 75 for distribution center
City Council discusses transportation projects in retreat. On Thursday, they'll...
Students, adults gather for "See You at the Pole"
Port Authority board wants to support Route 460 monetarily
Researchers at VMASC earn award for simulating how mortgage default can "spread"...
City makes staffing changes to prepare for city hall project
This is why you should keep your state inspection up to date...
Gov. Bob McDonnell and local officials have announced that Ace Hardware will be...
Wildfire pumped thousands into local economy
City Council starts its retreat Wednesday. We'll be there covering it. What do Y...
Firefighters battling blaze in Dismal Swamp brought money to town — and they spe...
Everything from artwork to place settings is up for grabs at Homearama
You can play blackjack or bet on the horses, all to benefit a local organization
Grand jury indicts 39 defendants on 99 charges
Suffolk Police lieutenant graduates from FBI National Academy
Man gets 15 years for murder
Man gets 15 years for murder
Man gets 15 years for 1994 murder
City Council to hold retreat this week
Like art and wine? Try Art d'Vine
Deadline to apply to vote by absentee ballot is fast approaching
Fundraising motorcycle ride rescheduled again
Man pens book on the life and business lessons taught by a paper route
Monday Night Scoreboard: Lakeland 26, Western Branch 23 Great Bridge 40, King's...
Retiring police officer says he's "reached every goal."
City Council standing committees are more important than you think.
SCCA season opens with Scottish folk artist Al Stewart.
Pet-blessing service planned
Looking for the score for Friday's King's Fork @ Great Bridge game? The game was...
King's Kids is growing, just in time for their anniversary celebration.
City Hall readies for its makeover.
SCC closes Bank of the Commonwealth
Friday Night Scoreboard: Oscar Smith 21, Nansemond River 0 Bishop Sullivan 38, N...
Friday Night Football
Lakeland High School has cancelled all its afternoon activities for Friday, incl...
Be on the lookout Suffolkians. A tornado warning has been issued for Suffolk and...
Who's excited about seeing The Charlie Daniels Band at Suffolk Peanut Festival?...
Obici's legacy lives
City: NAACP map 'not viable'
City says NAACP map is 'not legally viable' in its current form
Search and rescue workers practice techniques
Two Suffolk-based nurses honored by nurses' foundation
Britt fund to raise money for scholarships for minorities to attend medical school
S. Quay Road closed most of Wednesday night after tractor-trailer fire
Salvation Army nears goal
Proposed cancer center in Harbour View gets Virginia Department of Health approval
Good news from Dismal Swamp — The fire is almost out
Salvation Army nears fundraising goal for new building
Planning Commission recommends approval of flood map, tattoo parlor
Church to host "See You Before the Pole" rally
Another 18 hours or so to vote. C'mon let's run up those numbers!
A meeting for residents of the Whaleyville Borough to learn about the city admin...
Mutt Strut a howling success
Police shut down alleged nip joint
Despite rainy weather, more than 3,000 attend Mutt Strut on Sunday
Boys and Girls Club offers more than just a place to go
Suffolk woman named regional forester
Light attendance trend returns at Sleepy Hole redistricting meeting; Last commun...
Friday Night Football
North Suffolk history: Questions answered
Manganese tints city water pale yellow. Have you noticed it?
City Council work session on Wednesday will include a review of the NAACP's redi...
Ever wondered why all those pilings sticking out of the water near the old Tidew...
Suffolk gymnasts turn themselves upside down in world-record attempt
Tattoo shop, flood maps on Planning Commission agenda
Mutt Strut set for Sunday; Bloods members plead guilty
Last of 11 indicted gang members pleads guilty
Nansemond River beats crosstown rivals
Homearama could bring in thousands in tax revenue
Will you be bringing your mutt to Sunday's Mutt Strut fundraiser?
Pruden Center pilots Microsoft program
Jake Owen fans expected to pack Isle of Wight County Fair on Saturday night
Sunset Concert to be held Saturday night; Features bands whose TGIF concerts wer...
Friday night scoreboard: Nansemond River 27, King's Fork 0 Lakeland 47, Maury 21...
Suffolk man enters murder plea
Suffolk man enters plea in Franklin murder case
Children's Center breaks ground, with the help of some children
Capital improvements plan calls for three new schools, several renovations over...
Vandals trash former Robertson Elementary School
Suffolk man found guilty of murder in Hampton
What a storm! The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warn...
Suffolk falls behind on SAT
Suffolk public school students score below state average on SAT
Economic Development Authority gives $30,000 for W. Washington Street building i...
Suffolk bicycle shop doing fund-raising ride
Pilot Club of Suffolk sells luncheon tickets
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts announces its new season
A special October edition of Suffolk Living magazine will include the "Best of S...
Suffolk spraying for mosquitoes
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Nansemond borough redistricting meeting had the highest turnout yet after five c...
Man who sued city over Crime Line tip drops the case, but says he plans to re-file
Homearama homes are selling like hotcakes — three of nine already have new owner...
Did you hear the plane spraying insecticide over your house? It's because of all...
You can vote for Suffolk woman to have her story published in "Reader's Digest"
There's a lot of mosquitoes in the air, but hopefully not as many after the city...
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Nansemond redistricting meeting tonight
Nansemond redistricting meeting set for Tuesday night
Four new officers pinned
Love cute shoes? You'll want to enter this contest.
Nansemond River Preservation Alliance schedules downtown 'River Talk'
Were you at Taste of Suffolk on Saturday? Let us know what your favorite part was!
Remembering 9/11
Suffolk remembers Sept. 11, 2001
Anyone else remember when Bridge Road just had farms, a store, a restaurant and...
Mutt Strut is a great place to find a new friend
Get your boots dusty at Homearama sneak peek; event continues today
Cavalier field hockey coach Tara Worley reaches 200-win milestone
Group plans fundraiser for burn victim
'Day of Caring' volunteers help out
City Council spends leftover money for capital projects
Volunteers fan out across city for United Way's Day of Caring
AP pass rates improve at Suffolk high schools
Senators secure Craney Island expansion money
Holland mourns well-known citizen
Friday Night Football
Friday night scoreboard: Lakeland 41, Hickory 15 King's Fork 19, Indian River 16...
Paul D. Camp Community College is turning 40 this month. To commemorate the mile...
Last chance to send us your Sept. 11, 2001 stories. Where were you when you foun...
NAACP map challenged
Councilman Curtis Milteer challenges NAACP map
City prepares to host Homearama at Riverfront community
Mosaic Cafe reopens after renovations
Warriors, Cavs looking to build on last week's wins
Raffle to support Whaleyville couple's nephew's lung transplant
Isaacs arraigned on DUI charge
Special prosecutor from Norfolk will handle Isaacs DUI case
City changes charitable exemption process
More weird weather today; combination of Lee leftovers and regular late-summer w...
City reviews lessons Irene taught
Local men attend Martin Luther King Jr. memorial ceremony
Chuckatuck plans Sept. 11 tribute on Sunday
We want to hear your stories about Sept. 11, 2001. Where were you when you found...
The Ruby Tuesday restaurant on Godwin Boulevard was robbed Tuesday night
The Suffolk courthouse was evacuated Wednesday morning because of a bomb threat
NAACP proposes district map
NAACP puts forth its own redistricting plan
Only one person speaks at public meeting in Cypress borough on redistricting
Sentara to offer "drive-through" flu shots this Saturday
City Council to consider moving money to capital projects
Tornado watch expires; no twisters reported in the city
We want to hear your stories about Sept. 11, 2001. Where were you when you found...
School begins for about 14,000 kids
More than 14,000 kids start school today, many of them for the first time
New recycling program begins today
More than a month after swamp fire was reported, it's still burning
FEMA approves city for disaster recovery funds
New Chuckatuck church plans party for community
Hidden history in Harbour View
Hidden history in Harbour View: Workers discovered fort while clearing land for...
Suffolk Public Schools social workers to participate in suicide prevention walk
Suffolk Humane Society foster volunteers provide valuable service
Want to get a golf cart for $10? Here's your chance. If the cart doesn't appeal...
Put on your dusty boots and head to Homearama for preview
Suffolk sheriff's son charged with DUI
Governor seeks federal funds to help Suffolk, other localities recover from Iren...
Suffolk Humane Society signs lease on new office in Driver
Communities receive awards for outstanding participation in National Night Out
Series of forums to feature Isle of Wight candidates
Suffolk's Friday night scoreboard: Lakeland 41, Deep Creek 0 Nansemond River 22,...
This cutie was released back into Lone Star Lakes Park on Wednesday, thanks to t...
Hurricane Irene brings 15 blessings to Sentara Obici Hospital
Police say distracted driver caused wreck on Route 58 on Monday
New NSA director of admissions knows the school well
Evacuees come home to find it was burglarized
Electric workers come from Tennessee, Ohio, elsewhere to help restore power to H...
Friends of Suffolk Library still seeking permanent home for book sale
Here's a word problem for you: How much rain can one hurricane drop on a 6,000-a...
Suffolk scavenger hunt will raise money for community programs
Suffolk native, believed to be the first black brigadier general from Suffolk, dies
Are you one of the 15 mothers who delivered at Sentara Obici Hospital during the...
Farmers say Irene was a mixed blessing
Red Cross volunteers distribute hot meals to people still without power
Flooding in Kimberly-area businesses recedes quickly
Health Department warns residents to beware of mold problems
A public information meeting on commercial trucks has been set for Wednesday nig...
Irene vs. fire: Fire still wins
Gas stations struggle to keep up with demand
Restaurants come back online after storm, much to the pleasure of local residents
Safety tips for power outage: Be safe using generators and use caution with food
Route 58 was closed for part of Monday afternoon while emergency crews cleared a...
Suffolk damage estimate is up to $2.2 million; City will again distribute potabl...
Dominion says 90-95 percent of its customers will have power restored by Friday
We just added photos of Irene's devastation throughout Suffolk.
Damage in Suffolk estimated at $1.8 million
Damage from Irene in Suffolk estimated at $1.8; Bulk pickups through Sept. 30 wi...
City imposes curfew again; Suffolk Public Schools and NSA closed tomorrow
Unexpected winds hit late in storm
Residents clean up trees, debris
City's emergency operations center gets first test from Irene
Check the link for the most up-to-date road closures and other information. We w...
Suffolk will distribute potable water today and tomorrow
Dozens of roads closed; City beginning cleanup measures
Winds appear to be calmer, but there could still be stronger gusts
Many local churches have canceled services Sunday morning. Make sure to call you...
Tell us how Hurricane Irene affected you. How bad is the flooding? Did any trees...
City imposes curfew between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. Law enforcement officers and regul...
High tide to hit at 8:30 p.m.; Will result in severe flooding along Nansemond Ri...
Several roads closed because of trees, flooding
Tornado watch issued for Suffolk; President declares federal emergency in Virginia
Irene: A little weaker, but still headed this way
Tonight's Bulldog football game against Norfolk's Bookers has been postponed unt...
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We'll post all the latest news on Hurricane Irene at this link throughout the we...
Last-minute preparations for Hurricane Irene
Local church starts building addition on firm footing ... Guess what book is bur...
Suffolk grand jury indicts man accused of carjacking
Police break up downtown fight Wednesday
We're posting the latest on Hurricane Irene at this link throughout the weekend....
Here's an interesting map where you can contribute to research of earthquakes by...
Smoky conditions expected in Suffolk, Chesapeake, Norfolk today
Suffolk residents told to prepare for "Isabel-like" conditions
New pharmacy holds grand opening at Western Tidewater Free Clinic
Kids learn about forensic science
F.A.I.T.H. riders to hold Shoebox Ride; Event set for Saturday, but rain date is...
Back to School for Suffolk - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Earthquake shakes Virginia
Residents shaken after earthquake strikes East Coast
Hurricane Irene sets sights on Virginia
NAACP youth to hold summit on getting priorities straight
Tommy Norment wins primary in 3rd district, which includes Driver and Ebenezer p...
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AmeriCorps team joins the fight against wildfire
Is your cat or dog behind on its rabies shots? Now might be a good time to catch...
Are you in need of food? There will be a food giveaway on Friday at 400 Bank St.
Chow down for the Boys and Girls Club
City names new finance director
Nansemond Indian powwow continues today
Former TCC campus has storied past and bright future
SRHA honors youth and adult residents who excel in their studies
Formerly abused dog now in foster care, helping raise money for Mutt Strut
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and First Baptist Christian School prepare to begin cl...
Man charged with trying to photograph up woman's skirt
Plans would put radiation treatment center in North Suffolk
Vacant house burns on Wellons Street
Nansemond River marching band practices 8 hours a day to make it perfect
SCCA boards to appoint search committee to find new director
Eat delicious frozen snacks and help domestic violence victims at the same time
Tonight's TGIF canceled because of air quality concerns
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Be careful in the 'super-fog'
Suffolk finds money in old capital projects funds; decides to spend it on more c...
Suffolk students under state average on ACT
Union workers strike in Suffolk
Police investigate death of Windsor man in Rhode Island
Former Oysterette owner given three months to pay off meals taxes
Leave early Friday morning — smoke might slow you down, officials say
Dense smoke expected Thursday morning, authorities say
Supporters of Councilman Leroy Bennett turn out to talk redistricting
Tidewater Builders Association dedicates Charity House
Widening project begins on Nansemond Parkway
Planning Commission puts off decision on flood maps
New city assessor named
Two Bloods who committed crimes in Suffolk plead guilty
Planners edit historic district boundaries
Longtime teacher lands dream job in administration as assistant principal at Mac...
Remember the "Cheers" theme song? Customers at this restaurant say it's the plac...
Rumble strips added on Crittenden Road to alert drivers to changing speed
Windsor man charged in armed robberies
Read the incredible story of three men whose legs were blown off in Afghanistan...
Residents flood city's Refuse Hotline with calls about new trash fee; Many say t...
Councilman Leroy Bennett calls meeting at his church to explain the redistrictin...
Man charged in Northbrooke tire-slashings
Stray cat tests positive for rabies
Planning commission to consider historic district, flood zone changes today
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A free-wheeling kitty goes from garage dweller to veterinary mascot
A tale of two roads
Nansemond powwow set for next weekend
Fire acreage holds steady; Officials hope rain will help out
Man charged with growing pot in his home
Police charge two in connection with assault
Wind shifts and brings smoke and ash to areas west of the refuge. Tell us where...
Roll up your sleeve — Sixth-graders need tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis boost...
National League of Cities says most municipal debt is safe from fallout over fed...
Schools to implement new plan to encourage struggling readers
Smoke now moving to the west of the refuge
We just posted photos from inside the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refug...
Only three Suffolk schools meet federal benchmarks
Fire spreads despite the efforts of more than 150 firefighters
TFC Recycling begins delivering bins
Amateur photographers will show off their photos at Friday night event
Man sentenced for shooting neighbor's dog in March
Kids get 'citations' for playing safely
NASA and NOAA captured this incredible satellite image of the smoke coming from...
Alternative redistricting proposal put forth by NSU professor would place Leroy...
People with respiratory conditions should stay inside and take their meds, docto...
Young leaders tour Lockheed Martin, help place medallions on storm drains
Taste of Suffolk to commemorate Sept. 11 anniversary
SRHA to honor its students at event next week
Vote in our poll: Has the recession changed your normal summer plans?
Fire at refuge up to 3,200 acres
Investors hold on during wild market ride
Man charged with rape
Man charged with indecent liberties
High schools holding freshmen orientation soon. Do you remember what your bigges...
News-Herald announces winners of National Night Out coloring contest
Fire in Great Dismal Swamp grows to 2,500 acres, but is not threatening any stru...
Wounded warriors to skydive in Suffolk Sunday; fundraising event is open to the...
Groups grow oysters to help Nansemond River, learn about marine life
Singing their hearts out to earn a spot on the children's chorus
Reunion gala honors Councilman Curtis Milteer
Five sent to area hospitals after Godwin Bridge wreck
A photo of the cloud of smoke rising from the 1,000-acre fire in the Great Disma...
Story No. 2 in our series on North Suffolk history ... Learn how North Suffolk a...
Fire in Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge grows quickly; Suffolk inund...
Operation Inasmuch spreads help across Suffolk
Can toddlers learn concepts like rhythm and beat? Sure, YMCA says
Suffolk voters receive new cards because of state redistricting changes
McCormick, Senate candidate, wants term limits
We just posted photos from National Night Out events in Hall Place, Holland, Wha...
So that's where the smoke is coming from...
Unemployment rate rises in Suffolk, but lower than a year ago
Summer school lets some catch up, others get ahead
King's Fork salutatorian takes part in ODU program for future engineering students
Lakeland teacher to learn about using primary sources in teaching at Library of...
Police seek wanted man for questioning
Odierno, Mullen dismantle U.S. Joint Forces Command
Businesses believe they can bounce back from JFCOM disestablishment
Companies, organizations collecting school supplies
Man who dropped phone at burglary scene found guilty
Police seek suspect in Chinese restaurant robbery
U.S. Joint Forces Command is no more
TyQuan Lewis killer gets 63-year sentence
Counterfeiting suspect captured in North Carolina after police receive tip
Police seek burglars who have victimized several Nansemond Parkway, Wilroy Road...
Tech group honors former Suffolk teacher
Children's advocacy organization seeks volunteers
Suffolk residents have a good 'Night Out'
City officials cut ribbon on Fairgrounds development
Girls kick it into high gear at cheerleading camp
Arts in Suffolk need more support, group decides
Your water might smell bad, but the city says it's still safe to drink.
Are you a Suffolk resident north of Route 58 who has noticed a weird smell or ta...
Do you know anybody in Suffolk who lives in an unusual home? Let us know at trac...
Schottenheimer to help kick off Suffolk's National Night Out
JFCOM disestablishment ceremony set for Thursday
Relay for Life tops last year in fundraising and participants
Man accused of using fake bills to buy Walmart money card
Did you go through Friday night's checkpoint on Godwin Boulevard?
How did a two-square-mile city morph into the largest in Virginia?
Young Farmers visit Suffolk to learn about peanut, cotton industries
Nansemond River valedictorian will study computer science at Longwood University
Ever wonder what's going on in the school buildings during the summer? Click to...
Which Suffolk business has a power bill of up to $100,000 during its peak season...
Suffolk's finest seek their 'phantom' vandal
Cop injured during traffic stop; woman charged with felony assault on officer
BASF will cease production of certain products in January 2012; 50 workers to be...
State offers to chip in a half-billion for new Route 460
Get your school supplies and clothes tax-free next weekend!
Task force in Suffolk, California works on catching the suspects responsible for...
Think teachers in Suffolk are underpaid? Pick up a copy of tomorrow's paper and...
TGIF! In honor of Friday, we posted an assortment of photos we took at Constant'...
Man was impersonating one of their own with an Impala with blue lights, police say
Another member of the Bounty Hunter Bloods pleads guilty
Bill for federal recognition of Nansemond tribe passes Senate committee
SPSA will dump incinerated trash in Suffolk landfill
Read the story to find out where an antique jeep will be stopping in Suffolk thi...
Two suspects plead guilty to baiting bears for 'guaranteed' kills
Former owner of Oysterette restaurant in downtown arrested for back taxes
Five Hillpoint students to participate in National Young Scholars program next m...
Police on the lookout for suspect in larceny from business
Fix that bus! Extreme Makeover: Home Edition bus was in Suffolk for repairs rece...
Leaders hope to bring financial literacy program to Suffolk
Police found a shotgun and marijuana plants inside home where man was killed at...
Sand volleyball ... in Suffolk? Read the story to find out where!
Heat wave breaks more records; Dominion Virginia Power saw record demand for ene...
40 defendants indicted by grand jury
Boy Scouts return from 'trip of a lifetime'
'Peeping Jane' suspects arrested
Police seek missing bulletproof vest
AmeriCorps unit serving at swamp visits Kiwanis Club
Teens learn science through robots, rockets and LEGOs
Handful of volunteers helps clean Oak Lawn Cemetery
Lakeland High School student does internship at Franklin YMCA
Mutt Strut pledge walkers needed; No dog required
First Baptist Christian School valedictorian to attend ODU next year
You Asked: When do we get our recycling bins?
Get ready for the Crab Pickin' with a Purpose by getting your tickets now
The Hon. Albert W. Bates III takes the oath of office as the newest judge in Suffolk's General District Court
Residents concerned by new flood maps
"What did you do on your summer vacation?" "Well, I went on a month-long canoe trip on the James River."
Suffolk Social Security office reduces its hours, but many transactions can be done online.
Been wondering what all that construction is on Godwin Boulevard? Here's your answer.
Is it the heat or the humidity?
Proposed redistricting plan would shift two School Board members out of their seats
Officials urge people to stay in air-conditioned environments during heat wave
City Council tables Foxfield Meadows subdivision, approves several other rezoning requests
City credit ratings are mostly safe from fallout of federal turmoil, officials say
Franklin man thought to be missing tells police he's just staying elsewhere
Working map of new Council boroughs draws Leroy Bennett out of his seat; however, the process is far from over. Read the story to find out how you can make your voice heard in the process.
All-natural veggies and more in store
Would you be nervous performing on a stage with Broadway stars? Not this girl.
Jury deadlocks on most charges in trial
Have you seen this man?
Hot day, fireworks ... It will be just like the Fourth of July on Friday! Except, we hope, for the rain.
Your AC broken down lately? At least it wasn't stolen...
State Atty. Gen. decides more veterans qualify for tax break
Suffolk planners delay decision on historic district changes
Lakeland principal to share Z-block success with other administrators at conference
Firefighters extinguish flames on Bracey Drive over the weekend
Don't you wish you were a kid again so you could sign up for this camp?
Officials say new tests are to blame for lower SOL scores. Read the story and tell us what you think in the comments!
Council members to hear preliminary plan to redraw borough lines
Live in downtown? Did you know you live in a 'food desert,' according to federal officials?
Bear in mind when you see a bear — just leave him alone
100 block of W. Washington St. embodies downtown
'Bells' silent at Suffolk Christian Church — for now
NSA valedictorian Bracey Parr says 'hola' to college in Spain
60 years of service for Magnolia Ruritan Club
Thousands of Sleepy Lake fish die
School Board aims to make schools safer
Former prosecutor makes unusual move - to criminal defense firm
UVA center releases school-age population estimates
Director of Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts resigns
Math, history SOL scores plummet, according to preliminary results. The only subject that showed overall improvement was science.
Traffic engineers want speed lowered on White Marsh Road
National Night Out is just around the corner. Make your plans now for Aug. 2.
Man wanted in assault, abductions of ex-girlfriend, police say
7-year-old boy allegedly found home alone with snakes, pit bulls
An unknown thief or thieves steal half a dozen Dutch ovens from a local Boy Scout troop. There will be no repercussions if they're returned safely.
Second passenger in Saturday accident dies
Are you in line for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" at Harbour View? Snap a picture of you and your friends and send it to us at news@suffolknewsherald.com.
Portsmouth man pleads guilty to racketeering, other charges
Man involved in standoff to be evaluated
Gamers learn how to build their own worlds at camp
EDA names committee for North Suffolk property
Up Center hosts autism group
Armed man surrenders to police after two-hour standoff on King's Fork Road
School's (not) out for summer!
Teen larceny suspect turns self in
Animal cruelty charges upgraded for boy who attacked kitten
Man gets 20 years for drug distribution in Suffolk
Woman robbed at downtown ATM Monday night
Bear cub visits Suffolk church
Man gets 45 years for assaulting WTRJ guard
Stay inside if possible during excessive heat today and tomorrow
Students study technology, engineering in summer camps at school
Ebenezer United Methodist Church opens enrollment for new preschool
Saturday morning accident leaves one dead
Police seek suspect in Saturday bank robbery
Dr. Thomas retires from Chuckatuck practice at age 90
Lakeland valedictorian shoots for the stars
Farmers: More rain needed
Larceny suspect surrenders; Teen still sought in same incidents
Primary election set for state Senate's Third District; Two precincts affected
Comprehensive plan review process begins
New flood map for Suffolk; More than 1,200 property owners affected
Honey flowing more freely thanks to new regulations
PTAs make a difference in schools
Police seek woman's identity
Trash fee goes down by $1
Larson served community, Scouting organization
Chuckatuck book to come out in December, group says
Police seek suspect in larcenies from cars
Bear removed from Portsmouth highway in morning traffic
Man hurt in Sunday shooting
Suffolk Police promotes four
Fire Department recruit arrested on DUI, grand theft auto charges
Suffolk career and technical education advisory board wins state awards
Stay inside, get plenty of water and check on neighbors during hot weather
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We just posted photos of July 4 events. Feel free to tag anyone you know!
North Suffolk celebrates freedom with parade, raft race, fireworks
Rain can't dampen patriotic spirit downtown
Pick up the Suffolk News-Herald free, all over the city, starting Tuesday
Council to talk trash on Wednesday
Indicted son of IW sheriff still on duty
Man acquitted of 2010 double-shooting
Enjoy legal fireworks this holiday weekend
Charter raises rates for some TV packages, Internet modem rental
HRT bus service to continue through Dec. 31
S.W.E.T. Fitness relocates
Nansemond River alumnus shot through door, police say
Officers responding to burglary alarm find one of their suspects hiding in closet
Some school employees upset about taxes taken from their bonus checks
Drunk driving law stiffened
Resident hopes to get Mr. Peanut historical marker put in place
NRHS theater students to hold fundraisers
Suffolk police investigate city's first homicide of the year
Family with four children robbed at gunpoint
King's Fork teacher sentenced for DUI
Goodwill store to open July 5 on Bridge Road
Cobham earns LEED certification for green buildings
Want to be in Peanut Fest? Apply by July 31 to have a booth
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Dozens of cars ransacked in North Suffolk neighborhoods
Rue 21, GNC planned in College Drive shopping center
Independence Day events planned
Gunfight shatters windows on Saint James Avenue
Man arrested in shooting at Good Samaritan
Shooting for a cure for diabetes
Official: No prosecution for Quigley
Community college names new vice president
Sister Cities continues cultural exchange
New taxes and fees begin on Friday
SNH plans move to free distribution
Police seize computers of former officer, Council candidate
Water level rising in area bays, rivers
Chesapeake YMCA adopts Hobson children for summer camp
Kerma Medical cuts ribbon
NRHS to host car, bike show for band fundraiser
Man arrested in carjacking, crash
Department of Environmental Quality approves Suffolk landfill expansion
Organization gives out "Dad of the Year" awards
Gene Denison leaves Suffolk News-Herald
Police investigating carjacking
Planners recommend denial of changes to Foxfield Meadows subdivision
Want to dissect an eyeball? You're in the right place at Obici camp
TGIF back for 10 concerts this year
Suffolk Education Foundation awards grants
Suffolk doctor indicted on charges of violating HIPAA rules
Downed power lines cause trouble in Chuckatuck
School Board votes for experience-based bonuses
Police investigate stabbing early Sunday
Former city manager to join Planning Commission
Suffolk Exchange Club celebrates first anniversary
Suffolk man found not guilty of rape
Did you attend a graduation on Saturday? Let us know how it went!
Suffolk Public Schools graduates about 900
Westhaven Lakes opposes proposed subdivision nearby
Humane Society seeks sponsors for Mutt Strut
City: Emails to council members aren't private
Last day of school ever for Robertson, Mount Zion elementary schools
After a rash of animal abuse cases, prosecutors reaffirm efforts to go after abusers
New recycling cans will be delivered in August
Justice Department approves Virginia's redistricting plans
City gives EDA money to pay off land
New city bond ratings to save millions
A.B. Cole gets new location on Holland Road
Police seek wigged robber
Another rabid fox found in Pughsville area
City hands out bonuses to employees
Nansemond River Preservation Alliance releases river's report card
Man arrested in boxers
Public school graduations set for Saturday
Foundation forming to support cemetery
Southwestern safety patrol receives grant
Mattanock Town project delayed
Mr. Peanut visits Suffolk to kick off "Naturally Remarkable" tour
Woman guilty of abusing two young children
Driver residents raise money through cornhole for Gloucester middle school
Suspect left ID with marijuana, police say
Chesapeake Square bank robbed; suspect fled toward Suffolk
More than $35,000 stolen so far from Suffolk residents victimized by fraud
Bonuses planned for city, school employees with surplus
130 students take part in citywide Mini-Olympics
Whaleyville-area horse assaulted
Two earn EMS awards
We just posted photos from Suffolk on the Move and the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department fish fry. Please feel free to tag anyone you know!
No more White Pages for Suffolk residents
Suffolk gets moving with second annual 5K and one-miler
Seat belt usage rises in Suffolk after enforcement campaign
Isle of Wight County Schools hires new superintendent
Church members lose weight, get fit together
Suffolk man guilty in murder-for-hire attempt
Suffolk women visit White House ceremony
Police investigating another case of cruelty against a kitten
Police seek man accused of assault, child neglect
Red Cross reorganizing
Police following leads in stabbing
Suffolk police officers carry Special Olympics torch up Bridge Road
School Board discusses old, new goals
Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department helps Windsor battle wheat fire
Make sure to stay inside and drink plenty of water!
Fitch Ratings upgrades city to 'AA+' rating
Man sues city after police reveal his identity to felon he turned in
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services visits Hampton Roads
Youth triumphs recognized at annual event
Creekside teacher to host College Drive barbecue, football
Dozens ripped off through ATM fraud scam
Man convicted in sexual assault
Lockheed hosts 'soft power' conference
Caspari to open Suffolk center in Wednesday ribbon-cutting
Bikers for God
North Suffolk cafe hosts live music nights with local artists
Were you affected by debit card fraud in recent weeks that could be connected to Murphy Oil on North Main Street? If so, we'd like to talk to you for a story. Call 934-9609.
Murphy Oil says its equipment is not responsible for breach
Suffolk woman charged with animal cruelty
Schools thank Partners in Education
Quayle will bow out of Senate race, he confirms
Suffolk woman charged with prostitution
Man loses wallet in armed robbery Saturday
'This is our time': NSA, FBCS students graduate
Veterans having trouble getting property tax breaks
Police warn of fraud cases originating at Murphy Oil on North Main Street
Gift card thieves still on the loose
Alpha Kappa Alpha plans summer reading program
Boy hailed as hero
Abused kitten dies
Rabies exposures rising, health department says
Suffolk safety patrollers are top-notch
City worker assaulted Thursday
Do you know a veteran who's having trouble getting the newly instated tax break? We'd like to talk to him for a story. Call 934-9609.
Suffolk House homeless shelter to close
Farmers already concerned about drought conditions
National Night Out kicks off two months of festivities
Commencement ceremonies for private schools Friday and Saturday
Book set in Suffolk appears online
Suffolk National Guardsmen head to Iraq
Students learn about chemistry in BASF Kids Lab
Council to discuss sign ordinance in retreat
Suffolk to help clean the bay
Sentara issues health care grants
High school graduations are coming up! What's the worst experience you've ever had with other people's poor decorum at a graduation? Let us know, and we may feature you in an upcoming article. Comment below or call 934-9613.
Dr. Higinbotham, former School Board member and City Council member, dies
12-year-old boy charged with beating kitten
Man accused of assault arrested
Suffolk man dies in accident Saturday
Possibly rabid skunk attacks man on Leafwood Road
Oakland plans mummy play
Live Music Night at "The Time"
Memorial Day observed at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery
American Legion holds Memorial Day ceremony at Cedar Hill Cemetery
Police seek man in shooting
City Council meeting Wednesday to include public hearing on new debt
Suffolk police seek man accused of assaulting his girlfriend
Confederate service kicks off Memorial Day commemorations
Emails to City Council not always private
Veterans learn new golf skills
Group cleans Oaklawn Cemetery and is trying to find a way to make the improvements permanent
School district moves elementary principals in response to retirements, closings
Wine tasting fundraiser to benefit Project Lifesaver, which helps track down missing people
National Night Out kick-off coming next week
This turtle was making his way across Girl Scout Road when one of our newsroom staff happened by. He pulled his legs in when he saw the car but was curious enough to keep his head poked out to see what was going on!
Police seek thief
City wins award for risk management practices
Man shot in head while trying to steal from retired officer pleads guilty
Grand jury indicts man accused of shooting father in his sleep
Residents begin to clear debris from Tuesday storm
Students learn gravity of drunken driving at re-enactment
Police seek suspect in liquor store robbery
NAACP Freedom Fund banquet to be held Saturday
Regional trash authority approves $49.2-million budget
From Driver to the world, CheRae Chaney takes on theater and service
We just posted photos from this weekend's Shake, Rattle & Roll car show and Ruritan Founders Day in Holland. Feel free to tag anyone you know!
Suffolk residents clean up after downed trees crush cars, houses and electrical wires
Police arrest four in cocaine distribution investigation
Memorial Day ceremonies planned at local cemeteries
Police remind motorists to "Click It or Ticket"
Farmers' markets set to open
Police seek woman in theft from elderly man
Stock up on bad-weather preparedness items this week
SPD Capt. John Brooks graduates from prestigious Southern Police Institute
Company offers recycling perks
Custom golf cart to be raffled to buy equipment for new Nightingale
Women arrested in assault
Democratic committee honors 'heroes'
New doughnut shop opens
YMCA to host Active Adult Day
Tuesday event will draw suspense-seekers to library
Parents starved their baby, plead guilty to child abuse
Police seek robbery suspects
Schools hold parades, pep rallies, festivals to get pumped for SOLs
Boy Scout troop hopes to establish Cub Scout pack
Planners recommend denial for borrow pit
Stray bullet hits truck at DMV; woman inside not injured
Nansemond River to perform 'Our Town' at SCCA
Norfolk eye doctor beats Suffolk pharmacy for Small Business of the Year
Audience finds defendants guilty in play at John F. Kennedy Middle School
Suffolk Walmart leads nation in fundraising for CHKD
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Chesapeake man dies in wreck after short police pursuit
Area first responders train in terrorism response at old TCC campus in Suffolk
City to develop policy for naming buildings after people
Planning Commission to consider deleting areas from downtown's Historic Conservation Overlay District
Dog has to be euthanized after encountering rabid fox
International Paper mill to reopen to produce fluff pulp, employ 200-plus
Suffolk firefighters keep busy over weekend
Luau lawsuit lacks precedent on events at armories
VMASC hosts emergency response event to help communities coordinate action
Lakeland students try their hand at directing in courtyard literature series
We just posted photos from this weekend's Relay for Life and the birding festival at the Great Dismal Swamp. Feel free to tag anyone you know!
Jury recommends 53 years for TyQuan Lewis killer
Police remember the fallen
Relay for Life a success, organizers say
Play at JFK Middle explores Great Dismal's 2008 fire
Vote for Lakeland High to get money
Suffolk resident dies in Saturday accident
Forest Glen students get behind the (simulated) wheel at Lockheed Martin
Skydive Suffolk moves to new hangar
Visit the 'Rocky Hock Opry' for Suffolk Meals on Wheels
Congressman Randy Forbes says he's 'convinced' bin Laden is dead after seeing photos
Birdsong honored for philanthropy
Talmadge Darden, beloved principal at King's Fork Middle School, dies Thursday
Dontaz Wilkerson guilty of murdering TyQuan Lewis
First Baptist lower school principal dies
Man holds teen suspect at gunpoint
VDOE continues funds for prep program
Talmadge Darden, principal at King's Fork Middle School, passes away after battle with cancer
Murder trial begins
School Board changes elementary zones to accommodate school closings
Police seek identities of thieves
Daughters of the American Revolution honor students
New Economic Development Authority member takes seat
We just posted photos from this weekend's Storm Over Suffolk and Mack Benn spring fling events. Feel free to tag anyone you know!
Rabies test positive in fox that attacked two children
SOL testing begins next week
Linda Stevens to retire from Suffolk Festivals
Relay shatters records, starts Friday
EDA sees $2.2 million budget
State health commissioner visits
Obici Healthcare Foundation gives $1.8 million in grants
Whaleyville Historical Society seeks photos, documents and more
Partnership updates community on old and new projects
Suffolk Humane raises money for companion animals through yard sale
Air quality in Suffolk failing, lung association says
Confederates muster in Suffolk to join the army
Less than a week until Relay!
Look out for a traffic jam in North Suffolk on Tuesday morning
Salvation Army building closer to reality
Police seek people passing funny money
Gas prices soar sky-high
Some constitutional officers upset over city's new timekeeping system
IW sheriff fears his own arrest
Lakeland High School students gather for prayer before school
Suffolk Leadership Prayer Breakfast draws 400
Local students visit FBI Norfolk office
Nansemond River Preservation Alliance to host 'River Talks'
Art show promotes compassion for animals
We just added photos from this weekend's March for Babies, Festival of Flight, Driver spring celebration and Master Gardeners plant sale. Feel free to tag anyone you know!
Council approves budget 6-2
Dominion asks for power rate hike
Building trades students show off their skills
Oakland students get hands-on lessons in Civil War history
Church to hold womanless beauty contest fundraiser
City didn't respond to Navy RFP to allow carrier training at airport
Students collect more than a quarter-million plastic bags
Reading Council honors student writers
Man charged with assaulting girls
Budget up for approval Wednesday night
Leaders react to bin Laden's death
New Subway opens in historic downtown
City hoping for more zero-interest bond funding for school
Police looking for vandals that cut nine tires on city vehicles
New teacher evaluation model approved
Walkers participate in March for Babies
Police train for human excavation
NSA students, staff raise money nonstop for Relay for Life
Recycling Perks program begins soon
Senate redistricting draws Quayle's district from under him
Savage, Bates to fill Suffolk benches
Hillpoint Elementary School boogies for babies
Police, school team compete to benefit anti-crime program
Citywide burn ban begins Sunday
Did you have any damage from the storm? Let us know in the comments, and feel free to share photos.
After 10 hours under tornado watch, Suffolk sees nothing but thunderstorms
Man gets 90 years to serve for July 4 assault
JFCOM assistance center opens in North Suffolk to help those affected by the closure
Suffolk Lowe's employee hits 45 years with the company
Chesapeake Square Mall building theater to replace Dillard's
Suffolk grand jury issues 89 indictments
Tornado watch for Suffolk expires at 9 p.m.
Suffolk remains strong despite challenges, mayor says
School Board presents rezoning timeline
California Cartage to bring 218 jobs
Man found guilty of bank robberies in Hampton Roads
Animal kingdom drops in on Southwestern
Workers hook Sleepy Hole area up to sewer system
Thief steals flowers from Holly Lawn grave
Kindergartener cuts hair for Locks of Love after learning about cancer in school
Suffolk man murdered in Portsmouth
Bennett's Creek Pharmacy wins Suffolk Small Business of the Year award
Woman still missing after 17 years
Suspect arrested in Franklin stabbing
Know a great Dad? Nominate him!
Governor encourages people to avoid driving alone to work
Some council members unwilling to make changes to the budget, they say
Robertson parents say they were ignored
City investigates options to replace HRT buses
Chris Jones briefs Chamber of Commerce on General Assembly session
Suffolk Humane, Animal Control to have Easter adopt-a-thon
43 speak at public hearing on city budget
2,000 visit Shad Planking
Planning commissioners to tour historic areas
Copeland Road borrow pit tabled until May
City recognized for anti-litter efforts
City budget recommends funding for nonprofits
City applies for federal funding to solve flooding problem
Suffolk Humane Society seeking new office space
Isle of Wight tornado cut 20-mile path through county
Recycling event planned
Local TCC students named to academic team
Windsor recovers as weather service assesses damage
Suffolk spared from weekend storm's tornados
Virginia farmers planting fewer peanuts this year
Governor signs transportation bill that advances Route 460 proposals
Council to hear public on budget Wednesday
PetSmart holds grand opening
Mermaid pin on sale in Suffolk for Relay
Nominate a young person you know for the youth achievement awards
Windsor post office lease renewed
Governor vetoes redistricting plan
JFCOM jobs salvaged
Senator Fred Quayle honored as Suffolk's First Citizen
TowneBank building new facilities in Harbour View
Driver volunteer firefighters wonder if they're still needed
Eleven alleged gang members indicted in federal court
Two citizens come to budget info session
Pruden rodeo showcases construction students' skills
Man sentenced for animal abuse
Suffolk man charged after he meets 16-year-old on Facebook
CapStone announces possible layoffs
Driver station gets expansion
Booker T. Washington students act out historical characters
Tea parties teach manners at Creekside Elementary
Accused burglar faces drug charges
City's low health ranking attributed partially to teen births
Suffolk man pleads guilty in January 2010 murder in Norfolk
Suffolk resident D. Arthur Kelsey nominated for state Supreme Court seat
Residents soon will have citywide recycling again, if a proposal makes its way through the budget process
John Yeates students encouraged to participate in government
Suffolk Education Foundation raises $24,000
Boy brings knife to King's Fork Middle School
Police look into robbery report
AmeriCorps team helps conduct controlled burns at swamp
Career week begins at Booker T. Washington
News-Herald brings home 12 awards from Virginia Press Association conference
Rotary clubs set to honor Sen. Fred Quayle this week
Suffolk family raises yellow Lab for Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Cancer survivor leads support group at Obici
Prayer breakfast set for May 5
Isle of Wight defers no-interest school loan
Robertson, Mount Zion elementary schools to close
Federal government shutdown: Great Dismal Swamp closes to visitors
Suffolk victim/witness services commemorates 25 years, observes Crime Victims' Rights Week
Forums at schools to offer advice on preventing and stopping bullying
SRHA to celebrate 40 years, honor George Birdsong
Do you raise your own vegetables in your garden? We want to talk to you for a story in an upcoming publication! Call Beth Land at 934-9617.
One shot fired in Wednesday robbery; nobody hurt
Government shutdown looms
Loan scam companies investigated
Tax experts offer tips for last-minute filing
Bear's head burglars guilty
City names interim assessor
We just posted photos of Saturday's Chili Fest! Feel free to tag anyone you know!
Budget includes 6-cent tax hike, new trash fees
Northrop Grumman layoffs possible
'Cradle and All' consignment sale starts today
JFCOM assistance website goes live
Abuse victims now have until their 38th birthday to file civil suits
School employee finds marijuana under copier
Storms tears apart Everets barn
Charles Christian remembered as father, coach
Prosecutors, police visit high school to educate on gangs
Nansemond River Preservation Alliance plans education program
Tickets on sale for State of the City
Lakeland to put on 'A Connecticut Yankee' musical
Kid writes his own cookbook
Tickets for annual political event on sale now
City to reveal budget Wednesday
Monday morning fire started by embers in trash can
Children's Hospital warns of illegitimate fundraisers asking for donations door to door
Pothole blitz will continue, despite nasty weather
Man escapes fire by jumping from second-story window
Detective Myrick honored with Officer of the Year award
Fire captain shaves to raise money for cystic fibrosis
Bennett's Creek Park hosts skateboarding, chili-eating on Saturday
Tillery Day honors Faye Tillery, raises money for Relay
Windsor woman turns 100
This legume is sticking around
Neighbors don't want landfill expansion
Man sentenced for abusing family member
Small business center to hold workshops
Police arrest three in separate burglaries
General Assembly's redistricting proposals could be approved next week
England man seeks out all the Suffolks of the world
Heroin cases on the rise in Suffolk thanks to aggressive prosecution
Tillery event helps fight cancer
JFCOM assistance hotline goes live
Foundation ranks Suffolk's physical health as mediocre
Suffolk Police investigate robbery of Check into Cash
Man gets 45 years to serve in 2009 robbery of Family Dollar
Governor introduces amendment to restore funding to sheriff's office
Judge orders more treatment for woman accused of pushing another at luau
Suspect in Jones murder arrested
Lakeland teens help instill love of reading in Kilby Shores students
CHKD fundraiser at Farm Fresh extended
Suffolk Police seek suspects in burglaries
Grand jury hands down indictments against 30 defendants
Suffolk officer gets more charges in Fairfax incident
Suffolk Police make arrest in November murder
City demolishes three homes in Hobson
Gayle honored with Dispatcher of the Year
Fire investigators examine Battery Avenue blaze
Residents are invited to public hearing on landfill
Six new license plates approved
City, Historic Landmarks Commission disagree over demolishing building
Relay for Life Captain Kids
Battalion Chief Adams completes national training program
Isle of Wight County considers more voting districts
Scout volunteers recognized
HRT considers cutting half of Suffolk's routes
New T.J. Maxx store opens in Harbour View
ForKids gets new storage shed thanks to community effort
Sentara BelleHarbour holds community wellness event Saturday
City will fix potholes in 'blitz' next week
Residents don't want tax increase
SPSA board to consider $49.2 million budget
Historic Garden Week takes on an equestrian theme
Volunteers pull two tons of trash out of swamp
Speaker tells parents how to encourage children's brain growth at an early age
Locally-based ships to aid in Libya efforts
Locals give their take on the crisis in Libya
Suffolk Education Foundation hosts fundraiser tournament
Man wanted on warrants turns self in
Parents, students argue against cuts in IOW schools
Nansemond River High School students get their day in court
Do you have friends or family in Libya, serving there in the military or preparing to deploy there? Let us know. Call news editor Tracy Agnew at 757-934-9609.
Suffolk man drowns in Nottoway after fishing boat capsizes
Police say party security wasn't certified
Mount Zion students learn about proper treatment of the flag
Woman in dirt bike accident was wearing helmet
Student musicians to perform this week
Parents will be surveyed about school communications
Woman dies after losing control of dirt bike
Tree blooms with hope at Smithfield Gardens in support of Relay for Life
Skate spots at Lake Meade, Bennett's Creek parks now open
NSA students return from exchange trip to Norway
King's Fork students plan festival to raise money, awareness of Be Fight Free campaign
Public invited to comment on proposed hunting regulations
No injuries in Friday trash truck fire
We just posted photos of Paint the Town Red 2011! Take a look and feel free to tag anyone you know.
Red Cross sells out annual fundraiser
Planning organization ranks region's transportation priorities
St. Patrick's Day checkpoint nets arrests for DUI, other offenses
Body found near suburban drive identified
YMCA day camp nears completion
Are you part of the Mason jar culture? Do you like pickling, canning veggies and fruits, preserves, etc.? Contact Troy Cooper at 757-934-9612 to talk about your experiences, and you might be featured in an upcoming publication.
Children find body in ditch near Suburban Drive
Van driver charged in school bus crash
Redistricting poses similar challenges to Suffolk and Isle of Wight
Suffolk gets money to provide career counseling for JFCOM workers
Oakland students hope for luck o' the Irish in marathon
The state of the schools
City to consider raising taxes to make up for state losses, real estate assessment loss
Man injured in fire identified
Schools find time for physical education
Albert Einstein visits Suffolk
Isle of Wight schools could lose jobs
Man injured in house fire
Police debut new website
Kindergarten registration starts today
Nighttime Christmas parade this year
Planners approve Eclipse preschool
Schools hire wellness coach — state championship-winning field hockey coach Tara Worley
We're almost at 2,000 fans! Suggest us to your friends so you can put us over the top!
Police say teen smoked pot in class
Tornado drill Tuesday at 9:45 a.m.
Pirates being held in Suffolk jail sentenced to life followed by 80 years
Community services board departments move back into Saratoga Street building
UP Center to begin fatherhood program this week
Council meeting Wednesday largely budget-related
14 Suffolk students present in regional science fair
New baseball coach commands respect
Wildfires still a threat to the state
Meet this year's Relay for Life chair
Whaleyville centenarian
Investigators find new evidence in fatal wreck
Girl Scouts celebrate 99th anniversary
Southwestern student honored as Safety Patroller of the Year
Suffolk family in Japan OK
State of the Schools event Wednesday; seating still available
School bus involved in accident; about 35 students on board
Know of any Suffolk residents who are in Japan, Hawaii or other areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami? Give us a call! 757-934-9609.
School Board approves $142 million budget
Suffolk businesses nominated for Small Business of the Year
Lakeland sign language club to present Beatles hits
Red Cross seeking Disaster Action Team volunteers
Pleasant Union Baptist will host gang prevention workshop Saturday
Two bicyclists missing in swamp
Metzger reveals the man behind the theory of relativity
Retired teachers group collects toiletry-filled purses for Genieve Shelter
Kenyan man faces deportation after his arrest for child neglect
Bedbugs found at Suffolk motel
Future stars audition for talent showcase
Economic Development Authority tweaks façade grant program
Windsor Town Council approves new neighborhood
Police seek armed robber who stole cash from store, cigarettes from customer
StoneBridge School gets new head of school
School Board to meet Thursday to continue debate on budget
Slate of post office changes to be announced March 25; not yet clear if closures include local offices
U.S. Postal Service, Windsor Town Council negotiate on post office rent
Suspect in triple stabbing turns self in
Sen. Fred Quayle named Suffolk's First Citizen for 2011
Three teens stabbed at party; police seek a fourth teen in connection with the incident
Larceny suspect turns self in
Glen Haven Drive crash takes woman's life
Harbour View fills up; PetSmart, T.J. Maxx set to open soon
Meet the new Scout director
If you're of Irish descent and get REALLY hyped up for St. Patrick's Day (i.e. by decorating your house in lots of green stuff), we're looking for you! Call reporter Heather McGinley at 934-9613 if you want to be featured on our Home and G
Redrawing the lines
Suffolk Public Schools honors top teachers
Assembly to appoint new judge for Parker's old bench
Extension hopes for more agents, including one in Suffolk
Auditors find discrepancy in utility fund
Schools get interest-free bonds to use for new school
City could nix airport commission in budget proposal
Federal judge cuts claims from mold lawsuit
Suffolk native Brian Wills to sign Civil War book in Suffolk Saturday
Proposals to redo Route 460 move forward
Veterans' breakfast group remembers 'Turk'
Assessments go down an average 3%
The school budget debate goes on ... Read the story and weigh in on the comments below!
'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' comes to Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts this weekend
Police ask for public's help tracking down credit card thieves
We posted this story as breaking news earlier, but here's the full version. The School Board votes to keep its schools open and give employees a 1-percent pay raise. The proposal is contingent upon receiving the full amount requested from the city.
Suffolk teams place in 'Odyssey of the Mind' competition
STOP puts brakes on Head Start
Woman charged with child abuse
Police seek man on embezzlement charges
Suffolk Public Schools may be able to keep all its schools open and give employees a one percent pay raise, the School Board heard Tuesday
School Board to meet for budget session Tuesday morning
Council to begin redistricting process Wednesday
Fire displaces six; two occupants, one firefighter injured
Norfolk 17 member speaks at King's Fork High School
Fourth-graders tour Virginia virtually
FAMIS program seeks uninsured families in Suffolk
Our spring edition of Suffolk Living is on the streets today! Make sure to pick up your copy soon at a variety of public spaces and businesses.
Girl, 11, reports she was abducted
Antique show continues today at King's Fork Middle School
American Cancer Society reminds people of the importance of sun protection — all year long
Historical society commemorates Lafayette's visit
Nansemond County Training School grads get together
Suffolk Fire & Rescue honors two of their own
Check out our Sunday paper for our special section on the Nansemond-Suffolk Volunteer Rescue Squad, including an update on their membership.
A new vision for North Suffolk
Homearama returns to Suffolk
Landfill future in limbo
Oakland celebrates Black History Month
Make sure you check our Sunday paper for this year's "Strides" edition. You'll find great features on the Great Dismal Swamp, trains and touring in Suffolk, Nansemond River basketball coach Ed Young and more.
Murder suspect indicted in credit card theft
Indictments for man retired police officer shot
Schools will pay $25,000 to settle lawsuit stemming from bus wreck
The odd jobs: Students learn they're not excluded from certain careers just because of their gender
Students receive awards in Reflections contest
Suspect in purse-snatching nabbed
We haven't seen him around Suffolk in a while, but Mr. Peanut has been spotted in LA.
Nansemond River boys' season over
Letter to teachers implies schools will be closed; School system says it's the same letter attached to the budget
Murder suspect pleads not guilty
Trash authority makes changes at landfill
Students play, sing at Suffolk Center; continues Thursday night
Murder hearing in Courtland gets heated
Police charge North Carolina man with Suffolk robbery
No injuries reported in Tuesday train/car collision
Portsmouth police chase suspects into Suffolk
City: Vacant assessor, finance director positions won't have an affect on budget
Florence Bowser relatives are upset about possible closure of school
Nansemond River drama team takes "Shakespeare for Schmucks" to state competition
Suffolk family pays off daughter's medical bills, thanks to community's help
East Washington Street blocked by train/vehicle collision
Police look for man they say tried to rob a gas station, took a Smirnoff instead
Urban Land Institute in town to study former TCC site
Nansemond River High senior follows her dreams at Disney program
Salvation Army hopes to break ground on new building in March
New running club for youth seeks members
Heartbreak for Suffolk teams at district finals
Another top city administrator resigns
House of Representatives passes Forbes amendment to hold up JFCOM disestablishment
Congress to consider bill recognizing Nansemonds, other tribes again
School Board balks at closing schools
Police officer arrested on Fairfax County charges
Judge sends woman for more mental treatment
Should Suffolk Public Schools close schools to save money? Read the story on Thursday's public hearing, then vote on the poll at our home page.
Officials break ground on BASF cogeneration facility
Suffolk eminent domain suit makes magazine's top list
Nansemond River girls make Friday's district final
City Council overturns Historic Landmarks Commission decision
Boys and Girls Club receives award
City assessor Sid Daughtrey resigns
Schools budget hearing set for Thursday
Phoenix Bank plans altered to make bids for the project come in under budget
Hedgehog, owl, other critters visit Elephant's Fork class
Middle school student stresses helmet use to classmates
We've just sent some things to the printer that we're very excited about. You'll see them for yourselves in a couple of weeks, but keep your eyes peeled in the meantime for some sneak peaks.
Former police officer, Whaleyville borough council candidate arrested
Family, nearly killed by carbon monoxide, gets new heating system installed — for free
Y2K Academy to begin online mentoring program
Students say Suffolk needs more recreation
Decision on Copeland Road borrow pit postponed for 60 days
Suffolk Police arrest two on charges of indecent liberties with a minor
Dora the Explorer visits Suffolk elementary school
Four Farms opponents share how they organized a successful grassroots effort against the large development
New plates would honor Virginia Tech shooting victims
City Council to meet Wednesday
Somali pirates in Suffolk jail
Lighting the way to more birthdays
Chestnut receives TCC Martin Luther King service award
Boys and Girls Club to hold fundraiser
SRHA director gets federal post, but will still work in Suffolk
Just posted photos from the Suffolk Fraternal Order of Police ball Friday night! This amazing event raised money for the Genieve Shelter. Feel free to tag anyone you know!
Lost power Thursday night? It was because of a failed connector on a wire, but thieves were still stealing copper wire from poles in the area
Schools consider offering early retirement as part of budget cuts
Area businesses collect food for 'extreme' drive
Suffolk Art League hosts poetry event
YMCA honors volunteers
School budget calls for closures, no raises
Officials look at boundaries of historic district
Changes likely for retirement system
TASC plans a ribbon cutting Friday
Eric Knight is working on his album this year
Police seek two suspects who stole a credit card and used it at a Suffolk ATM
Suffolk to lose roughly a quarter of JFCOM workers
Mayor stays upbeat; Congressmen weigh in on closure
Southampton prosecutors withdraw murder case
ODU center features Suffolk student art
Volunteers pack 40,000 meals
Accused copper thieves sniffed out by police
Senate approves governor's transportation agenda
Principals want to see GED program in schools, not at the Pruden Center
Josh London (also known as Joshua Mizzelle) gets nationwide recognition
Windsor nearly triples in last decade
Do you know any inspirational, black Suffolk natives or residents? We're looking to feature them in the Suffolk News-Herald for Black History Month! Send their name, contact information and how they've inspired your life to tracy.agnew@suffolkn
Boy Scout Troop 1929 chartered at West End Baptist Church
Boy Scouts begin second century of history
King's Fork student charged with exposing himself to teen girls
Smithfield woman sentenced for fraud, identity theft; courts say she bilked companies out of millions
SRHA, S.T.O.P. offer free tax help
DAV hosts Super Bowl party
Eight people, including six kids, displaced in fire
City faces challenges in budget process
Tia Norfleet is driven to race while empowering other young women
Relay moves north, but still aims to find a cure
School Board requests meeting with City Council members
Mentors make a big difference in Suffolk Public Schools
General Assembly moves on governor's transportation plan
Learning about the solar system in ... gym class?
Students from Suffolk's sister city to visit this month
Black History Month events gear up
'Extreme' Food Drive collecting in Suffolk
Welcome to Suffolk. Population: 84,585.
Ex-cop won't be charged in shooting of thief in his yard
Mack Benn Jr. fifth-graders videoconference with delegate, astronaut
Capital plan approved
Councilman Duman nominates EDA replacement for himself
We just added photos from "Signing Day" in Suffolk! These extraordinary athletes from three different high schools committed to play their respective sports at a total of seven different schools on Wednesday. Congratulations!
Suspect in theft that ended in shooting arrested in unrelated case
Closing Mount Zion, Florence Bowser to be included in budget proposal
Various programs help students graduate on time
Size of historic overlay district could change
FIRST Robotics gets sponsor
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Plan to divert part of sales tax to roads shot down
Damiani celebrates 16th birthday — of his "Roundtable Talk" show
Ebenezer sponsors senior program
Great Dismal Swamp to conduct controlled burns during the next few months
Dominion to test program to provide lower rates at night for charging electric cars
Federal judge tosses Hobson lawsuit
105 years and still surviving
School Board retreat scheduled for Wednesday
Visitors admire, purchase art at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's annual fundraiser
Proposed changes to statute raise ire of animal rights activists
Firefighters battle Bute Street fire
Lewis murder suspect pleads not guilty
Teen pleads guilty to assaulting runners in Suffolk Meadows
CenterPoint development taking shape
Chuckatuck book project nears completion
SPSA fielded hundreds of complaints about stench
Narcotics investigation nets two arrests; police seek third suspect
Odor complaints decrease, SPSA board says
Teaching tutors to help others
Suffolk native honored upon retirement from Virginia Board of Education
Suffolk Humane fundraiser promises good times and good chili
Smithfield woman nets Powerball jackpot
Two teens indicted in TyQuan Lewis murder
Grand jury hands down indictments against dozens of defendants
10 graduate from Youth Public Safety Academy
Seven local artists to display work at Healing Time Coffee Cafe
Suffolk women named to state boards
Learn about 'stranger danger' Thursday night
Readers, share your ideas for our "You Asked" section this week. The last two questions we've covered have been about traffic issues. Does anybody have any burning questions about schools, the upcoming budget process or even some big busin
Police use new equipment to seek out stolen vehicles, plates, other crimes
BASF fire causes hazmat incident
Verizon cell service goes down Monday
Man determined competent to stand trial on attacking WTRJ guard
Truman Road fire displaces family
'93 murder suspect remains committed to Eastern State
Plastic bag ban sacked
Mentoring program begins
Community Action Coalition teams up with Charter Communications
Barlow honored upon retirement
Rotary clubs seek First Citizen nominations
Foreclosures "killing" housing market in Suffolk
Shooting case may be headed for Commonwealth's Attorney's office
Students make a pledge to be fight free
Water bills too high?
Forbes named to committees
New Route 460 inches closer to reality
Northern Shores, Southwestern receive statewide awards
In jail for a good cause
Public invited to comment on capital improvements plan
Youth Public Safety Academy seeks donations for animal shelter
Dollhouse returns home to Suffolk
Officials optimistic in the face of JFCOM closure
Crime Line looking for new board members at membership drive tonight
Chuckatuck native loves to sing the blues
We just posted the photos that ran in our special section on Sunday. A big thanks to all the readers who answered the call for photos of the snow. Make sure to tag anyone you know in the album!
Suffolk City Council says no to Four Farms development
Suffolk remembers civil rights activist
Student actors put on theater competition
Controversial Four Farms project finally makes its way to City Council's desk
Firefighters could get out of jury duty under new bill
The Nansemond Indians are eager to come home
Suffolk Christian Church gives away 300 coats
Girl Scouts start selling cookies
Bouchard takes Chuckatuck seat on School Board
Lakeland encouraged to 'Be Fight Free'
September trial scheduled in capital murder case
Man convicted of robbery, abduction
Roads, JFCOM on McDonnell's mind during State of the Commonwealth speech
Suffolk schools to participate in theater festival
Michael Debranski new School Board chairman
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Budget meetings draw three speakers
Groups plan events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Health Department property sale delayed
General Assembly convenes
'Increase the peace' fashion show planned
General Assembly convenes today
Suffolk man jailed after N.C. standoff
Farmers who lost revenue in 2009 because of natural disasters can apply for federal assistance
Students' work recognized in Reflections contest
Thanks to our readers for all the snow photos you sent! Look for them in our special section in Sunday's newspaper!
JFCOM will shed half its jobs, 30 percent of its functions
Nansemonds thank Mattanock Town supporters
Reptiles promote love of reading
Police hunt restaurant robber
Feeling that post-Christmas credit card hangover? Vote in our poll about it!
Suffolk City Council seats one new, three returning members
Kelsey among names submitted for state high court
Shuttered Burger King reopens with new management
Medical supply company plans move to Suffolk
Windsor to host 460 meeting
One dead in industrial accident at auto parts yard
Be safe on New Year's Eve; AAA Tidewater offers 'Tow and Go' for revelers
Schools to hold 'Be Fight Free' rallies
Last-minute donations welcomed for Salvation Army building
Pollution reduction plan approved for Chesapeake Bay
Quick poll: Are you working on New Year's Eve or did you get the day off?
We'll be publishing a special section soon with all of the best photos we took or received from Sunday's snowstorm. There's still a chance to see your shots in print by sending your high-resolution photos to news@suffolknewsherald.com.
Police investigate Tuesday's fatal accident
Work begins at BASF energy facility
City above state, national averages in census response
Last-minute tax tips
The icy back roads are still giving us some trouble with delivery. Please bear with us. We apologize for the inconvenience for those who haven't received their papers.
Thanks, everyone, for sharing your snow scenes with us. Keep your eyes on the printed version of the newspaper this week. We'll print as many as we can.
Ed Delosreyes sent this view of a home in Saddlebrook Estates near King's Fork during Sunday's storm.
Four-year-old Eli Jennings plays in the snow in Suffolk in this photo submitted by Bradlee Jennings.
We salute all those folks who had to go to work today, despite the weather conditions and the temptation to stay at home and keep warm — and especially those who cleared the roads and kept us safe.
Quick poll: Are you enjoying a bonus day off of work, or is cabin fever setting in?
Show us your snowman. C'mon Suffolk, who's got the best snowman? When you're out with the kids tomorrow, be sure to send some shots.
Sentara Obici Memorial Hospital parking lot, from the third floor, compliments of Aspasia Jones RN. IBCLC.
So grab that new Christmas camera, shoot some snow photos and share them with us. Email to news@suffolknewsherald.com. Have fun today!
Topsy-turvy Christmas tree
Christmas meaning never changes, by the Rev. Keith Mayfield of Little Zion Baptist Church
A story worth repeating, by the Rev. Stewart McCarter of Southside Baptist Church
A convenience-store Christmas
Community turns out to help girl
Stop dreaming - there's not much of a 'white Christmas' in store for Suffolk
Duman employees donate to Cheer Fund
Unexpected gift saves field trips
Five new men and women in blue
Creekside kids grant interviews on the red carpet
Judge dismisses complaint about mold in school
Only a few more hours left for last-minute shopping
Chuckatuck 7-Eleven robbed
Children's Center given OK for project
Police investigate copper thefts
Holiday travel ramping up
Planning Commission shoots down Four Farms
Children shop with cops
Planning Commission sees capital projects outline
Sign language club teaches younger children
Parents learn about Project Lead the Way
Police seek missing accident victim
Robberies may be connected, police say
Duke amasses a truckload of food and toys
Church holds toy giveaway, party for families
Schools using Nixle for community alerts
Students to make up snow day on Jan. 31
Proposed tolls too high?
Cheer Fund enters final days for 2010 collections
Motorcycle club donates toys for Genieve Shelter
Recycling drive caps a year of environmentally-friendly efforts
Windsor to add new police officer
Suffolk man charged with investor fraud
Four Farms adjusts proposal; Planning Commission vote expected Tuesday
More snow Saturday night?
Library friends moving to Pruden Hardware
Snow hits Suffolk
Plans for new city hall advance
Christmas shipping deadline approaches
Classes bring out the artist in young children
Norovirus hits Suffolk
Man charged with robbery
More snow expected Thursday
Council members get good news, bad news on JFCOM
Firehouse Subs collecting Toys for Tots
Isle of Wight police dog training facility seeks expansion
Parents choose 'Toys for Tots'
Organizations receive Suffolk Foundation grants
Angels needed for five more families
'Top 100' signs installed
NRHS robotics team gets donations for competition
Drivers charged in truck accidents
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Robbers take cash from Godwin Blvd. convenience store
Snow surprises Suffolk
Carolann Lynch and her family only want a cure for Christmas
1,000 boards broken for CHKD
Bartender builds a gingerbread dream
We just posted photos from this weekend's wreath-laying and tae kwon do event and Monday's snowstorm. Feel free to tag anyone you know!
City cancels sports practices, library program
Accidents on Holland, Hosier roads snarling traffic
Suffolk Public Schools cancels afternoon, evening activities Monday
Weather alert extended through noon
Oakland Elementary closes; school is without power and heat
The children of Suffolk need your help! Without the Suffolk News-Herald Cheer Fund and Toys for Tots, hundreds of kids could wake up Christmas Day without a toy under the tree. All the Cheer Fund money supports Toys for Tots. Contribute by sending a chec
School budget input session attracts one speaker
Retailers bend Jones' ear
Community 'open house' on Four Farms draws 25
Grand jury indicts 36
Vote for cafe, contribute to CHKD at the same time!
Field hockey jersey No. 23 retired at Lakeland
SPSA explains odor control measures, lowers tipping fee
NAACP installs new officers
NSA songbirds fly south
Route 460 proposal reviews planned
'Womanless' pageant tickets on sale
Woleben is a non-stop shopper
Officials light Safety Tree
Former Macedonia Baptist Church pastor arrested
Disaster team training set
Accused IW deputy back at work
Judge postpones decision on pit bull
Suffolk got its first snow of the season Saturday night! Unfortunately for those who may have been hoping to build a snowman, meteorologists weren't expecting much accumulation. Even so, the city was under a winter weather advisory through Sunday mo
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Auto dealers rev up donations to Cheer Fund, food pantries
Man sought in sexual assault
Police seek credit card theft suspects
City defends 'Holiday Parade'
City manager addresses treasurer's spending
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Good news for city's 'replace' strategy on JFCOM
Residents mourn lost tree
Santa arrives at Obici
Council approves paving projects on Route 58, Carolina Road, Whaleyville Boulevard
Planned traffic changes on Constance Road canceled
The parade is coming this weekend! What's your favorite part of Suffolk's Holiday Parade?
Are you a veteran Black Friday shopper? Let us know, and we might contact you Wednesday to talk about your experiences.
State champions: Lakeland team completes a long journey
Planners to discuss Four Farms
Cheer Fund kicks off
Turkey Trot to benefit humane society
FBI hunts bank robber
Veterans laid to rest:
Company files layoff notice:
A life of service:
Students experience agriculture:
Lady Vans rule regional honors:
We'll be updating this album with all Peanut Fest related photos that we take and don't get into our newspaper. Check back for updates throughout the event's festivities!
Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Suffolk City County
Driver Days Fall Festival
Suffolk Peanut Festival
Designer House at Bayside Manor Empty House Tour June 8 Kickoff Aug 1
Great Dismal Swamp Birding Festival
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Sister Cities International Young Artist Showcase
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