Suffolk, a growing city in southeastern Virginia, offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban amenities. With a strong agricultural heritage and a focus on economic development, Suffolk is a thriving community with a bright future.
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CAPS Church Night Shelter Program is back after a year hiatus
After not being able to facilitate it last year, The Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) started their Church Night Shelter Program on Jan.1. With five participating churches, Jan Pruden,... Read More
Local author raises diabetes awareness with children’s book
After losing two of her older siblings to diabetes and getting diagnosed with it herself in 2021, Shannon Ward decided to write a children’s book about the disease and has... Read More
One firefighter injured in house fire
SUFFOLK – Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to the 3500 Blk. of Ludlow Cove for a reported explosion and house on fire. Emergency Communications dispatched the incident at 6:32 p.m.... Read More
Charge added, bond revoked for IW suspect in largest FBI seizure of homemade explosives
A federal judge has revoked 36-year-old Brad Spafford’s $25,000 bond, finding the Isle of Wight County man has “shown the capacity for extreme danger” by stockpiling what a federal prosecutor... Read More
Redwood Smoke Shack announces grand opening
Redwood Smoke Shack’s newest location has taken over where Bennett’s Creek Farm Market used to be on Bridge Road in North Suffolk. Owner Bob Roberts said they plan to have... Read More