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Paving operations to impact traffic at Suffolk intersection

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Paving operations will be performed at a Suffolk intersection, resulting in traffic impacts. On Tuesday, flagging operations are set to be in place at the intersection of Pitchkettle Road and Constance Road through Wednesday during daytime hours. City officials said it will safely direct traffic through the work zone while paving […]

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Suffolk City officials help residents find and claim forgotten money

The City of Suffolk is hosting two events this month to help residents search for unclaimed money and start the claims process.

Suffolk, VA · 3d

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Rezoning request could bring 147 homes to Pruden Boulevard area

A Suffolk rezoning request could pave the way for 147 single-family homes and commercial development near Lake Prince Drive and Pruden Boulevard.

Suffolk, VA · 3d

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Road Trips Through Virginia Taste Better When You Stop At These 4 Old Country Stores For Ham Biscuits

Few snacks say Virginia quite like a salty slice of country ham tucked inside a soft little biscuit. You can find them at the kind of old-fashioned stores that still sell homemade pies, jars of preserves, and bulk peanut butter right off the shelf. Some sit on farm backroads, and...

Virginia · 2d

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Holiday outdoor ice skating at Suffolk’s Downtown Festival Park

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Suffolk Parks and Recreation is bringing back holiday outdoor ice skating at the Downtown Festival Park starting Friday, Nov. 20. The rink, located at 215 W. Washington St., is surrounded by twinkling lights and festive decorations, and visitors can look forward to holiday-themed fun each night. Thursday nights will have jolly […]

Suffolk, VA · 2d

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Suffolk NCNW to host food drive

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Suffolk Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is set to host their Fall 2026 Food Drive. This initiative is dedicated to supporting Suffolk families that are experiencing food insecurity. NCNW has collaborated with local Divine Nine chapters, the Nansemond Suffolk Branch of the NAACP, Girls on Fire […]

Suffolk, VA · 2d

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Shelter Pet Saturday: Meet Sky, a Sweet Calico at Portsmouth Humane Society

Shelter Pet Saturday is brought to you by Lucky One Lemonade. Meet Sky, our Shelter Pet Saturday star at Portsmouth Humane Society! This sweet 2-year-old calico is friendly, affectionate, and ready to find a loving home. Sky isn’t the only one hoping for a fresh start. Portsmouth Humane Society is...

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'Can't wait to see': I.C. Norcom's $10.2M athletic complex renovation to bring turf, expanded track and more

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — I.C. Norcom High School's athletic complex is getting a $10.2 million renovation that will upgrade its playing fields, expand its track and add new amenities for athletes and fans. The city said the contract for the project is $10,227,015.75, funded through the city's Capital Improvement Program...

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Moody says he has ‘apparently’ lost bid for 8th council term

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Councilman Bill Moody said he has “apparently” lost his bid for an eighth term to council by just 21 votes. Moody, in a Facebook post Thursday, said more than a week after the election, “I have learned that apparently I have lost my bid for an 8th term by 21 votes to Mark Whitaker.”

Portsmouth, VA · 22h

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Virginia-born Tuskegee Airman looks ahead to 111th birthday

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - James Clayton Flowers, a Tuskegee Airman and World War II veteran born in Surry County, Virginia, is preparing to celebrate his 111th birthday on Christmas Day. His nephew, Gary Flowers, said the family calls him Uncle Clayton and is proud of his life and accomplishments. Gary...

Surry County, VA · 2d

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Less than half of state toll relief money has been used, casting doubt on future help

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Less than half of the money set aside in the state budget for toll relief at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels has been used, according to state lawmakers, casting doubt on what future relief will look like. State Sens. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) and Emily Jordan (R-Suffolk) informed Portsmouth City Council of […]

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Microplastics in the Chesapeake: Report Finds Contaminants in Virginia, Maryland waterways

A small-scale study from the advocacy group Environment America found evidence of microplastics throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the group announced Tuesday. Using citizen scientists, the group collected several water samples at 15 different places throughout the watershed, including five sites in Maryland waterways. They found microplastics at every site, whether in the form of plastic fiber, film, beads, or fragments.

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Hampton Roads students explore HBCU opportunities at annual Suffolk expo

The Access College HBCU Expo returned to King's Fork High School, connecting students and families with college representatives and scholarship resources.

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Portsmouth Cares Thanksgiving food box giveaway returns this weekend

The annual Portsmouth Cares Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway is back this weekend, offering over 350 turkeys with sides and fixings on a first-come, first-served basis.