Ed Pugh

A Suffolk family has filed a lawsuit seeking $8 million in damages from Suffolk Public Schools and several school officials, following an alleged assault on their child by another student at Turlington Woods School in May 2022.

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As we turn the calendar to November and voting season has essentially ended, it is time to set our sights on a new season — holiday season. A season where people worldwide celebrate in many ways, but there is one universal tone of the season — giving. In this, its 90th year, the Suffolk Cheer Fund is looking forward to continuing its tradition of providing Christmas to children less fortunate throughout Suffolk. As we kick off this year's fundraising campaign, let's take a brief look at the fund's beginnings.

The Nansemond-Suffolk Saints(18-8) volleyball team is set to face The Covenant School(25-1) in what the Saints hope will be redemption for their Oct. 24 loss against the Eagles on their own floor. Key players for NSA include Marin McGowan, who leads the Saints with 336 kills (4.4 per game) and is second in serving aces (67) behind Marisa Krivanec's (69). Defensively, Malli Groves comes into the matchup with a team-leading 75 blocks and Jossy Byars leads the team in assists (728) and 261 digs.

The VHSL announced its playoff pairings Sunday, and two Suffolk teams, King's Fork and Nansemond River, are poised for a rematch in the VHSL Class 5 Region B semifinal. But first, they will have to get past Menchville and Bethel, respectively.

Suffolk saw nearly 3,000 more votes in the 2024 General Election than it did in 2020, but still saw a lower percentage of voters taking to the polls. This is largely due to a jump in registered voters of approximately 10,000, according to data from the Virginia Department of Elections.

On Saturday, Old Dominion hosted James Madison University in the Royal rivalry at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk. Former standouts from Suffolk, George Pettaway and Chris Shearin, returned to the 757 to face off against the Monarchs. Both helped lead the Dukes to a 35-32 win.

Coming into the season, the senior leadership of Aubrey White, Brylee Johnston, Jordan White and Aniya Woods felt overlooked after losing in the 2023 semifinals to Independence.

Inspire Energy, a local energy company, has stepped up in a big way to support the Suffolk Cheer Fund, both financially and through hands-on volunteer work. The company's commitment to the Suffolk community shines through their dedication to this vital program, which provides holiday assistance to families in need.

The King's Fork Bulldogs (10-1) will host the Nansemond River Warriors (9-2) in the Region 5B semifinals on Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m. The winner will advance to the Region 5B championship to face either Maury or Warwick.