Ed Pugh

Suffolk council moves to tighten subdivision rules, targeting flag lots and requiring public road frontage after complaints about infill projects; no zoning changes yet.

Suffolk council unanimously OKs Myrtle Mitigation Bank, restoring 200+ acres of former pine plantation to wetlands and creating credits for developers in area watersheds.

Suffolk secures full funding for Seaboard Coastline Trail, advances Nansemond River boat ramp and a slate of park, public safety and city building projects through 2028.

Suffolk schools chief John B. Gordon III details 2026-27 plan with new STEM middle programs, expanded sports including girls flag football, updated SOL testing and security upgrades.

Suffolk council moves forward on reviewing a proposed farming and agritourism grant program, voting 8-0 to place a staff feasibility study request on its Aug. 19 agenda.

A $6,426 donation from the Suffolk Parks & Trails Alliance, approved 8-0 by City Council, will expand lighting at the Festival of Lights in Sleepy Hole Park.

Suffolk Executive Airport secures an $8,214.74 state grant to upgrade Runway 22 lighting, with existing city funds covering the local match for the roughly $10,268 project.

Suffolk accepts $228,136 state grant to hire and equip four new school resource officers, backed by a $130,512 local match already in the police budget.

Suffolk secures $300K state grant to add backup 911 call system, upgrading VESTA equipment to keep emergency calls flowing if primary hardware fails.

After 954 days and nearly 11,000 miles for mental health awareness, Kyndal Ray Edwards walks into Suffolk, honoring more than 5,000 lives affected by addiction and suicide.