Suffolk News Herald

The Suffolk News-Herald is a daily publication that caters to the community of Suffolk, Virginia, in the United States. This newspaper is distributed six days a week and can be picked up for free from newsstands and various local businesses from Tuesday to Sunday. It is operated by Suffolk Publications LLC.

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City announces new Downtown Development Manager - The Suffolk News-Herald

1 week ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 10:00 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 Telesa “Lisa” Bleakley was announced as the City’s new Downtown Development Manager on June 12. In her role, she will work out of the City Manager’s Office to lead efforts aimed at revitalizing Downtown Suffolk. “I’m super glad to be in Suffolk, and really happy to be working on downtown development,” she said. “I love downtown areas.
SYAA holds fifth annual World Cup Tournament - The Suffolk News-Herald

1 week ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 9:00 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 Last week, the Suffolk Youth Athletic Association (SYAA) held its fifth annual soccer World Cup Tournament. On Friday, June 13, the top teams from each age group battled it out for the #1 spot. There were 24 teams in total. The champions for each age group are as follows:U9 – GreeceU11 – BelgiumU12 – GermanyU13 – SenegalU15 – NorwayHigh school – Ireland “This is something that nobody does,” said soccer commissioner Vito Basile.
Schadel Sheet Metal Works earns small business award - The Suffolk News-Herald

1 week ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 10:00 am Wednesday, June 18, 2025 With more than 100 years of history in the city, and the original building still standing, Schadel Sheet Metal Works was recognized as Suffolk’s 2025 small business of the year by the Hampton Roads Chamber in partnership with the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center. Company Vice President Emily Asbell said it was surprising and humbling to be nominated.
2025 Climate Survey: Growing student satisfaction, parental concerns persist - The Suffolk News-Herald

1 week ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 9:00 am Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Student morale and satisfaction have improved significantly across Suffolk Public Schools this year, but parental confidence has dipped, according to new climate survey results presented to the School Board on June 12. Every group surveyed, except for parents, had significant increases compared to last year’s results.
Board disagreement continues about SPS forensic audit - The Suffolk News-Herald

1 week ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Representatives from auditing firm Cherry Bekaert joined the School Board during the June 12 work session to provide additional details about what a possible forensic audit of Suffolk Public Schools funds would look like. This virtual meeting cost the Board $2,500.
The Paw Print Project: ‘A shelter without walls’ - The Suffolk News-Herald

2 weeks ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 10:00 am Thursday, June 12, 2025 Tyler Wancowicz is on a mission to build a “shelter without walls.” The Paw Print Project is in the beginning stages of becoming a nonprofit organization. Its goal is to be a hub of information, volunteers, and other resources for brick-and-mortar animal shelters. “It empowers the regular, everyday person who wants to make a difference in animal rescue or animal welfare,” Wancowicz said.
From NSA to radio DJ - The Suffolk News-Herald

2 weeks ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 9:00 am Thursday, June 12, 2025 About a month after graduating from James Madison University (JMU) with a degree in Media Arts and Design, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy alumnus Colby Owens landed a job with iHeartRadio in Tampa, Florida. “I feel super blessed,” he said. “I have lost a lot. I lost my brother before graduation. I’ve always felt like something kind of pulling me down.
Valedictwins: A Perfect Pair of Scholars - The Suffolk News-Herald

2 weeks ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 5:43 pm Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Twins Amara and Kenneth Oparaji graduated from Suffolk Christian Academy as co-valedictorians with a 4.4355 GPA. Both of them have attended SCA for 13 years and were involved in many extracurriculars while maintaining straight As throughout high school. Amara will attend the University of Virginia on a pre-med track, and Kenneth will attend Virginia Tech for computer engineering.
Children’s therapist writes emotional debut novel - The Suffolk News-Herald

2 weeks ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Jenny Hornby, a licensed professional counselor in Western Branch, recently added storytelling to her therapeutic techniques. Along with art and play therapy, Hornby uses her soon-to-be-released children’s book to help young kids and their families work through “big feelings.”Hornby wrote “Made For This” during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to keep herself busy, and it officially launches on June 17.
Awesome Sauce with a side of Mullet - The Suffolk News-Herald

3 weeks ago | suffolknewsherald.com | Avery Goodstine

Published 8:00 am Friday, June 6, 2025 “If ain’t nobody else told y’all today, always remember the Mulletteer loves ya.”This is just one of the identifying catchphrases R.J. “The Mulletteer” Williams has coined. If you don’t hear him, you’ll surely see him in his oversized sunglasses, leather pants, dagger earring, and — of course — his long, luscious mullet. At 51 years old and a self-proclaimed “professional vagabond,” Williams has travelled many different life paths.