SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — As Black History Month approaches, Suffolk Public Libraries have announced plans for a series of in-person and virtual events to celebrate Black history. Black History Month at ...

On Dec. 5 and 6 the Suffolk Nansemond Historical Society will take the public back more than 100 years. The 500-member group – set on preserving the history, buildings and artifacts of the area – will ...

SUFFOLK, Va. — Latoya McGriff has worked as an educator for 12 years now, but this is the first time she’s receiving recognition on a national level. She did a live interview on Good Morning America ...

More than 400 years ago, after landing on the Virginia coast, New World explorer Capt. John Smith and a small crew spent about two years navigating and mapping 3,000 miles of the Chesapeake Bay and ...

SUFFOLK, Va. — I recently visit The Obici House and got a tour from house manger Terry Tagg. If Mr. Peanut is the icon, then Amedeo Obici is the peanut king, and this was his castle. Watch: Suffolk ...

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Suffolk teacher is getting creative to educate students about famous figures in black history. McGriff dressed up as Col. Fred Cherry. Cherry was an Air Force pilot and Vietnam ...

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced Friday the police department has promoted the first Black woman to the rank of sergeant — a day after Newsday reported Long Island’s police forces ...