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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Suffolk, Virginia with AmericanTowns Suffolk Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Suffolk City County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Suffolk organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Suffolk is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Suffolk

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Suffolk area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Suffolk in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Virginia  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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An Invitation to our Suffolk Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Suffolk, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Virginia

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Virginia Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Suffolk Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Suffolk Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Suffolk elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Virginia VA

Virginia Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Virginia. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Suffolk and across the country. With...

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Find Virginia Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Virginia haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Virginia corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Crash claims driver's life

Crash claims driver's life http://conta.cc/qlgg96

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Dick's Sporting Goods will open its doors Wednesday, with grand opening events b...

Dick's Sporting Goods will open its doors Wednesday, with grand opening events beginning Friday

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How much would you be willing to pay to use your debit card? Bank of America hop...

How much would you be willing to pay to use your debit card? Bank of America hopes it's $5 a monthBank fee angers customers | The Suffolk...

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Suffolk residents have recycled 300 tons of material in the first month of the n...

Suffolk residents have recycled 300 tons of material in the first month of the new program300 tons recycled so far | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.comAfter about a...

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History author visits Creekside Elementary School

History author visits Creekside Elementary School

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Western Branch defeated King's Fork 12-7 on the second straight week of Monday n...

Western Branch defeated King's Fork 12-7 on the second straight week of Monday night football in Suffolk.

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FBI honors Bob Stephens

FBI honors Bob StephensSuffolk man to receive FBI community leadership award | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.comA Suffolk man known for leading the charge against...

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Holland Road is back open after a fatal accident that occurred earlier this afte...

Holland Road is back open after a fatal accident that occurred earlier this afternoonHolland Road reopens after fatal accident | The Suffolk...

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Suffolk firefighters are checking a report of smoke at Kilby Shores Elementary S...

Suffolk firefighters are checking a report of smoke at Kilby Shores Elementary School; All students were safely evacuatedFirefighters check report of smoke at Kilby Shores...

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Holland Road is closed after a three-vehicle accident at its intersection with C...

Holland Road is closed after a three-vehicle accident at its intersection with Chappell Drive. Click the link for more details.Holland Road closed after accident | The Suffolk...

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Couple has Civil War wedding

Couple has Civil War wedding http://conta.cc/o9arDD

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Civil War-themed nuptials take place in Whaleyville

Civil War-themed nuptials take place in Whaleyville

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City Council members talk about what they want from General Assembly

City Council members talk about what they want from General AssemblyCity talks legislative agenda | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.com

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Homearama features a number of special events

Homearama features a number of special eventsMore than just homes | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.com

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National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognizes Suffolk students

National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognizes Suffolk studentsNational Merit recognizes Suffolk students | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.comThe National Merit...

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City, NAACP tweak redistricting maps

City, NAACP tweak redistricting maps http://conta.cc/pnfleJ

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Lakeland suffers first loss of season

Lakeland suffers first loss of season http://conta.cc/oK6JVb

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What was the best surprise you ever had? Probably not as good as this one!

What was the best surprise you ever had? Probably not as good as this one!

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Lakeland, King's Fork miss state accreditation because of new graduation benchmark

Lakeland, King's Fork miss state accreditation because of new graduation benchmarkTwo schools miss state accreditation | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.comTwo...

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City, NAACP make changes to original proposed maps

City, NAACP make changes to original proposed maps

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Astute Electronics to expand Harbour View location, bring three new jobs

Astute Electronics to expand Harbour View location, bring three new jobsAstute to expand Harbour View location | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.comAstute Electronics...

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Restaurant damaged by Irene reopens

Restaurant damaged by Irene reopensIrene-damaged restaurant reopens | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.comAfter flooding from Irene caused it to close, a downtown...

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Heartbreaker for Lakeland ... Oscar Smith scored another touchdown after the gam...

Heartbreaker for Lakeland ... Oscar Smith scored another touchdown after the game got restarted after the second lightning delay. Final score, 21-7.

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The weather is really messing with Suffolk football tonight! Nansemond River def...

The weather is really messing with Suffolk football tonight! Nansemond River defeated Deep Creek 27-3, but the King's Fork/Western Branch game has been rescheduled for Monday...

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Two suspects rob ABC store Friday morning

Two suspects rob ABC store Friday morningTwo rob ABC store | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.comSuffolk police are seeking two men who robbed the ABC store on ...

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Two lanes of Route 58 — one eastbound and one westbound — still are closed follo...

Two lanes of Route 58 — one eastbound and one westbound — still are closed following an overturned vehicle accident that occurred about an hour ago. Only one vehicle...

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It's almost the end of the work day? How are you going to celebrate the weekend?

It's almost the end of the work day? How are you going to celebrate the weekend?

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Navy Exchange announces distribution center in Suffolk

Navy Exchange announces distribution center in Suffolk http://conta.cc/pClWA3

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In the last day of City Council's retreat on Friday, they will discuss solid was...

In the last day of City Council's retreat on Friday, they will discuss solid waste management, the legislative agenda and redistricting. It lasts from 8:30 to 1 at the Health...

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Police seek two robbery suspects

Police seek two robbery suspects

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Lunch fit for a queen ... The new Peanut Fest Queen, that is!

Lunch fit for a queen ... The new Peanut Fest Queen, that is!

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Navy Exchange plans a distribution site at CenterPoint. Now that the development...

Navy Exchange plans a distribution site at CenterPoint. Now that the development is filling up, has your opinion on it changed?Navy Exchange to build distribution site | The...

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Some big decisions need to be made on SPSA — and soon, consultant warns

Some big decisions need to be made on SPSA — and soon, consultant warnsBig decisions loom on SPSA | The Suffolk News-Heraldwww.suffolknewsherald.comThe eight member...

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City plans to make park improvements, including dog parks, public water access a...

City plans to make park improvements, including dog parks, public water access and hiking trails. What would you like to see at city parks?City plans park improvements | The...

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Ace to hire 75 for distribution center

Ace to hire 75 for distribution center http://conta.cc/q7v5Td

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