Suffolk

The Empty Bowls fundraiser movement is a global initiative that raises money for food banks and food kitchens, supporting people struggling with food insecurity.

Virginia is racing to produce enough energy to meet growing demand. But solar developers are running into pushback from rural communities, which worry about environmental impacts and changing land use.

“They’ll always have that ability to tell their story honestly and openly and to be able to give light to where they see the need.”

An economist and state official say rail stations can ease road congestion, boost nearby businesses.

Al Moor reflects on five years as city manager, 30 years with Suffolk and more than 40 in local government.

Candidate Abigail Spanberger announced her economic plans in Suffolk.

Solar projects disturbing more than 10 acres of top-tier soil have to put land in conservation easements under new state regulations.

Solar farms in Suffolk now have to place certain equipment farther away from residential property lines and better control sound.

Members of the Nansemond, Chickahominy and Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribes spoke as part of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's climate lecture series.

The revisions strike discrimination protections based on gender identity and change the division’s stance on preferred pronouns, bathroom use and sports participation.