Suffolk, Virginia is an independent city which is situated in the southeast corner of the Commonwealth. The city takes its name for the home county of Royal Governor William Gooch, which is in England. In 1750, it was designated the county seat of Nansemond County. It was incorporated a town in 1808 and it separated from Nansemond County in 1910, though it remained the county seat until 1972. The colonists originally grew tobacco there, but expanded to general farming. Planters Peanuts started business there in 1912, using peanuts grown from around the area.
Regular Blogs
The stated mission of this blog is to eliminate public apathy and create an open and transparent City Hall. The blogger is driven to help to get people in town onboard to elect a capable council and honest budgeting as well as good public school administration.
http://insidesuffolkva.blogspot.com
A local orthodontist keeps up this blog, which shares information the dental industry in general and orthodontics specifically as well as events which happen in the office.
http://www.suffolkbraces.com/blog
This local public school weblog focuses on what the children are learning along with videos of lessons. Additionally displays homework assignments, famous quotes, and key dates.
http://blogs.spsk12.net