Class sizes are ok and the school buildings are in good conditions. Safety is still a concern as well as the saleries of teachers and staff according to a recent survey. Nanci Glassman, a consultant with Continental Research Associates, conducted the survey said the results overall painted a glowing picture of what parents, others in the general public and school employees think of the district. The percent of parents who said they are satisfied with the public schools jumped from 74.4 percent in 2000 to 83.7 percent in 2007. The percentage of employees who said they were satisfied increased from 80.2 percent in 2000 to 92 percent in 2007. Overall, 69.7 percent of the general public said they are satifisfied with their city's schools. This phase of the district's survey asked 100 schoo... 05/23/2007

If you are into golf, then this is the place to be. Home buyers looking for custom-built, spacious, upscale homes in a rural setting should be sure to check out Hillpoint Greens in Suffolk. The community is located adjacent to Nansemond River Golf Club, and has been wonderfully built out by the developer. The site also is close to the Nansemond River, which can be seen from some of the home's upper floors. The homes will range in size from 1,200 for the condos to more than 4,000 square feet and will have anywhere from two to six bedrooms. Prices range from $245,900 to well over $600,000. Hillpoint Greens is being developed by Ramsgate Corporation of Virginia Beach, which hosted the 1999 Homearama at Carriage House Estates in Chesapeake. The vice president of Ramsgate, George Kemp, said... 05/23/2007

Hello, I just recently listed a beautiful new construction that sits on a 1/2 + acres parcel in Sufflok Virginia .  Located Close to downtown Suffolk, Virginia. This home is perfect for the 1st time buyer. I think any one at any phase of life would love to own it. Nestled in between mature trees. Large Familyroom and Kitchen. 845 Davis Blvd .Ted Wheaton II, RealtorRE/MAX Allegiance  04/21/2007