About Suffolk, VA
Suffolk is located in the Hampton Roads metro area of Virginia. It is not a part of any county. Planters Peanuts was established in Suffolk and remains a large area employer. Lipton Tea and Unilever are also major employers. Suffolk has three public high schools. Suffolk hosts an annual Peanut Fest. Attractions include Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge, and the Nansmond River. Famous residents include jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd and TV journalist Antwan Lewis.