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Big congratulations to Suffolk’s three high school marching bands for a strong showing at the 2026 Peanut Fest Parade! 🎺🥜
🥇 Nansemond River High School took First Place
🥈 Lakeland High School earned Second
🥉 King’s Fork High School finished Third
Big congratulations to the students and band directors who put in countless hours behind the scenes to make those parade performances look easy.
Way to go, bands! 🎉💙
In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…
🌦️ Weather
🌍 How a Suffolk student turned fundraising into a trip to Thailand
💰 Why Suffolk just got a top financial grade
🏃 Suffolk families have a new challenge this week
📅 Local events
Let’s get into it 👇
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💰 Why Suffolk Just Got a Top Financial Grade
The News: Fitch Ratings has given Suffolk a AAA rating with a stable outlook on $35.6 million in 2026 general obligation bonds. That is the agency’s highest credit rating.
Why It Matters: Fitch pointed to Suffolk’s strong financial results, healthy reserves, manageable debt, and diverse tax base. A top credit rating can help the city borrow money on more favorable terms when financing major projects.
👉 The Move: Suffolk heads into the bond sale with top-tier credit and a stable outlook, a strong signal for the city’s overall financial health
🌍 How a Suffolk Student Turned Fundraising Into a Trip to Thailand
Photo by: WTKR
The News: Suffolk student Emmanuel Scott recently traveled to Bangkok for Operation Smile’s International Student Leadership Conference. The trip cost about $4,000, so Scott combined scholarship money, fundraising support, and his own efforts to make it happen.
Why It Matters: It was Scott’s first international trip, giving him the chance to meet students from around the world and take part in leadership, service, and cultural activities. The scholarship program now plans to expand and have past students help mentor the next group.
👉 The Move: Pretty cool seeing a Suffolk student turn determination and community support into a worldwide opportunity.
🏃 Suffolk Families Have a New Challenge This Week
The News: Family PE Week is underway, giving Suffolk families one simple activity to do together each day. Monday kicked things off with a dance party, and the rest of the week includes jumping jacks, a family walk, playground fun, and healthy tips.
Why It Matters: It’s an easy way to get kids moving while squeezing in a little extra family time. No gym membership or fancy equipment needed.
👉 The Move: Pick an activity, get everybody involved, and have a little fun moving together this week.
Tuesday, October 6
Re-Wild with us: Learn about Monarchs! – Sojourn Fermentory (1400 Bridgeport Way, Suite 103) | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Yoga at Sojourn Fermentory – Sojourn Fermentory (1400 Bridgeport Way, Suite 103) | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday, October 9
C.A.Y. (Centered Around You) Live Music Series – Bridgeport Plaza (1400 Bridgeport Way / 3800 block of Bridge Rd) | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Suffolk Ruritan Club Annual Shrimp Feast – Suffolk Executive Airport (1410 Airport Rd) | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday, October 9 – Saturday, October 10
Decoys Rockfish Tournament – Decoys Seafood (3305 Ferry Rd)
Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11
Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four Tea Tasting – Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage (2453 Pruden Blvd) | Daily Seatings: 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM
Saturday, October 10
2026 Suffolk Farmers Market – Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion (524 N Main St) | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 10 – Tuesday, November 3
March of the Scarecrows – Downtown Suffolk Historic District
Sunday, November 8 – Sunday, November 15
Suffolk Restaurant Week – Participating Restaurants Throughout Suffolk, VA
Meme of the Day
🏫 Suffolk School Board Meeting Coming Up
The Suffolk School Board meets this Thursday, Oct. 8 at Suffolk City Hall, 442 W. Washington Street.
The meeting is open to the public and includes official board business, votes, and public comment.
📺 Can’t make it in person? Watch live on the Suffolk Public Schools YouTube channel
🥜 The 48th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest returns this October
The 48th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest returns to Suffolk Executive Airport from October 8 through 11 with country headliner Chris Cagle, a brand-new drone show, a live butterfly walk-through exhibit, and more. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Generations, One Picture Perfect Memory at a Time!” The festival is one of Suffolk’s biggest annual events, and this year’s new drone show and butterfly exhibit give families even more reasons to mark the calendar.
🫡 Salute to Veterans Stall Crawl
The Salute to Veterans Stall Crawl is set for Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Suffolk.
The event brings together three local barns for one patriotic day of horses, community, and honoring veterans. 🐴
🍂 Four Cupcakes for $10 at The Pink Box This Thursday
Sponsored by The Pink Box Sweets
This Thursday, grab any 4 cupcakes for $10 during The Pink Box Sweets’ Harvest Sale. Mix, match, and build your own little fall treat box. 🧁🍁
📍 5860 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. B2
⏰ Thursday, Oct. 8 | 12–5 PM
🚶🏽♀️ Walk-in only
🍂 While supplies last
🐾 Know This Dog? Found in Downtown Suffolk
A stray dog was found Oct. 2 in Downtown Suffolk. Log #49434.
📞 757-514-7855 with any questions.
⚠️ This dog is NOT up for adoption.