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Good morning, Scoopers!
Here’s a little Suffolk pride to start your morning. Skydive Suffolk recently took to the skies at the 2026 NAS Oceana Air Show, performing precision parachute demonstrations alongside a lineup that included the Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demo, and Super Hornet Demo.
Pretty cool seeing a Suffolk-based team representing our city on one of Hampton Roads’ biggest stages. 🇺🇸✈️
Way to fly, Skydive Suffolk! 🪂💙
In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…
🌦️ Weather
🥜 Peanut Fest Parade brings downtown road closures Saturday
🎀 All 4 Paws celebrates official ribbon cutting in Harbour View
🚧 Overnight lane closures coming to Bridge Road Thursday
🗳️ Early voting is underway in Suffolk
📅 Local events
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🥜 Peanut Fest Parade Brings Downtown Road Closures Saturday
The News: The Annual Peanut Festival Parade rolls through downtown Suffolk Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. Road closures for parade staging begin as early as 7:30 a.m., with the rest of the route closing at 9 a.m.
Why It Matters: If you live, drive, or park downtown Saturday morning, plan ahead. Vehicles left along the parade route may be towed if the owner cannot be located.
Closing at 7:30 a.m.:
✅ Gittings St. from Causey Ave. to S. Broad St.
✅ Causey Ave. from Gittings St. to W. Washington St.
✅ Bosley Ave. from Smith St. to W. Washington St.
✅ S. Broad St. from Smith St. to W. Washington St.
✅ Linden Ave. from Smith St. to W. Washington St.
✅ St. James Ave. from Smith St. to W. Washington St.
✅ Wellons St. from Jackson St. to W. Washington St.
✅ Henley Pl. from Market St. to W. Washington St.
⚠️ The remaining parade route closes at 9 a.m.
👉 The Move: Move your car early, plan for detours, and then head downtown for the parade. Suffolk Public Works will have detour signs in place.
🎀 All 4 Paws Celebrates Official Ribbon Cutting in Harbour View
The News: All 4 Paws Pet Wash & Spa celebrated its official ribbon cutting with the City of Suffolk at 5860 Harbour View Blvd., Suite 5A.
Why It Matters: The Harbour View business is already serving local pet owners, and the ribbon cutting gave the community a chance to officially welcome them and celebrate the milestone.
👉 The Move: If you haven’t checked them out yet, stop by and show a little Suffolk support. Their motto: “Where Love Meets Luxury.”
🚧 Overnight Lane Closures Coming to Bridge Road Thursday
The News: Crews will work at the Bridge Road and Shoulders Hill Road intersection Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving and drainage work. Drivers should expect alternating turn-lane closures and a temporary full closure during final paving.
Why It Matters: Anyone traveling through the area late Thursday or early Friday could run into delays. Suffolk Police will be on site directing traffic.
👉 The Move: Slow down, allow extra travel time, and consider another route if you’re heading through the area overnight.
🗳️ Early Voting Is Underway in Suffolk
The News: Suffolk’s in-person early voting begins Friday, Sept. 18 at the Voter Registration Office, 440 Market Street, First Floor. It is the only early voting location in the city, with weekday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend voting will also be offered later in October.
Why It Matters: Voters have several ways to cast their ballot before Election Day, Nov. 3. Mail-in ballots can also be returned at three official drop boxes across Suffolk, giving residents options depending on where they live and their schedule.
📅 Key Dates
Sept. 18: Early voting begins
Oct. 18 & 25: Sunday voting, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 23: Registration/update deadline and mailed absentee ballot request deadline
Oct. 24 & 31: Saturday voting, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oct. 31: Last day to vote early
Nov. 3: Election Day, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
📮 Ballot Drop Boxes
North Suffolk Public Library — 2000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road
Curtis R. Milteer Sr. Recreation Center — 132 Robertson Road
Voter Registration Office — 440 Market Street
On Election Day, ballot drop-off will also be available inside every Suffolk polling precinct from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
👉 The Move: Decide which voting option works for you and check your assigned precinct before Election Day. Remember, the Voter Registration Office is not an Election Day polling precinct. Questions? Call 757-514-7750.
Wednesday, September 30
Art of Wine Series Exhibit: Collette Mann – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Click to open side panel for more information (110 W Bank St) | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, October 1
Suffolk Peanut Fest Queen's Banquet & Fashions – Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront (100 E Constance Rd) | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, October 2
Joey Marade Live at Decoys Seafood – Decoys Seafood (3305 Ferry Rd) | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
UPAC Presents: Children of Eden – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Click to open side panel for more information (Birdsong Theater, 110 W Finney Ave) | 7:00 PM
Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4
October Barn Weekend – The Fancy Flea Antiques & Fine Things (2780 Holland Rd) | Fri–Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 3
UPAC Presents: Children of Eden (Matinee) – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Click to open side panel for more information (Birdsong Theater, 110 W Finney Ave) | 2:00 PM
UPAC Presents: Children of Eden (Evening) – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Click to open side panel for more information (Birdsong Theater, 110 W Finney Ave) | 7:00 PM
Meme of the Day
🐾 Pet Food Pantry Drop-Off
The Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Pet Food Pantry will collect pet food donations on Wednesday, September 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Walmart locations on 1200 N. Main Street and 6259 College Drive.
Donations will help pet pantries throughout Suffolk. For details, call 757-514-7840.
🍂 Community Yard Sale at The Retreat at Harbour Cove
Treasure hunting is coming to The Retreat at Harbour Cove in North Suffolk near Riverfront on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. This is a small community, drive-around sale with tables and items set up at individual garages throughout the neighborhood. Expect household goods, clothes, décor, electronics and plenty of surprise finds. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 4.
🛍️ Harbour View Community Yard Sale Returns Oct. 3
More than 30 homes are participating in the Harbour View Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers can make a day of it around the neighborhood, with 5263 River Club Drive listed as a featured stop.
🥜 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.
🐾 Meet Aria, Still Waiting for Her Forever Home
Aria has spent a total of 464 days at the shelter and is still waiting for the right family. She was adopted in May 2025 but later returned through no fault of her own.
She is 2 years old, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, weighs 42 pounds, knows “sit,” and loves stuffed toys. Her previous owner said she does well with dogs and cats.
Aria, ID #48633 is ready for another chance. Please share and help this sweet girl find her forever home. 💗
🐾 Stray Found in Downtown Suffolk
This stray was found Sept. 25 in the Downtown Suffolk area. If you recognize this pup, call 757-514-7855, option 2 and reference Log #49346.