Good morning, Scoopers!

Need Friday night plans? Suffolk Parks & Recreation is showing Ghostbusters at Bennett’s Creek Park this Saturday, Oct. 3.

Activities start at 5 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Bring a chair, grab the family, and enjoy a little outdoor movie night under the stars. 🎬🍿

Who you gonna call? 😄

🌦️ Weather

🖥️ Suffolk moves toward a temporary data center ban

🏛️ Chuckatuck Town Hall set for Monday

👑 Meet the 2026 Suffolk Peanut Fest Queen

🗳️ Early voting is underway in Suffolk

📅 Local events

Let’s get into it 👇

Let’s get into 👇

The News: Suffolk’s Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend prohibiting standalone data centers in all city zoning districts while Suffolk works out longer-term rules. The proposal defines a data center as a property primarily used to store, manage, process, or transmit digital data. Hospitals, offices, and other buildings that simply operate their own network equipment would not fall under that definition. City Council is expected to consider the measure in October.

Why It Matters: Suffolk is not alone. Virginia Beach has adopted a 12-month moratorium, while Chesapeake has restricted by-right data center development as both cities work on their own regulations. Suffolk commissioners said the pause would give the city time to decide where and under what conditions data centers may fit locally.

👉 The Move: Keep an eye on City Council in October. The Planning Commission’s recommendation is only one step. City Council has the final say.

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The News: Councilwoman Shelley Butler Barlow is hosting a Chuckatuck Borough Town Hall on Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Hillpoint Elementary School.

Why It Matters: Residents can hear updates from Police, Fire & Rescue, Public Works, and Economic Development and bring local questions directly to city officials.

👉 The Move: Chuckatuck residents, mark your calendar and come ready with your questions.

The News: Zoey Carpenter of Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has been crowned the 2026 Suffolk Peanut Fest Queen following the Queen’s Banquet and Fashions on Oct. 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront.

Why It Matters: Princesses were nominated by their schools based on academics, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and a creative essay. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Generations — One Picture Perfect Memory at a Time.”

The 2026 Court:
👑 Zoey Carpenter, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
✨ Toniah Arrington, Lakeland High School
✨ Caroline Smith, Lakeland High School
✨ Taylor Foster, Suffolk Christian Academy
✨ Isabella Misseri, Suffolk Christian Academy
✨ Raquel Vazquez, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

👉 The Move: Congratulations to Queen Zoey and the entire court. Look for them during Peanut Fest, Oct. 8–11, at Suffolk Executive Airport.

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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. 🐴

Stray found on 09/30/2026 in the Downtown area of Suffolk. Log#49412. Please call 757-514-7855 with any questions