Good morning, Scoopers!

Shoutout to Suffolk crews for their work at the MMMBT yesterday, this city has every reason to be proud.

In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…

🌦️ Weather
🔦 Suffolk’s Spooky Side Returns
🤧 The Real Story on Pollen
🍎 Suffolk Students Going National
📅 Upcoming Local Events

Let’s get into it 👇

🤧 What Pollen Is Really Doing

If your allergies have been acting up lately, here’s the annoying truth, pollen is not just random yellow dust floating around to ruin your day. It’s a living part of plant reproduction, carrying genetic material through the air so plants can grow and spread.

The News: Pollen helps flowers, trees, and grasses reproduce, but those same tiny particles can also trigger miserable allergy symptoms for a lot of people.

The Why: Not everybody reacts the same way. That helps explain why one person is fine, while somebody else is sneezing, rubbing their eyes, and looking for tissues all day.

👉 The Move: If spring allergies keep getting you, pay attention to when your symptoms flare up most. That can help you figure out what kind of pollen may be bothering you.

👻 Take a walk on Suffolk’s spooky side

Photo Via: Visit Suffolk

Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk returns Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m. Follow a costumed guide by lantern light through historic Main Street and hear the local legends, unsolved mysteries, and eerie stories that still linger in Suffolk’s past. The tour lasts about 90 minutes and covers 1.5 miles, departing from the Suffolk Visitor Center at 524 N. Main Street. Reservations are required by calling 757-514-4130. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors 60+, military, and children 17 and under.

🍎 Suffolk Students Are Headed to Nationals

Nansemond River High School’s Teacher Cadets gave Suffolk Public Schools a big reason to celebrate at the Virginia Educators Rising Conference. Students competed in multiple events, and one team is now headed to the national stage.

The News: Teacher Cadets from Nansemond River showcased their skills in Children’s Literature, The Educators Rising Moment, and Ethical Dilemma.

The Big Win: Gennaro Boyd, Rylie Mahler, and Brian Silvio earned 1st Place in Ethical Dilemma, locking in the chance to represent Virginia this June in Portland, Oregon.

👉 The Move: Big congratulations to these students for putting Suffolk on the map and showing the future of education is looking pretty strong.

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