🚒 The Hidden Cost of Answering the Call

Good morning, Scoopers!

King’s Fork’s Mighty Marching Bulldogs showed up at the Trucker Classic and basically said, “We’ll take the trophies, thank you.” 😄

The band earned multiple first place awards, including AAA Dance, Flag, DrumLine, Music & General Effect, and Overall Band, then topped it all off as Grand Champion, the highest scoring band at the entire event.

Big congratulations to the students and directors. Suffolk was definitely heard loud and clear! 🎺🔥

🌦️ Weather

🚒 The hidden cost of answering the call

🏫 Suffolk schools are getting a $15 million construction boost

🏈 NSA wins the TCIS title in overtime

📅 Local events

Let’s get into it 👇

The News: Suffolk Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2801 and the Jeff T. Messinger Fund are bringing PTSD 911, a free documentary about the mental health toll on first responders, to Hampton Roads on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Virginia Peninsula Community College in Williamsburg. Screenings are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Why It Matters: First responders can face repeated traumatic events throughout their careers, increasing the risk of PTSD and other mental health struggles. Suffolk Fire & Rescue also has a Peer Support Team made up of trained members who understand the job firsthand.

👉 The Move: Admission is free, but seats should be reserved in advance. Bring your crew, your family, or someone who understands what comes home after a difficult shift. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 anytime.

The News: Virginia is awarding Suffolk $15 million through its School Construction Assistance Program. The money will help fund an addition at Northern Shores Elementary and cover about one fifth of the cost to replace Elephant’s Fork Elementary by 2029.

Why It Matters: Suffolk’s growing student population has put pressure on older and crowded schools. This funding gives the city a major boost toward expanding and replacing two campuses.

👉 The Move: Keep an eye on the Northern Shores expansion and Elephant’s Fork replacement as both projects move forward.

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Nansemond Suffolk Academy edged Norfolk Academy 35 to 34 in overtime Friday night in Suffolk to capture the TCIS title (Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools championship). A one point finish made it a memorable win for the Saints.

INTALEK & Friends: Hip Hop Art After Hours – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts (110 W Finney Ave) | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

3rd Annual Fall Market on the Farm – Little Acre Farm LLC (7981 Carr Ln) | 9:00 AM onwards

The Pumpkin Patch at Chuckatuck Library – Suffolk Public Library (Chuckatuck branch) (5881 Godwin Blvd) | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Witching Hour: A Spooktacular Market & Movie Night – Suffolk Visitor Center (524 N Main St) | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Suffolk Art League's 2026 Annual Juried Show "Fresh Squeezed" – Suffolk Art Gallery (118 Bosley Ave)

Hallowpaws Pet Costume Contest & Local Market – Bridgeport Plaza (1400 Bridgeport Way) | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Suffolk Restaurant Week – Participating Restaurants Throughout Suffolk, VA

Suffolk Parks & Recreation is taking teens ages 13–17 to Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream on Friday, Oct. 30. Registration is required and the cost is $30 per person.

🚌 East Suffolk Recreation Center: Depart 4:30 p.m., return 11:30 p.m.
📍 138 S. Sixth St.

🚌 Bennett’s Creek Recreation Center: Depart 5 p.m., return 11 p.m.
📍 1500 Bennetts Creek Park Rd.

📞 757-514-4500
📧 [email protected]

Sign up online at suffolkparksandrec.com or in person at the Parks & Recreation Administration Office or participating recreation centers.

💰 Register by Oct. 1 for a discount.
⏰ Final registration deadline: Oct. 23.

Suffolk Parks & Recreation is hosting Fright Night on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at three locations across the city.

📍 Curtis Milteer Recreation Center
132 Robertson Street

📍 East Suffolk Recreation Center
138 South Sixth Street

📍 Creekside Recreation Center
1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road

Families can enjoy candy, face painting, a haunted house, bounce house, games, contests, and free candy bags for kids while supplies last.

📞 757-514-7250

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. 🐴

✅ King’s Fork 36, Lakeland 0
King’s Fork improved to 6 and 0.

❌ Nansemond River 21, Hickory 27

✅ Nansemond Suffolk Academy 35, Norfolk Academy 34 (OT)
NSA captured the TCIS title.

❌ King’s Fork 0, Western Branch 3
Set scores: 22 to 25, 12 to 25, 17 to 25.

✅ Lakeland 2, Hopewell 0

✅ Nansemond Suffolk Academy 3, Steward 1

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