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Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 50-year-old woman in Norfolk is charged with second-degree murder of her 3-month-old granddaughter in April 2024. 3 WTKR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Norfolk Tourism Foundation has paused its operations due to funding challenges, but plans to continue board meetings to seek future directions. Daily Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marjorie Mayfield Jackson, founder of the Elizabeth River Project, discusses her journey from starting the organization to combat pollution in the Elizabeth River to stepping down as its leader, leaving behind a legacy of significant environmental restoration and community engagement. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Despite Norfolk's City Council resolution urging local investment, Hampton Roads Ventures has not funded any projects in Virginia since 2008, instead allocating tax credits to projects in other states. WHRO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Norfolk Admirals hosted Wheeling at the Scope Arena on January 3, 2025, dedicating the game to Teachers and Educators. Daily Press
- ➤ Norfolk State's basketball teams, seen as conference title contenders, will host Maryland Eastern Shore in their MEAC opener on Saturday. The Virginian-Pilot
- ➤ Tallwood High School's wrestling team achieved a perfect 6-0 record at the New Year’s Brawl tournament, while the No. 2 Catholic girls basketball team defeated Collegiate of Richmond 71-27. The Virginian-Pilot
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Beginner Pickleball Classes at Western Branch Community Center
This event offers an opportunity to learn how to play pickleball, a rapidly growing sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, in a friendly community setting.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
A Driver Improvement Course designed for residents of Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, offering a Certificate of Completion upon attendance.
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Virginia Duals Wrestling Tournament - Hampton
The Peninsula Wrestling Association hosts the 44th Annual Virginia Duals Wrestling Tournament at Hampton Coliseum, showcasing teams in a competitive wrestling format.
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Red Carpet Event for the Play 'Tina'
Attend a national red carpet event to experience the play 'Tina' at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
This all-day Driver Improvement Course provides training and certification for individuals in the Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
This Driver Improvement Course offers essential training and completion certification for participants from the Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas.
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Destroy Lonely Concert Tour
Destroy Lonely continues his North American tour promoting his second studio album, 'Love Lasts Forever,' with a performance at The NorVa.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
This one-day driver improvement course provides certification for attendees in the Norfolk, VA area and includes vital traffic safety education.
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Virginia Beach Restaurant Week 2025
The 2025 Virginia Beach Restaurant Week celebrates its 20th anniversary with local restaurants showcasing iconic dishes, new menu items, and collaborations with local breweries and distilleries.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
This class offers Driver Improvement training for the Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake area, providing necessary education and a Certificate of Completion the same day.
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