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Saturday, January 10th, 2026

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Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Virginia hemp growers have struggled as new regulations limit THC levels in their products and force a shift away from hemp. Lawmakers will consider new legislation on Jan. 14 to allow growers to transition to marijuana production.  WHRO

CULTURE NEWS

  • A half-hour special airing today on 13News Now features scholars + community leaders discussing concerns that changes in DEI policies may roll back long-held progress while also including voices supporting a return to merit-based practices.  13 News Now

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the new Maury High School campus site on 20th Street and Llewellyn Avenue to kick off construction on a $230 million, 315,000 sqft facility for 1,750 students. Phase one work will start in late Fall 2025.  3 WTKR

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Researchers at the University of Virginia mapped over 10 million dead trees along the Atlantic coastal plain using high-resolution imagery and artificial intelligence. The study, published Jan. 9 (yesterday), shows ghost forests forming along vulnerable low-lying areas in eastern Virginia.  WHRO

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Fonville x Fribush featuring Morgan Burrs

    8-11 p.m. — The Annex — No cover — Experience the funky sounds of the Hammond organ with live performances by Sam Fribush and Morgan Burrs.

    Thu, 1/15/26

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  • R&B Only Live

    8-11 p.m. — The NorVa — $55-$110 General Admission, $80-$160 VIP — Experience a high-energy night of R&B music from past to present with singing and dancing.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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  • Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers - Union & Trades Night

    7:05-8:35 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — $31 tickets with processing fee — Family fun and fundraising with games, food, and community spirit.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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  • Badfish: Tribute to Sublime

    8-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sounds of Badfish, honoring the legacy of Sublime.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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  • Worcester Railers vs. Norfolk Admirals

    7:05-9:05 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling ice hockey clash as the Worcester Railers take on the Norfolk Admirals.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • Confirmed PMP In-Person Training

    9 AM - 5 PM — Dominion Tower Parking — Check pricing for groups — Master project management with a trusted training institute offering comprehensive certification preparation.

    Tue, 1/27/26

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  • The Legwarmers Live

    8-10 p.m. — The NorVa — Tickets available — Relive the vibrant energy of the Eighties with the Legwarmers' nostalgic performance.

    Fri, 1/30/26

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  • Pearloid Album Release Show

    7-10 p.m. — The Annex — All ages — Celebrate the launch of Pearloid's 'Sugar In My Hand' album with performances from Celler Dwellers, Lopatoskis, and Captive Birds.

    Sat, 1/31/26

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  • Live Music Bingo! with Nate Sacks

    6-8 p.m. — The Annex — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of live music bingo with great prizes from local sponsors.

    Sun, 2/1/26

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  • Shucked: A Musical Comedy

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Cost info not provided — Enjoy the Tony Award® winning musical comedy that The Wall Street Journal calls flat out hilarious!

    Wed, 2/4/26

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