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in Norfolk
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire on Debree Ave near 2715 damaged a two-story apartment building and a nearby home around 8 p.m., leaving five residents displaced + three pets dead, officials said, with Dominion Power securing live wires and the American Red Cross assisting those affected. 3 WTKR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tidewater Classical Guitar, a Virginia Humanities at WHRO grant winner, plans a historical documentary on Norfolk-born musician Justin Holland (a classical guitar composer and civil rights activist) as part of a grant cycle supporting regional humanities storytelling. WHRO
- ➤ This Saturday, tune in at 1 p.m. on WHRO-FM 90.3 for a live broadcast of Bizet’s Carmen — featuring star mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Michael Fabiano — with Pier Giorgio Morandi conducting the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. The broadcast offers a vibrant musical performance for opera lovers. WHRO
- ➤ WHRO celebrates America at 250 with A Local Touch: Music with a Virginia Connection today at 9:00 on WHRO-FM from the Apollo Room at Raleigh Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg. Host Raymond Jones presents music from colonial times to modern works by Virginia artists. WHRO
- ➤ WHRO-FM will air 'This Just In,' a three-hour program featuring new classical recordings including Shostakovich’s Symphony No.9 and works by Grieg, Debussy, Vivaldi, and Strauss, hosted by Raymond Jones on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Listeners can tune in via FM radio & smart device. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dominion Energy has sued the Interior Department after a 90-day federal pause on its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, which Dominion calls 'arbitrary and capricious.' A hearing is set for Friday in Norfolk — officials say the halt is costing over $5 million a day and could lead to higher consumer rates. WHRO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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