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Thursday, January 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of January.

CRIME NEWS

  • Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood experiences an outbreak of car break-ins, eliciting concern from residents and prompting a police investigation.  3 WTKR
  • A man was injured in a non-life-threatening shooting on Killam Avenue in Norfolk, and police are investigating the incident.  WAVY
  • Norfolk Police have arrested Juansun A. Bolden, charging him with a hit-and-run fatality that resulted in the death of motorcyclist Zachary T. Schonborn in December 2024.  WAVY

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Norfolk International Airport, led by CEO Mark Perryman, aims to introduce direct flights to the Caribbean this summer and eventually expand to European destinations, alongside increasing the total number of direct domestic and international flights to meet growing travel demand.  13 News Now

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Virginia Wesleyan University received funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to enhance environmental education for neurodivergent students through local school collaborations.  The Virginian-Pilot

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Norfolk Admirals secured their second consecutive win against Adirondack, with Filip Fornaa Svensson scoring a hat trick and goalie Thomas Milic making a successful comeback.  Daily Press
  • Old Dominion's women's basketball team mounted a vigorous comeback, ultimately losing 66-62 to Georgia State in a Sun Belt Conference match.  The Virginian-Pilot

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Matthew O'Donnell Performance

    Matthew O'Donnell, a versatile entertainer and musician, will perform a blend of Celtic folk, American roots, and popular music at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Reelin' in the Year – 2025 Kickoff Featuring Yacht Soul Music

    This event at The Annex celebrates the music of the 70s and 80s with Yacht Soul tunes and is accessible to all ages.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    This Driver Improvement Course provides training for residents of Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, with completion certificates issued on the same day.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    This one-day Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk offers participants a Certificate of Completion in a convenient downtown location, with free parking and same-day DMV notification for required attendance.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    The Driver Improvement Course offers instruction for drivers in the Norfolk area and provides a Certificate of Completion on the same day.

    Tue, 2/4/25

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  • Driver Improvement Class in Norfolk, VA

    A Driver Improvement Course designed for residents of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, held at Wyndham Garden Inn.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    The Driver Improvement Course provides essential training for drivers in the Norfolk area, with completion certificates issued on the same day.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    The Driver Improvement Course offers DMV-required education for residents in the Norfolk and surrounding areas, with completion certificates issued on the same day.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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  • Kendall Street Company: Lovers Tour at The Bunker

    Kendall Street Company, known for their eclectic mix of psychedelic, alternative, and jam music, will perform live at The Bunker as part of their Lovers Tour throughout February.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    This course is designed for residents of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake to improve their driving skills and obtain a certificate upon completion.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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