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Saturday, February 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bernice A. King emphasizes the importance of addressing racial injustices to heal as a community and nation at Old Dominion University's Martin Luther King Jr. Observance.  The Virginian-Pilot

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A cement truck spill on I-264 near Portsmouth Boulevard has led to the closure of all west lanes, with traffic being rerouted and no current reopening time.  WAVY

CRIME NEWS

  • An 18-year-old from Virginia Beach has been arrested on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, in relation to the 2024 shooting death of John Daughtry III in Norfolk.  3 WTKR
  • An Alabama woman admitted to her involvement in the creation and dispersal of videos depicting the extreme torture of monkeys, with sentencing set for June 10.  WAVY

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Preliminary designs for a new Maury High School, costing around $160 million and to open by 2029, were presented, amidst discussions on preserving the original building's history and ensuring equitable treatment for other schools in Norfolk.  WHRO

SPORTS NEWS

  • Norfolk State's new football coach, Michael Vick, successfully recruits star player I’ziah Emery from his alma mater Warwick, ahead of national signing day.  The Virginian-Pilot

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    This Driver Improvement Course offers attendees a chance to enhance their driving skills and receive a Certificate of Completion on the same day.

    Mon, 2/10/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    The Driver Improvement Course is designed for residents of Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, and is held at the Wyndham Garden Inn located downtown.

    Wed, 2/12/25

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