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Saturday, February 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Scheduled overnight lane and ramp closures on I-64 West in Norfolk will begin as early as Feb 10 to facilitate a long-term traffic shift and introduce a new alternate lane for westbound traffic.  City of Norfolk

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Norfolk Fire-Rescue successfully controlled a house fire on Barre Street with no injuries reported, cause under investigation.  WAVY

CRIME NEWS

  • A man was convicted of five felony charges for sexually abusing a child relative in Norfolk, with sentencing set for May 2.  WAVY
  • Andrew Williams was sentenced to 18 months in Norfolk prison for his involvement in a car theft, evading police, failing to appear in court, and providing false identification.  WAVY

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Breeze Airways is opening new routes from Norfolk to New Haven, Connecticut, and West Palm Beach, Florida, with introductory fares starting at $29.  3 WTKR

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Jason L. Inge was unanimously selected by the Norfolk School Board to fill the Ward 3 vacancy, chosen from among 34 candidates for his experience in nonprofit leadership and community investments.  WAVY

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A judge in Norfolk, Va., ruled to continue the lawsuit against the city's use of Flock cameras, citing potential Fourth Amendment violations concerning privacy.  3 WTKR

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    The Driver Improvement Course offers traffic education for residents in the Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas, providing a Certificate of Completion upon attendance.

    Thu, 2/13/25

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  • The Legwarmers Concert in Norfolk

    The Legwarmers bring an energetic performance that celebrates the music and culture of the 1980s.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Smooth Jazz Concert Featuring Paula Atherton

    Celebrate Valentine's Weekend with a smooth jazz concert presented by Blue Pyramid Productions at the historic Attucks Theatre in Norfolk.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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  • An Evening with Angela Hucles Mangano

    Angela Hucles Mangano, a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and former professional soccer player, discusses her career and humanitarian efforts.

    Tue, 2/18/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    This is a Driver Improvement Course taking place at the Wyndham Garden Inn designed for residents in the Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas, offering a Certificate of Completion on the same day.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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  • Biz Café: Economic Opportunity Networking Event

    Biz Café is a networking event aimed at connecting business owners with resources and tools to strengthen their professional networks and community involvement.

    Thu, 2/20/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    This Driver Improvement Course is designed for residents of the Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake area, providing necessary skills and certification in a convenient downtown location.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.

~ Richard Feynman

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