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Friday, February 28th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Rockey, a renowned meteorologist at WTKR News 3, retires after over 20 years, marking an end to his career that started from a childhood fascination with weather due to Hurricane Agnes. The Virginian-Pilot
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials are investigating an early morning house fire in Norfolk, Virginia, where crews successfully extinguished the attic fire with no injuries reported. 13 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WHRO Public Media in Norfolk is hosting a double feature screening event for the premiere episodes of 'Wolf Hall' Part 2 and 'Marie Antoinette' Season 2, including exclusive premieres, free popcorn, and a chance to win prizes. WHRO
- ➤ WHRO Public Media in Norfolk is hosting an exclusive screening event for the Season 14 premiere of the PBS show 'Call the Midwife' with limited registration, offering free popcorn, swag, and a chance to win a prize pack. WHRO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Old Dominion University projects a Category 3 hurricane could cause at least $15.6 billion in damages and significant job losses in Hampton Roads, Virginia, emphasizing the importance of flood insurance and infrastructure investment. WHRO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center is introducing a new facility, with classes temporarily moving to other locations from April 1. City of Norfolk
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Free Digital Art Portfolio Workshops for High School Students
The d'Art Center will host three free digital art portfolio workshops for high school juniors and seniors in March, April, and May 2025.
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Winter Lecture Series: Importance of Native Plants
The Newport News Master Gardeners will discuss the significance of native plants in the environment during this educational lecture.
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Creative Art Series: Mardi Gras Mask Making
Participants will engage in crafting Mardi Gras masks using various materials, including feathers and personal accessories.
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Driver Improvement Class in Norfolk, VA
This one-day Driver Improvement Course is designed for participants in the Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas, providing crucial driving education.
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Florida Everblades vs. Norfolk Admirals Hockey Match
The Norfolk Admirals will host the Florida Everblades for a competitive hockey match at the Norfolk Scope Arena.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
The Driver Improvement Course offers residents of Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake the opportunity to enhance their driving skills and receive a completion certificate on the same day.
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Senior Services Night of Magic Gala
The Senior Services Night of Magic Gala aims to empower and engage the community while supporting seniors and their caregivers.
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Kabaka Pyramid with Tribal Seeds
The event features a performance by rock-reggae band Tribal Seeds, alongside Kabaka Pyramid and Sensamotion, at The NorVa in Norfolk, VA.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
This course offers driver improvement training for individuals in the Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas, with certificates issued on the same day.
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The Amity Affliction: Live Tour 2025
The Amity Affliction, an Australian metalcore band known for their emotionally charged music, will perform at The NorVa in Norfolk.
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