Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
Good morning, Norfolk.
Food truck owners from Norfolk to Portsmouth face rising gas prices today as AAA reports an average of $3.34 a gallon, causing fill-ups to cost over $100.
Owners work to keep menu prices steady while absorbing higher fuel expenses.
ODU announced plans to shift all online courses to eight-week formats starting fall while faculty expressed concerns after their no-confidence vote on Tuesday — professors warn that compressed timelines could lower academic quality.
University leaders say the change will better prepare adult learners and boost enrollment.
Educators and families can explore a curated Women's History Month collection by eMediaVA—featuring digital lessons on female pioneers, suffrage and science—to help classrooms celebrate influential women.
Navy leadership says USS Gerald R.
Ford will deploy for 11 months after leaving Naval Station Norfolk last June & is transiting the Suez Canal in support of U.S. military operations in Iran. If the ship reaches 11 months, it will return home in May.
The MEAC Tournament returns at Norfolk Scope today, bringing basketball excitement and community pride.
Local saxophonist Stephanie K. Williams, who first experienced the event as a fan 25 years ago, leads the national anthem—highlighting enduring HBCU tradition.
Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Celebration
7-8 p.m. — Chartway Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a century of laughter and jaw-dropping moves with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.
RnB Block Party
8-11 p.m. — SevenVenues — Free entry — Celebrate music and community at the vibrant RnB Block Party during MEAC’s Basketball Tournament Weekend.
Jonathan Richman Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Norfolk Scope Arena — Discount tickets available for students and healthcare workers — Enjoy an evening of live music with Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins on drums.
Full Moon Fever
7-11 p.m. — The Annex — Tickets available — Rock out to the best hits of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at this lively party in Norfolk.
Blake Aaron Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy smooth jazz guitar of Blake Aaron live in concert for the first time in the area.
Nekrogoblikon Concert
3:30-5 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices not available — Enjoy a high-energy show from the whimsical metal band Nekrogoblikon.
MXPX Concert
7-9 p.m. — The NorVa — $60/ea — Catch MXPX live at The NorVa and enjoy a night of punk rock energy.
David Spade Live
8-11 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Tickets from $55 — Catch the comedic genius of David Spade in an entertaining night of laughs.
Dog Man: The Musical
7-10 p.m. — Sandler Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — A hilarious and heartwarming adventure based on the bestselling series by Dav Pilkey.
Adirondack Thunder vs. Norfolk Admirals
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Check for ticket prices — Witness an exciting match between the Thunder and Admirals on the ice.
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