Today
in Norfolk
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 3 WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. 3 WTKR
- ➤ 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. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. 3 WTKR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 3 WTKR
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nekrogoblikon Concert
3:30-5 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices not available — Enjoy a high-energy show from the whimsical metal band Nekrogoblikon.
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MXPX Concert
7-9 p.m. — The NorVa — $60/ea — Catch MXPX live at The NorVa and enjoy a night of punk rock energy.
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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.
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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.
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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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