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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In the wake of a campus tragedy at ODU on Thursday, Norfolk business owners including Doug's Hot Dogs, a climbing gym, and Hot House Yoga are offering free meals, gym access, and yoga classes to support students and staff — the Virginia Zoo is providing free admission through March 31. 3 WTKR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk residents have seen their Dominion Energy bills climb sharply after a record-cold winter and rate increases to cover higher costs. Dominion advises customers to use its Budget Billing and EnergyShare programs to ease the impact of these seasonal spikes. WHRO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ODU graduate Helen Sharpe launched a Change.org petition to waive tuition for ROTC cadets who stopped a campus shooter at the university; the petition has already gathered hundreds of signatures. 3 WTKR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Health opened an additional 250 acres on Lynnhaven River for commercial shellfish harvesting yesterday, raising the harvest area to 52%. Harvesters mostly use aquaculture cages while water quality is monitored closely to ensure safe consumption. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Hampton Roads Transit are testing electric buses to balance cleaner air advances with high costs and reliability issues. They will add two new buses to further evaluate challenges like short battery range & cold weather performance. 13 News Now
- ➤ On March 13, the Virginia Senate rejected a bill requiring recreational crabbers to install devices that prevent terrapins from entering crab pots in Chesapeake Bay, as watermen warned the measure could cut catches by up to 50% and lead to further commercial restrictions. WHRO
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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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Nicholas Cole Concert
8-11 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blend of jazz, gospel, and R&B with keyboardist Nicholas Cole.
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Black Label Society Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Tickets available — Experience the high-energy performance of Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society as they deliver heavy riffs and powerful rock anthems.
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