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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday to a fire at a duplex on 20th Bay Street that fire marshals said was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials and treated one person for minor injuries before installing three smoke detectors. 13 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Norfolk jury convicted Anton D. Williams Jr. of armed robbery — he was also convicted of conspiring to rob a bank teller using a threatening note and resisting arrest. City of Norfolk
- ➤ Keith Bryant’s retrial for killing a William and Mary student entered its second day of testimony on Wednesday as defense attorney Mario Lorello argued that a Norfolk Police detective had withheld key documents—raising questions about the trial—while evidence linked shell casings to a 9mm Glock used in the crime. WAVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Zaria Gassaway, the student body president at ODU, led a two-year effort to install monuments honoring the Divine Nine groups on campus. The monuments were unveiled during Homecoming 2024 on Williamsburg Lawn (right beside SB Ballard Stadium) to recognize the legacy of these historically Black institutions. 3 WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ George Bell, a former Norfolk deputy recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest man in America at 7-foot-8 — who served from December 2000 to May 2014 — died at his home in Durham. 3 WTKR
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Tom Petty Tribute: Full Moon Fever at The Annex
Full Moon Fever, a tribute to Tom Petty featuring special guest Kenneka Cook, will perform at The Annex in Norfolk, VA.
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Little Shop Of Horrors in Norfolk
7:30 PM | Virginia Stage Company | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy the quirky tale of a man-eating plant in this beloved musical.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Norfolk
The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents a spectacular showcase of superhuman feats suitable for audiences of all ages.
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Art Series: Create Your Own Easter Wreath
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Courthouse Way Community Center | Pre-registration required | Craft your unique Easter wreath with provided grapevine and decorations.
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Troy Breslow Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Wharf Hill Brewing Company — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of Country music with acclaimed artist Troy Breslow.
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Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony
8 PM – 10 PM | Chrysler Hall | Ticket prices vary | Experience the grandeur of Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony conducted by Thomas Wilkins with a full orchestra.
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Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8:00-9:30 p.m. | The NorVa | Ticket prices vary | Experience electrifying renditions of Fleetwood Mac classics from this dynamic tribute band.
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Building Momentum 5k Run/Walk
1-3 p.m. — Griffin Hall, Hampton, VA — Registration fee required — Enjoy a vibrant run/walk weaving through the beautiful campus of Virginia Peninsula Community College.
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Driver Improvement Class
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown | $68 cash or money order | Complete your DMV ordered requirements and receive your Certificate of Completion on the same day.
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Xtreme Hip-Hop Step Class
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Western Branch Community Center — Check for class fees — Get fit and have fun with this energetic cardio step class designed for beginners.
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