Today
in Norfolk
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WTKR mourned long-time photojournalist Wayne Pellenberg, who died March 15 at 63 after celebrating his birthday — he had covered local news and international events since joining in 1995 and left a lasting impact on the community. 3 WTKR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Best of Pickin is celebrating Women’s History Month with an all-female artist feature airing tonight from 10 to 12 on WHRV. Listeners can enjoy music from pioneers like Loretta Lynn and new talents such as Sierrra Hull as spring brings warmer days. WHRO
- ➤ Norfolk residents can watch Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde live in theaters across Hampton Roads this Saturday at noon through The Met’s Live in HD series, which will also air on WHRO-FM. Suffolk native Ryan Speedo Green stars as King Marke in the production. WHRO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Households in Norfolk are paying higher electric bills because more power is needed by data centers and aging infrastructure rather than clean energy alone, said Jay Ford of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Dominion Energy said its work on new infrastructure is meant to keep power safe and steady. 13 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Sherisse Kenerson started Holmes Middle School's after-school cursive club when students had trouble reading her board writing - the club now gains local attention as members like 12-year-olds Sandi Chandee and Halle O'Brien practice looping letters to improve handwriting. WHRO
- ➤ At a Wednesday night meeting, Norfolk Public Schools proposed a $642M budget for 2026-2027 that includes a 4.5% raise for teachers while sparking debate over bonus structures and an $11M natatorium planned as a capital improvement if funds allow. 3 WTKR
- ➤ Mary W. Jackson Elementary School in Hampton planted a loblolly pine grown from Artemis I seeds on March 18 to honor its namesake—NASA’s first Black female engineer who worked at Langley Research Center & left a lasting legacy; students helped plant the tree while connecting with space history. WHRO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Philip Shipman (43), diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in Nov. 2024, urges screening amid rising cases while at Sentara Brock Cancer Center. Sentara Health will host the Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K on Mar. 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. 13 News Now
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Dexta Daps Concert
8-11 p.m. — The NorVa — Tickets from $133 — Experience a vibrant night of live music with Dexta Daps in Norfolk.
-
Don't Struggle In Silence 5k
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Benchtop Brewing Company — Registration required — Participate in a meaningful 5K event to raise awareness and support community health.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Norfolk
Welcome to the Today in Norfolk, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Norfolk, Virginia community. If you like the Today in Norfolk, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Norfolk.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Norfolk and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Norfolk
A free Norfolk community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinnorfolk.com/sitemap