Today
in Norfolk
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk police investigated a crash on Church Street that left a woman with life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning — a call came in around 4:30 a.m. and the driver remained at the scene. 13 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alice Cooper and Judas Priest will perform in Virginia Beach on Sept. 24 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater as part of a tour with 22 stops. Ticket presales will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and general sales will start at 10 a.m. on Friday. 13 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Christian Schools announced that Gov. Glenn Youngkin will deliver the keynote address at its commencement ceremony on May 31—ticketed for seniors and guests—and will challenge the graduates as Ambassadors for Christ. 3 WTKR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dominion Energy installed 13 bat flats at a Surry pilot site to give endangered bats a safe place to roost on power poles—Christopher Newport University researchers are monitoring the project to see if it can help spread bat habitat in urban areas. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk International Airport was rated as one of the world’s best domestic airports — the top U.S. airport in its category — after a two-day on-site audit by London-based Skytrax that awarded it a certified 4-star rating for the third consecutive year. The airport handled over 4.8 million passengers last year and is set to upgrade its facilities with a nearly $1 billion capital improvement program as it works to add international flights. WAVY
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April is Poetry Month—Celebrate with the Muse!
10 a.m. — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Embrace creativity and celebrate poetry this spring with engaging activities and readings.
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Lindsey Webster Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Lindsey Webster, whose musical journey began in the vibrant atmosphere of Woodstock.
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Spring Into Stories: New Season, New Fiction!
10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — The Muse Writers Center — 35% discount available — Ignite your creativity with fiction workshops this spring.
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Diversity in Creativity Workshop
10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Nurture your creativity this spring through diverse writing paths in a supportive environment.
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Spring Into Stories: New Season, New Fiction!
10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — The Muse Writers Center — Special offer of 35% discount — A day of creative fiction workshops to rejuvenate your writing spirit.
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April is Poetry Month Celebration
10 AM – 10 PM — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of poetry in a nurturing environment this April.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order — Complete your driver improvement course and receive your certificate on the same day.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your driver improvement course and receive your certificate on the same day.
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ODU Big Blue 5K
8-11 a.m. — Old Dominion University — Registration required — Experience a scenic 5K run across campus ending at S.B. Ballard Stadium with a post-race celebration.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 Cash or Money Order — Enhance your driving skills and receive your certificate the same day.
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