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in Norfolk
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Teams from the Savanah Bananas partnered with Chesapeake nonprofit Roc Solid Foundation to build a playset for nearly one-year-old Fisher Blankenship—a local child fighting cancer. They built the playset Friday, revealed it at Harbor Park, and then moved it to his home so Fisher and his older brother can enjoy it. WAVY
- ➤ Just hours before a game at Harbor Park, players from the Party Animals & the Firefighters built a playset for Chesapeake boy Fisher Blankenship who was diagnosed with cancer in February. The playset will be taken to his home with signatures & positive messages from the team. 3 WTKR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crashed into a 7-Eleven on Chesapeake Boulevard in Norfolk Friday morning—police report the driver lost control at about 7:40 a.m. with no injuries reported. WAVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach Police said that a four-day gang bust across multiple Hampton Roads cities from July 14 to 17 led to more than 70 indictments, including charges for gang participation, recruitment, weapons violations, and drug distribution+ with several law enforcement agencies collaborating on the operation. 3 WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Navy’s Rhino Demo Team from the East Coast’s largest F/A-18 squadron at Naval Air Station Oceana trains new pilots and keeps jets ready for air shows—working as instructors on weekdays and showing off on weekends to inspire local youth. 3 WTKR
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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 DMV-ordered driver improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.
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Willie Nelson Live
5:00–6:30 p.m. — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Willie Nelson in a heartfelt concert showcasing his iconic career.
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Laufey Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Chartway Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting jazz melodies of Laufey, a talented young artist exploring themes of love and self-discovery.
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Descendents Concert
7-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket price not available — Experience the legendary punk rock sound of the Descendents live in Norfolk.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Enhance your driving skills and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.
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Free Medical Clinic in Norfolk
6 a.m. — Granby High School — Free services — Offering free dental, vision, and medical services on a first-come, first-served basis.
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VA Genius Jazz Festival
2-3 p.m. — The Annex — $30 to $36 — Experience a vibrant reunion performance by Hot Gumbo Brass Band along with innovative local artists and a Genius Jam Session.
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Norfolk Tides vs. Rochester Red Wings
6:35-8:05 p.m. — 150 Park Ave Parking — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball showdown between the Tides and the Red Wings.
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Unity in the Community: Back 2 School Celebration
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Free entry — Celebrate back to school with free backpacks, school supplies, and community resources at a festive event.
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Philippines Fest: UbeLand
12-8 p.m. — Kitchenfinity — Free entry — Celebrate Filipino culture with delicious Ube delicacies, music, and traditional dances.
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