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in Norfolk
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge convicted four people on Wednesday in a 127-count indictment for a drug trafficking conspiracy that used a Newport News auto shop as a base—law enforcement seized nearly $400,000 and 1,000 pounds of marijuana between August 2020 and August 2023. WAVY
- ➤ Police said a shooting on Saturday near 26th Street and Llewellyn Avenue in Norfolk’s Park Place neighborhood sent a man with serious injuries to the hospital—authorities are still investigating the incident. 3 WTKR
- ➤ Norfolk police responded to a shots fired call at the Food Lion on Tidewater Drive in the 7500 block near East Little Creek Road on Saturday at 8:39 p.m.—two front store windows were shattered as officers investigated the incident. 13 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WHRO will lose about $2 million in federal funding as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting ends support on Sept. 30 — station President Bert Schmidt said the station is not closing but will adjust operations and rely on community help to meet its public media mission. 3 WTKR
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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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Story Time at Cradock
12 – 11 AM — Portsmouth Public Library (Cradock Branch) — Free entry — Delight in enchanting stories and activities for children at the local library.
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Troy Breslow Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Sly Clyde Ciderworks — Check for entry fee — Enjoy live country music from the acclaimed Troy Breslow.
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Let’s Talk Money: Mindset and Your Good Life
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Voyager Coffee — Free entry — Unpack your money mindset and redefine what your good life looks like in a supportive environment.
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Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights Baseball Game
6:35-8:05 p.m. — 150 Park Ave Parking — Check venue for ticket details — Enjoy a thrilling matchup between local favorites at Harbor Park.
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Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights Baseball Game
12:05-1:35 p.m. — 150 Park Ave Parking — Check event for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling game as the Tides take on the Knights at Harbor Park.
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Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights
5-7 p.m. — Bold Rock Party Deck, Harbor Park Stadium — $50 adult / $45 child — Enjoy baseball from the Party Deck or your stadium seat while mingling at the BCE Members Social.
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Atlantic Comic Con Official After Party
10 p.m. — 333 Waterside Dr — General Admission — Celebrate with fellow pop culture enthusiasts at an epic after party filled with fun and dance.
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