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in Norfolk
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Slover’s Maker Studio is hosting a workshop with Hendrix Business Center — Creative Studios where attendees can have their business cards laser cut and engraved and listen to a guest speaker on branding and self-marketing. Registration is required to secure a spot. City of Norfolk
- ➤ Hendrix Business Center will host part 4 of its Asana Project Management workshop that will cover workflows and task management — key tools for boosting team productivity. Attendees will learn productivity strategies — practical tips to improve project tasks — and must register before the event starts. City of Norfolk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WHRV will air The Best of Pickin on Friday night from 10pm to midnight, featuring bluegrass tunes from the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers — along with Iron and Wine, Bobby Osborne, Ben Eppard, The Grahams, and The Holler Choir. The show also recalls actor Steve Martin’s 2009 tour following his album The Crow, which helped boost the band’s rise to fame. WHRO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Norfolk have raised concerns over the blue-white LED streetlights affecting health and wildlife so Dominion Energy began replacing roughly 9,000 of 30,000 lights with a warmer 2700 Kelvin option—city leaders plan to review the changes further. Community members can request the new lighting option for residential and commercial areas. 3 WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said he supports letting National Guardsmen help with tasks—such as transporting, managing, and processing people at ICE detention centers—while the Virginia National Guard will begin training later this month under Title 32 with federal funds covering costs. About 1,700 guardsmen nationwide will take over duties from active-duty Marines and Naval Reserve members. WHRO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk State University football fans will get free parking at MacArthur South and North Garages and free transit rides as City, NSU, and Hampton Roads Transit team up for the season — fans should plan to arrive 90 minutes before kickoff and obey no-parking rules. The free transit includes NSU bus shuttles, Tide light rail rides, and park-and-ride options at Newtown Road and Military Highway Stations. City of Norfolk
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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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The Hip-Hop Orchestra
8 PM – 2 AM — The Annex — $15 early bird ($30 day of) — Experience a unique blend of hip-hop and R&B hits with orchestral flair at La Primavera Strings' tribute event.
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