Good morning, Norfolk.

Dare Country EMT Ethan White was bitten by a venomous cottonmouth snake while walking his dog with his fiancée in Nags Head Woods Preserve last Saturday—he received multiple treatments in Norfolk, spent time in the ICU, and is now at home with limited hand movement while he awaits a follow-up with a hand specialist today.

Panda Express held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1166 North Military Highway in Norfolk on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. as it opened its third location and donated a large check to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia & Eastern Shore while giving the first 88 customers a special t-shirt.

Two separate overnight shootings in Portsmouth left a woman and a man dead — officers found the victims on Decatur and Effingham Streets at 1:20 a.m. and minutes later — while the major crime unit investigates possible links.

Virginia Beach Police arrested 41-year-old Joseph Wills—a convicted sex offender from Chesapeake—Tuesday around 5 p.m. near the 2700 block of Reef Court after a report of alleged sexual abuse, with decoy group EDP Watch providing video evidence, and he faces two criminal sexual assault charges with a bond hearing at 8 a.m. today and a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 31.

Norfolk’s MacArthur Memorial will host a free screening of Children of the War on August 15 at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m.—the documentary presents survivors' firsthand accounts of the 1945 Battle of Manila and is presented in partnership with two Philippine historical foundations.

A large sinkhole formed just outside Cogans Pizza on the corner of 1901 Colonial Avenue in Ghent—city officials have not determined the cause and are working on plans to repair the area.

Norfolk Economic Development Agency voted to transfer its last large property, the Military Circle Mall, to the city for $10 after the council agreed to buy the site in July + some officials questioned the agency’s role in future local projects.

Hampton Roads is short of youth mental health psychiatrists and young patients now face wait times from three months to a full year—officials say rising rates of depression and anxiety among high schoolers and fewer local specialists are to blame.

Rural areas and places like Norfolk are hit hard because many trained professionals leave Virginia after finishing their education.

Health officials reported a rise in hand—foot and mouth disease cases in Virginia with increased reports in places like Fairfax County since June.

Doctors say the virus usually causes mild symptoms in children five and under but warn to seek care if signs persist over seven days.

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.

Philippines Fest: UbeLand

12-8 p.m. — Kitchenfinity — Free entry — Celebrate Filipino culture with delicious Ube delicacies, music, and traditional dances.

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.

Troy Breslow Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Sly Clyde Ciderworks — Check for entry fee — Enjoy live country music from the acclaimed Troy Breslow.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.