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in Norfolk
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Norfolk man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday after pleading guilty to federal drug charges including conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin, and psilocyn and possession of a firearm to further a crime—police said a search of his vehicle also uncovered $1600, drugs, and four firearms. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USNS Comfort returned to Naval Station Norfolk Sunday morning after a summer deployment as part of Continuing Promise 2025. The ship treated thousands of patients in Grenada, Panama, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago while working with local governments and NGOs to deliver disaster relief — marking its eighth mission of this kind. WAVY
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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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Virginia Beach Wing Festival
4-10 p.m. — 2720 N Mall Dr, Virginia Beach, VA — Tickets from $15 — Celebrate delicious wings with live music and contests at the largest one-day food festival in the area.
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Brothers Concert Series featuring Marcus Miller
We're back for another epic night of great food and entertainment featuring a performance by Marcus Miller!
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Norfolk Labor Day Weekend Pier Pressure Party Cruise
9:30 p.m. — Spirit Yacht, Norfolk — Ticketed entry required — Celebrate Labor Day Sunday night with a live DJ dance party and stunning views along the Elizabeth River.
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A Beautiful Noise
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Ticketing information available — A seasonal concert event for music lovers in Norfolk.
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Brian Kelley Live
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Tickets Available — Catch Brian Kelley as he performs tracks from his new album Ed & Mary Margaret’s Son.
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