Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of September.
Good morning, Norfolk.
💼 Business
Norfolk residents can shop at the new 129,000 sqft Target store in Wards Corner starting Oct.
11 at 201 E. Little Creek Road, which will offer everyday essentials + create more than 140 local jobs.
📰 Economy
Dominion Energy asked the Virginia State Corporation Commission to let customers spread a $922 million fuel cost shortfall over seven or 10 years, which would add about $21 a month + cancel a planned merger rebate from NextEra.
Regulators must decide by the end of September.
🎓 Education
757 Tech, a nonprofit under RevolutionVA, hosts local meetups — focusing on tech topics like HTML, cybersecurity, and AI — that help residents learn and build connections.
Participants, from beginners to seasoned coders, have found job skills and friendships through these sessions.
🌲 Environment
ODU researchers are asking Norfolk residents to mark on a map where they feel the heat most and share ideas for cooler neighborhoods.
The anonymous survey, which offers a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card, will inform strategies to improve comfort during extreme weather.
Extreme heat is straining local infrastructure as materials expand during high temperatures, causing delays and increased maintenance.
In Chesapeake, officials monitor bridges & train tracks with water-spraying protocols while planning long-term repairs to prevent future heat-related issues.
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