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in Norfolk
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon will provide $51 refunds to eligible Prime customers who signed up through the Challenged Enrollment Flow from June 2019 to June 2025 after an FTC settlement penalized the company for misleading sign-up practices—customers who use no more than three Prime benefits a year will receive automatic payments while others need to file claims within 180 days. 3 WTKR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Beach SPCA took in 13 dogs from animal cruelty cases across Maryland, Indiana, and Tennessee—seven rescued from a breeder and suspected dogfighting operation and six from a severe neglect case, with staff now giving them medical care and shelter until adoption. WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk's Virginia Zoo announced a partnership with a local craft brewery that will offer two exclusive beers—Otter Lager with herbal and floral notes and Tiger Trail Ale with apricot flavor—at zoo restaurants with custom 16oz cans designed by Norfolk artist Erik Leach. The deal will include environmental initiatives and a pop-up booth at the upcoming Adult Night—Zoo Boo Edition on Oct. 24. WAVY
- ➤ Ten historic sites in Virginia have been named state landmarks, including the Norfolk Cultural and Convention Center and the Daily Press Building in Hampton Roads. The designations honor the sites for their historic importance, officials said. 3 WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Board of Education raised SOL cut scores and projections show that fourth-graders will see reading pass rates drop from 73% to roughly 40%—with math scores falling similarly. The board will decide on a phased approach at its October meeting to match these scores with national standards. WAVY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists explain that tropical cyclones can interact when they come within 800 to 900 miles of each other—sometimes causing one storm to alter the other's path. The phenomenon, known as the Fujiwhara Effect, has been observed in past storms such as Hurricane Hillary and Tropical Storm Irwin. 13 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trade partners will meet on October 1 at 9:30 a.m. in the Main Ballroom on the 4th floor of Hilton Norfolk The Main—100 East Main Street—to learn about construction opportunities and the qualifications needed for the Norfolk Airport CONRAC Project. Hampton Roads Messenger
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Life’s Journey opened a new crisis center at 1003 Norfolk Square that provides mental health and substance abuse care for the homeless. Funded through Medicaid and having served over 400 people since May, the center offers food, showers, therapy and referrals—meeting a critical community need. WAVY
- ➤ Aditya Chakraborty, an assistant professor at Old Dominion and Norfolk State, has developed a Disease Forecasting Model that uses CDC data on 14 causes — diabetes, stroke, heart disease—to predict health crises in Hampton Roads. He plans to replicate the study for other illnesses and expand the model statewide and beyond. 13 News Now
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I Need A Truck Tour - Maddox Batson with Ashley Anne
7:30-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Tickets available — Enjoy the sounds of emerging country artists Maddox Batson and Ashley Anne live on stage.
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Driving Improvement Course in Norfolk
9 AM – 5 PM — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 — Complete your Driver Improvement Course and receive your certificate on the same day.
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Evening with Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
7 p.m. — The Annex — $25 adv // $30 day of show — Experience an evening filled with Cosmic Country vibes and a dynamic exploration of American music.
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Driver Improvement Class in Norfolk, VA
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Enhance your driving skills and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.
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35th Annual Virginia Children's Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Town Point Park — Free entry — A fun-filled day for families with interactive activities, performances, and workshops focused on children 10 and younger.
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Driver Improvement Class
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Enhance your driving skills and obtain your completion certificate in one day.
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First floor condo on Freemason St.
Quartz counter tops, spectacular kitchen appliances, updated bathroom with tile and new fixtures, reserved parking, gas fireplace, pet friendly! Freemason St Downtown only $208,500
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