Good morning, Norfolk.

One year after Hurricane Helene hit parts of Virginia and North Carolina, Mercy Chefs has kept making 7,000 to 8,000 meals each week for survivors rebuilding their homes.

The group also held a special event in Black Mountain—featuring hot meals, live shows, and giveaways—to help lift community spirits.

Naval Safety Command reported on September 25 that 2025 now has the highest number of motorcycle fatalities since 2008—29 Sailors and 15 Marines died—and urged commands to adopt safety measures such as group rides to protect 18 to 26-year-old male riders amid recent crashes.

Carnival Sunshine has changed its itinerary for today's cruise because tropical weather in the Atlantic forced a shift from its planned six-day route from Norfolk to Celebration Key, Nassau and Bimini.

The ship will now stop overnight in Saint John, New Brunswick on Tuesday and Wednesday and will return to Norfolk on Oct. 4—officials say.

After flooding caused cancellations on Saturday, the Neptune Festival will run today as scheduled in Virginia Beach with live music and family activities.

Buckshot Duo, Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos, Tiki Bar Band, and Skip Castro Band will perform on set times—ensuring the event continues with fun and community spirit.

More than 250 men attended the fourth annual Prostate Cancer and Men's Health Awareness Fair on Saturday morning—receiving physical exams and blood tests to check for prostate cancer—while a mobile mammography van served women and organizers from Sentara Health and Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute urged early screening during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Holy Convocation 2025

10 AM – 4 PM — 2800 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, VA — Free entry — Experience a powerful move of God at ELIM Holy Convocation led by renowned speakers.

Taylor Rave: A Night of Taylor Swift Remixes

10 p.m. — The NorVa — Age 16+ — Experience an electrifying night filled with Taylor Swift remixes, lasers, and neon lights.

Soweto Gospel Choir Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Ticket prices to be determined — Experience the spellbinding harmonies of a multi-GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning choir as they tour the U.S.

20th Annual Virginia Beach Golf Tournament

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Virginia Beach National Golf Club — $100–$120 per player — Tee off for a good cause and enjoy a day filled with prizes and camaraderie.

Everclear Live Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 30 years of rock with Everclear in a high-energy comeback show.

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