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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the 35th annual Virginia Children's Festival in downtown Norfolk, families enjoyed a day filled with interactive activities and vendor booths that drew large crowds. The event provided rides, arts and crafts, music performances, and sweet treats—offering hands-on fun for children of all ages. 3 WTKR
- ➤ WAVY reporters Regina Mobley and Jeff Myers were honored with induction into the prestigious Silver Circle at a Gold and Silver Circle ceremony held Saturday evening in Williamsburg — a recognition for their decades of dedicated work in broadcast media. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said text messages from candidate Jay Jones describing a hypothetical shooting of former House Speaker Todd Gilbert are disqualifying and too extreme. He added he rejects Jones’s apology and said his duty is to stop political violence — Jones reached out to apologize directly. WAVY
- ➤ Naval Station Norfolk has delayed the USS Truxtun’s return because of operational reasons, according to the U.S Navy. The guided‑missile destroyer left on March 15 and was set to return tomorrow with 300 Sailors—but its new return date is unknown. WAVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Starting Jan. 1, Sentara Health will stop offering Medicare Advantage plans — which include Non-Dual Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug, Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans and HMOs — for patients in Virginia and North Carolina to help manage rising costs. Patients received letters with next steps and must choose a new insurer when open enrollment begins on Oct. 15. 13 News Now
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Joel Ross Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the lush sound of vibraphonist Joel Ross, a Blue Note artist redefining the vibes.
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