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in Norfolk
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WAVY TV partnered with Virginia's Kids Belong to help children in the foster system find loving adoptive families during National Adoption Month — the campaign profiled kids like Amy and Andre to show their hopes for a forever family. WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 9:00 p.m. on WHRO-FM, Virginia’s vibrant classical music scene is celebrated in ‘A Local Touch’—a program hosted by Raymond Jones that brings together talents from across the state including Norfolk. In Norfolk, JoAnn Falletta leads the Virginia Symphony—featuring soloist Michael Ludwig in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Naval Shipyard is partnering with Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore to host Feeding America’s Shipyard food distribution today at 2:30 p.m.—federal employees, military personnel and contractors can pick up one 35 pound food box from the Building 74 parking lot or the Building 464 loading dock. Each box contains frozen meat, fruits, vegetables and nonperishable items, and attendees are urged to bring a cooler. WAVY
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Transportation warns that dark roads and deer mating season increase crash risks—drivers should slow down, use high beams, and heed posted signs in rural areas. The agency urged drivers to avoid swerving to safely reduce the danger. WAVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials recalled a batch of moringa leaf powder sold at Sam's Club after 11 people got sick from salmonella. The FDA and CDC are investigating the outbreak linked to a supplier—Vallon Farm Direct PVT LTD in India—while more products may be recalled. 13 News Now
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The Disco Biscuits Concert
7-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of transformation and invention with the iconic Philadelphia-based band.
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The Elovaters Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The NorVa — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the rising stars of the reggae scene with The Elovaters.
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The Wiz
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Chrysler Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey in this beloved musical adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz'.
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Adirondack Thunder vs. Norfolk Admirals
3:05-4:35 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a hockey match and post-game meet & greet for the whole family.
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Whitechapel - Tour 2025
6:55-8:25 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heavy sound of Whitechapel live in concert.
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Fortunate Youth Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The NorVa — All Ages — Experience a night of reggae tunes with Fortunate Youth and friends.
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The Lemonheads Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Annex — Ticket prices vary — Dive into the melodic alternative rock vibes of The Lemonheads, straight from Boston.
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Waterparks Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — The NorVa — $59 — Enjoy an exciting live music experience with Waterparks at a popular local venue.
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Contemplative Night with Will Reagan
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Coalescence Coffee Company — No cost specified — Enjoy an evening of singing and stories as Will Reagan shares from his wide range catalogue.
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Atreyu Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The NorVa — $51+ — Experience the intense sounds of Atreyu live in concert at a premier Norfolk venue.
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