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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 11

Radio legend Dick Lamb dies at 88; ODU meets Norfolk State tonight

Plus, Norfolk lands No. 29 in a Thanksgiving ranking and Winterfest on the Wisconsin opens Friday.

The Today in Norfolk team2 stories18 sources5 min read

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Dick Lamb, a voice of Hampton Roads radio for decades, has died at 88

Lamb hosted shows in Hampton Roads from the 1970s until he stepped away in 2019

  1. 1970sHosted "The Dick Lamb Show," a midmorning variety show on WTKR.
  2. 2005Began hosting "Dick Lamb and the Morning Wave" on The Wave, 92.9.
  3. Jan. 2019Final morning show on The Wave was scheduled to air.

Source: News 3 WTKR Norfolk

Dick Lamb, one of the most familiar voices in Hampton Roads radio, died Tuesday morning at 88. He passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness, spokesperson Chris Wilson said.

Lamb hosted a morning show on 101.3 2WD for more than 25 years. He stepped away from the airwaves in 2019 but said in 2019 he would remain with Max Media in a management capacity. A statement said his legacy "lives on through the many broadcasters he mentored."

  • Station founder: founded and co-owned the first Adult Contemporary FM station in Hampton Roads
  • Memorial donations: Alzheimer's or blood cancer charity, donor's choice
  • Funeral or memorial arrangements: not yet announced

25+ yearshosting a morning show on 101.3 2WD

Lamb also hosted the morning show on The Wave at 92.9 beginning in 2005.

Sources: WAVY.com, News 3 WTKR Norfolk

Local Life

WalletHub ranks Norfolk No. 29 among the 100 largest cities for Thanksgiving

If you're plotting Thanksgiving, a new WalletHub study puts Virginia Beach at No. 8 and Chesapeake at No. 10 among the 100 largest U.S. cities. Norfolk lands at No. 29.

Norfolk placed 29th of 100 cities for Thanksgiving

WalletHub's Thanksgiving ranking of the 100 largest U.S. cities

29thof 100

Norfolk
Virginia Beach 8thChesapeake 10th
Virginia Beach 8thChesapeake 10th
1 BestWorst 100

Source: WAVY.com

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PlaceRank of 100
Virginia Beach8th
Chesapeake10th
Norfolk29th

Groceries are on Norfolk minds, too. Shoppers say they're spending more on groceries, and some say a single trip can now cost them well over $100.

  • Ranked: the 100 largest U.S. cities
  • Counted: pumpkin patches per capita, cost of a Thanksgiving dinner
  • Also counted: delayed flights, volunteer opportunities per capita

18metrics measured for each city's ranking

They cover Thanksgiving traditions, holiday weather, affordability, safety and accessibility.

Source: WAVY.com

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Remembering

Former Rep. George William Whitehurst, a Norfolk native, died Saturday at 101. A Maury High graduate, he enlisted in the Navy during World War II and taught history at the Norfolk Division of William and Mary, ODU's predecessor. He served in Congress from 1969 to 1987. WTKRWAVY.com

Spartans

Norfolk State coach Michael Vick spoke Tuesday for the first time since the Spartans' 29-28 loss to North Carolina Central. Norfolk State led 28-23 with 1:34 left Saturday when Vick called for a victory formation, but the offense ran another play and fumbled. "I'm glad that it happened because we're going to be in those situations again," Vick said. WTKRHBCU Legends On SI

Hoops

Old Dominion and Norfolk State meet tonight at 7 p.m. at , with the game streamed on the MEAC Network. The 3-0 Monarchs lead the all-time series 16-6 and look to extend a six-game winning streak against the Spartans. The last time the teams played on the Spartans' campus with no capacity limits was Dec. 18, 1972, an 88-74 Norfolk State win. WAVY.comWVECWTKR

Winterfest

Winterfest on the Wisconsin opens Fri., Nov. 13 with an all-new light design across the Battleship Wisconsin and a new indoor adventure, Christmas in Neverland, inside Nauticus. VisitNorfolk

Winterfest on the Wisconsin returns with more than 2 million lights

2 million+
lights in an all-new design across the Battleship Wisconsin
100,000
guests last season, a record
500
free Military Appreciation Night tickets claimed in two minutes

Source: VisitNorfolk

Dragon Faire

Push Comedy Theater's free Dragon Faire takes over the Saturday and Sunday, across Push, the Plot and The Hugh Copeland Center. Renaissance costumes are encouraged, and there's live entertainment, free workshops and a vendor market. WHRO

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Etsy’s Top 100 Holiday Gifts are here with festive finds for everyone on your list. Think: custom playing cards, one-of-a-kind advent calendars, and hand-painted ceramics. One of our favorite finds is this customizable vinyl mixtape, complete with your choice of 10-12 of songs, a photo for the cover, and a personalized message. (Sponsored by Etsy)

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Playoffs

High school football playoffs kick off around Virginia this week, with Green Run, Bethel and Lafayette the top seeds in their regions and Bethel and Indian River unbeaten. In Region 6A, No. 5 Landstown visits No. 4 L.C. Bird on Friday at 7:00. WTKR

Silent Heroes

Smithfield High history teacher Gerald Holland is one of 56 around the country awarded National History Day's Silent Heroes grant. He and his students will research the lives of WWII veterans buried in Suffolk. WHRO

Turkey drives

Rutter Mills will give away 1,000 free turkeys in drive-through style, 500 at each of two offices. Last year's inaugural event gave away 300 in less than an hour. WAVY.com

Rutter Mills will give away 500 turkeys at each office

DateOfficeFree turkeys
Nov. 18Virginia Beach500
Nov. 19Hampton500

Source: WAVY.com

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A woman on Nextdoor donated a 23 pound butterball turkey so we could feed NAVY sailors at Thanksgiving my two sons who were also NAVY told us last Thursday that they had five friends that they knew were being transferred to another base so we

“decided to have a pre-Thanksgiving yesterday. It went fabulous. One couple brought their two daughters and they had a blast. I couldn’t believe they accomplished finishing the entire turkey, but all is well and we finally got the house back in order. God bless them as they start a new journey”

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The Wrap

A little creative reuse never hurt anybody. The 757 Creative ReUse Center, Norfolk's art supply drop-off and reuse hub, has moved into a new, expanded space on North Colley. You can browse discounted, gently used art, craft and DIY materials, or sign up for hands-on community workshops. Glue guns, rejoice.

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  3. Sun., Nov. 8Norfolk State falls 29-28 to NCCU after a late fumble
  4. Sat., Nov. 7Norfolk streets flooded Friday; sunnier skies return this weekend
  5. Fri., Nov. 6Norfolk schools' internet is back, plus $12.50 Virginia Zoo days
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Today in Norfolkto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Radio legend Dick Lamb dies at 88; ODU meets Norfolk State tonight

Plus, Norfolk lands No. 29 in a Thanksgiving ranking and Winterfest on the Wisconsin opens Friday.

The TLDR

  1. Radio legend Dick Lamb dies at 88
  2. WalletHub ranks Norfolk No. 29 for Thanksgiving
  3. ODU and Norfolk State tip off tonight at 7 p.m.
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