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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 12

ODU holds off Norfolk State 71-60 in the Battle of Norfolk

Plus, the SS United States goes down off Florida, and Norfolk road work starts Nov. 16.

The Today in Norfolk team2 stories14 sources5 min read

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Old Dominion holds off Norfolk State 71-⁠60 in the Battle of Norfolk

Old Dominion beat Norfolk State 71-⁠60 at Echols Hall

  • Old Dominion71
    Norfolk State60
    FinalThe Monarchs improve to 4-0; the Spartans fall to 2-2.

Sources: WAVY.com, WTKR

Old Dominion beat its crosstown rival 71-60 Wednesday night at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall, in front of more than 4,000 fans. Norfolk State trailed by 20 points late in the second half and kept charging, but the rally fell short. The Monarchs outrebounded the Spartans 33-11.

Zacch Wiggins scored 16 points to lead four Monarchs in double figures. NSU coach Robert Jones had billed it as the biggest Division I contest in history. ODU coach Mike Jones said afterward, "Shoutout to Norfolk State, they didn't quit."

  • ODU: 4-0, its first such start since 2009-10
  • Norfolk State: 2-2 on the young season
  • Next up: ODU hosts Longwood Saturday, 4 p.m., at Chartway Arena

Old Dominion's win by the numbers

4-0
start for ODU, its first since 2009-10
33-11
ODU's rebounding edge
20
points Norfolk State trailed by late in the second half
4,000+
fans at Echols Hall

Sources: WVEC, WAVY.com, WTKR

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Hampton Roads

The Newport News-built SS United States goes down off Florida to become the world's largest artificial reef

The ocean liner, built at Newport News Shipbuilding, was being sunk Wednesday off Destin-Fort Walton Beach. As it went down, Christopher Newport University rang the ship's bell in its bell tower. "It set speed records — it was really, in a lot of ways, America's flagship," said Dr. Sean Heuvel, CNU's director of institutional history.

The SS United States will rest in 180 feet of water

Source: WAVY.com

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Value
Water depth180 ft
Top deck below surface (roughly)60 ft

Dr. Sarah Forbes, a Newport News physician and philanthropist, bought the bell at auction and gave it to CNU. Students ring it when they start school and when they graduate.

  • Beginner scuba divers can reach the top deck
  • CNU's bell tower was built in 2014
  • The Spirit of Norfolk was sunk in the same Gulf region

Pieces of the SS United States stay in Newport News

PieceWhere it is
Ship's bellCNU bell tower
PropellerThe Mariners' Museum and Park
JukeboxThe Mariners' Museum and Park
Other itemsIn storage

Sources: WAVY.com, News 3 WTKR Norfolk

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News Notes

Road work

Starting Nov. 16, E. Princess Anne Rd. and Lafayette Blvd. with E. 26th St./E. 27th St. from Tidewater Dr. to Church St. will see lane closures, delays and temporary parking restrictions. Work runs weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. WAVY.com

Norfolk road crews will work weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

E. Princess Anne Rd. and Lafayette Blvd./E. 26th St./E. 27th St. in Norfolk

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.6:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.
  • 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Weekday construction
Starts
Nov. 16
Overnight
May occur 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Source: WAVY.com

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WhenWhat
6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Weekday construction
StartsNov. 16
OvernightMay occur 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

After school

The Salvation Army's is offering its Heartstrings and Valves After School Program for kids in first through sixth grade, with meals and music. Late registration options are currently available. WTKR

Veterans

Carnival Cruise Line is committing $300,000 to military members, veterans and their families across seven homeport communities. Its Nov. 8 Homefront Celebration with Operation Homefront brought 150 military families to Norfolk. WAVY.com

Remembering

Dick Lamb, a Hampton Roads radio and television broadcaster, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 88 after a lengthy illness. Anchor Becky Livas, who worked with him at WTAR-TV, now WTKR News 3, remembered his influence on broadcasting in the region. WTKR

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Home

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Around Virginia

Express Lanes

More Express Lanes in Newport News and Hampton are expected to open as early as December 2026, VDOT announced. The first opening covers portions of the Newport News and Hampton segments, with the remaining eastbound Hampton section coming in a later phase. WAVY.com

Dec. 2026as early as, for more Peninsula Express Lanes to open

Portions of the Newport News and Hampton segments would open first.

Source: WAVY.com

Rail merger

WSLS reports the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger is now final. Plans call for a streamlined railroad that will run through Roanoke. WSLS

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The Wrap

Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Thoreau walk into a concert hall. The Virginia Symphony Orchestra's musicians, as part of the Virginia Arts Festival, are presenting America Coming of Age, a benefit concert for Norfolk's Muse Writers Center. Historian and narrator Clay Jenkinson joins them, with Benjamin Rous conducting. Quite the guest list.

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  1. Wed., Nov. 11Radio legend Dick Lamb dies at 88; ODU meets Norfolk State tonight
  2. Tues., Nov. 10Record rain didn't end Hampton Roads' drought
  3. Mon., Nov. 9Friday's downpour cut Norfolk's rain deficit in half, but not the drought
  4. Sun., Nov. 8Norfolk State falls 29-28 to NCCU after a late fumble
  5. Sat., Nov. 7Norfolk streets flooded Friday; sunnier skies return this weekend
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ODU holds off Norfolk State 71-60 in the Battle of Norfolk

Plus, the SS United States goes down off Florida, and Norfolk road work starts Nov. 16.

The TLDR

  1. ODU holds off Norfolk State 71-60 at Echols Hall
  2. The SS United States is sunk off Florida to become a reef
  3. Norfolk road work and lane closures start Nov. 16
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