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Saturday, November 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Naval Station Norfolk mourns the loss of Max, a multi-role military working Belgian Malinois, honored for his service including assisting in security for presidential visits.  3 WTKR
  • Norfolk's Office of Resilience to launch 'Community Corner: A Conversation on Resilience' event on Nov. 20 at The Slover to inform residents about resilience strategies and coastal storm risk management.  City of Norfolk

CRIME NEWS

  • Noah Zachariah Wilson pled guilty to embezzling $85,245 from a Norfolk McDonald’s over 13 months, leading to his sentencing in January.  WAVY

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • In Hampton Roads, TFC Recycling's advanced sorting technology helps manage recyclables for half a million households, despite industry challenges and varying public willingness to pay increased fees for curbside recycling services.  WHRO
  • Flooding in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina has led to closures of roads and transportation services, with efforts to mitigate impact underway.  3 WTKR
  • Norfolk's inaugural ReUse Festival, a collaborative effort by Keep Norfolk Beautiful and Norfolk Public Libraries, aims to educate attendees on sustainable living through workshops on upcycling and repair.  WHRO

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Phillip Hawkins Jr., trailing Carlos Clanton by 92 votes in the Norfolk City Council Superward 7 race, is starting the recount process, citing the importance of accuracy and fairness.  13 News Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • ODU women's basketball team secured their third consecutive win by defeating Bowie State, led by En'Dya Buford's 12 points and a team rebounding advantage of 52-30.  The Virginian-Pilot
  • Old Dominion faces a challenge against James Madison, a team leading the country in turnover margin, in a highly anticipated sold-out game.  The Virginian-Pilot

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Driver Improvement Class in Norfolk, VA

    Learn essential driving skills and receive a Certificate of Completion at the Driver Improvement Course held in downtown Norfolk.

    Sun, 11/17/24

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    Learn essential defensive driving skills and traffic safety measures at the Driver Improvement Course in downtown Norfolk.

    Mon, 11/18/24

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    Learn essential driving skills and receive a Certificate of Completion in this full-day driver improvement class held in downtown Norfolk.

    Tue, 11/19/24

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    Learn essential driving skills and improve your safety on the road at this driver improvement course in downtown Norfolk.

    Wed, 11/20/24

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  • VMEA Annual Conference for Music Educators

    Experience a professional development conference featuring performances and clinics designed for K-12 and post-secondary music educators.

    Thu, 11/21/24

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  • Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

    Experience a captivating evening featuring the music of Hans Zimmer performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a stunning candlelit setting.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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  • Desi Banks Concert in Norfolk

    Experience the multifaceted talent of Desi Banks, an accomplished actor, comedian, and entrepreneur, as he captivates audiences with his unique performance.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    Learn essential driving skills and receive your Certificate of Completion in this all-day course designed for the Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas.

    Sun, 11/24/24

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    Learn essential driving skills and safety practices during a comprehensive improvement class held at Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown.

    Mon, 11/25/24

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  • Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

    Learn essential driving skills and safety measures in a comprehensive course designed for the Norfolk and surrounding areas.

    Tue, 11/26/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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