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in Norfolk
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach City Public Schools is offering free, unlimited teletherapy for students in grades six through 12. The program partners with Uwill to provide counseling after school — including evenings and weekends — funded by a $250,000 state grant to meet growing mental health needs. WHRO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Monday's winter weather, areas on the Peninsulas and western Southside received three or more inches of snow, which kept temperatures lower this week because the white snow reflects most sunlight—cooling the ground as dark pavements retain heat after sunset. 13 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke at the Hampton Roads Chamber's annual meeting, outlining plans to attract new business and support military families amid federal challenges. Her remarks focused on stabilizing and growing the economy, with a promise to collaborate on advanced manufacturing at installations — a key regional security effort. 3 WTKR
- ➤ Last Wednesday evening in Yorktown, local leaders held an affordability summit where legislators, citizens and advocacy groups discussed rising costs in healthcare+energy+housing as Delegate Shelly Simonds highlighted the urgent need to address tightening budgets before next year. 13 News Now
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Holiday Pops Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, VA — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of orchestral music performed by talented young musicians.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — All Ages — Celebrate the season with fresh interpretations of Vince Guaraldi’s beloved holiday score by the R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND.
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney as Mickey and friends embark on an adventurous search party.
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d'Art Winter Art Camp
8 AM – 3 PM — D'Art Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Create wintry themed art during this exciting winter camp.
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World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker
7:00–8:30 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Ticket prices from $89 — Experience the magic of ballet with a classic holiday performance.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your DMV order with a course and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.
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Black Homeschoolers Meet Up
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Virginia Zoo — Free entry — Connect with fellow Black homeschoolers while children play in a welcoming outdoor environment.
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A Sherlock Carol
7:30-9 p.m. — Virginia Stage Company — Tickets from $104 — Experience a captivating rendition of a classic tale at the Wells Theatre.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order — Complete your driver improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.
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