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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk resident Cari Lacey, a talented singer-songwriter and American Idol competitor, will kick off WHRV’s Tiny Desk Concert series tomorrow night at 6 p.m. live from WHRO Studios, performing original + cover tunes influenced by country legends. WHRO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ LS Cable & System will invest $689M in a new manufacturing complex in Chesapeake to create over 430 jobs and produce copper rods, magnet wire and rare earth magnets to cut reliance on imports; Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the investment is separate from the LS Greenlink facility due in 2027. 3 WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Youngkin highlighted progress in improving the mental health system with his Right Help, Right Now initiative at the Library of Virginia — mobile crisis teams have grown from 36 to 110 in Hampton Roads and 30,000 new healthcare workers have joined while 834 beds are planned. 3 WTKR
- ➤ The Navy is moving forward with an environmental impact statement to consider basing up to 70 F-35C fighters at Naval Air Station Oceana — replacing its existing F/A-18 squadrons. The agency is accepting public input over the next 30 days as officials plan facility modifications. 3 WTKR
- ➤ USS Forrest Sherman returned to Norfolk Naval Station on Friday afternoon after a 7-month deployment with the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. Navy officials said the guided-missile destroyer participated in 11 exercises + nine port visits and completed nearly 300 flight deck landings. 13 News Now
- ➤ Starting overnight Dec. 14, I-64 westbound in Norfolk will have a revised lane pattern from Tidewater Drive to Little Creek Road as part of the Express Lanes project; temporary ramp closures (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.) may cause delays until mid-2026. City of Norfolk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A man in South Norfolk is receiving rabies treatment today in Chesapeake after a feral kitten bit him near Buell Street; health officials advise residents to vaccinate pets and avoid stray animals + report any suspicious encounters. 13 News Now
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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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