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Friday, December 27th, 2024
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Zoo invites visitors to celebrate New Year's Eve from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with activities including a noon mirror ball drop, resolutions, and sparkling cider for kids. 3 WTKR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at 1349 Llewellyn Ave in Norfolk displaced four adults and three children, with no injuries reported. 3 WTKR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Menorah parade in Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood celebrated Hanukkah, bringing the message of religious freedom to the community. 3 WTKR
- ➤ The Chrysler Museum of Art invested $30 million in a new Perry Glass Studio, designed with flood resilience features like elevation and a large surrounding rain garden to safeguard against tidal and rainfall-induced flooding. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Cash Now Act proposes automatic payouts of unclaimed property to Virginians, streamlining the process for retrieving owed funds. The Virginian-Pilot
- ➤ Virginia to implement various new laws in 2025, including tax reductions and minimum wage increase, while local police support a family victim of theft during the holidays, alongside celebrations of Kwanzaa and Hanukkah commencing. 3 WTKR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Maury High School's football team had an undefeated season, finishing 15-0 and winning the Class 5 state championship. Daily Press
- ➤ Lamar Jackson surpasses Michael Vick's NFL record for career rushing yards by a quarterback, with Vick expressing pride and connection. The Virginian-Pilot
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Hip Hop Orchestra - A Live Hip Hop & R&B Dance Party
Experience an electrifying evening of live hip hop and R&B music featuring La Primavera Strings, Louissa, and Tyler Donavan at The Annex.
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A Sherlock Carol: A Holiday Mystery Musical
A Sherlock Carol combines murder, mystery, and merriment as Sherlock Holmes tackles a Christmas mystery involving the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, making it an engaging show for all ages over six.
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New Year's Eve Celebration at The Historic Martin Mansion
Experience an evening of elegance with live music, fine dining, and opulent festivities at the historic Martin Mansion to welcome the New Year.
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Beginner Pickleball Classes at Western Branch Community Center
This event offers an opportunity to learn how to play pickleball, a rapidly growing sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, in a friendly community setting.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
A Driver Improvement Course designed for residents of Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, offering a Certificate of Completion upon attendance.
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Virginia Duals Wrestling Tournament - Hampton
The Peninsula Wrestling Association hosts the 44th Annual Virginia Duals Wrestling Tournament at Hampton Coliseum, showcasing teams in a competitive wrestling format.
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Red Carpet Event for the Play 'Tina'
Attend a national red carpet event to experience the play 'Tina' at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
This all-day Driver Improvement Course provides training and certification for individuals in the Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
This Driver Improvement Course offers essential training and completion certification for participants from the Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas.
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Destroy Lonely Concert Tour
Destroy Lonely continues his North American tour promoting his second studio album, 'Love Lasts Forever,' with a performance at The NorVa.
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