🌱 Norfolk Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Good morning, hello! It's me, Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, your host of the Norfolk Patch newsletter — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. In today's briefing, you'll find news about these stories and more...

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But first, today's weather:

A morning shower, then rain. High: 60 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories today in Norfolk:

1. Should there be red light cameras near HRBT in Hampton? (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
2. 14-year-old student at Bethel High in Hampton arrested, accused of making threats (WAVY.com)
3. It's tiara time: Princess Ball will return to Chesapeake (13newsnow.com WVEC)
4. Man arrested after police pursuit involving Chesapeake police, VSP (13newsnow.com WVEC)
5. New evidence presented at trial for Henrico officer charged in 2021 shooting death of Norfolk man (WRIC ABC 8News)
6. Chesapeake retiree wins $1M off Mega Millions, using winnings to help make canes for veterans (WAVY.com)
7. Hampton Roads gyms with a fun approach to fitness, including bungee jumping & yoga (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
8. NSU Spartan Legion named 2022 HBCU Sports Band of the Year (WAVY.com)
9. Norfolk's interim chief talks 2022 crime data, staffing needs as search for top cop continues (13newsnow.com WVEC)
10. The Annex: Restaurant, brewery & music venue coming to Church St. in Norfolk (WAVY.com)
11. Lake Taylor tops Booker T., while Cape Henry downs Norfolk Academy in HS hoops (WAVY.com)
12. High school scoreboard | Comari Mitchell leads No. 11 Western Branch girls past district rival Hickory (Daily Press)
13. Norfolk mother of Amore mourns loss of daughter (WAVY.com)
14. 2 hurt in fire at Chase Arbor Apartments in Virginia Beach (13newsnow.com WVEC)
15. Norfolk police reporting modest headway on the hiring front as staffing shortages persist in Hampton Roads (Daily Press)
16. Chesapeake man wins $1 million in Mega Millions drawing (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
17. Following the opening of Rivers Casino Portsmouth, we're clearing the air on Virginia's smoking policies for casinos (13newsnow.com WVEC)
18. Virginia Zoo welcomes bald eagle, Sanibel (WAVY.com)
19. Remember when Zeke the Zebra picked a fight with a lion in 2005? (13newsnow.com WVEC)
20. "Start Smart, Recycle Right" with askHRgreen.org on Coast Live (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
21. Police: Woman dies after Hampton car crash (13newsnow.com WVEC)
22. ODU has raised nearly $18M for its baseball stadium overhaul. Next step: Bringing it to life. (The Virginian-Pilot)
23. Community Connection: The Legacy of Hope Foundation (WAVY.com)
24. New details on Chesapeake death investigation where 18-year-old was found dead in car (13newsnow.com WVEC)
25. Details emerge after man is found shot to death in back of car in Chesapeake (13newsnow.com WVEC)
26. Portsmouth landmark sold, new business to take the place of Moseberth’s Fried Chicken (WAVY.com)
27. Bicyclist dies after being struck by vehicle on E Pembroke Ave in Hampton (WAVY.com)

Today in Norfolk:

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Place: "Hello! - Just wanting to know if anyone else has had their electric bill double within the last two months even though you’ve done nothing different?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bay View South: "Missing Teen - https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/police-missing-virginia-beach-teen-disappeared-on-her-way-to-school-function?utm_source=wavy_app&utm_medium=social&utm_content=share-link" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Campostella Heights: "Hey friends, I bought a house last year so I don’t want to do my own taxes on turbo tax, I want a professional. - Any recommendations?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Estabrook: "Need contractor who can repair small roof leak. - Does anyone have any recommendation? I don't need a new roof since it's just 2 years old, but seems like water is leaking in from somewhere. Need someone who will come by asap. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Larchmont/Edgewater: "There is a small dog running down manchester avenue in larchmont. - He runs away when I try to approach him. Hoping his family sees this." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Estabrook: "God bless all. - Love ❤️" (Nextdoor)
• Sergeant William Pickering, Norfolk Police Department: "Officer of the Year - American Legion Tidewater Post 327 - Tonight, Sgt. David Benjamin was recognized by the American Legion Tidewater Post 327, Norfolk, Virginia as the “Officer of the Year” for his investigative efforts that resulted ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Ocean View: "Anyone looking to get their lashes done message me for info! - First time clients 10$ off. My instagram is @xlashmeupx if you want to see my work! 😊🫶🏻" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ghent: "If you drive a silver mini-van or a black sedan with a bike rack on the trunk and you were parked on Westover on the 700 block close to the bank at colley, your cars were towed, you parked blocking 2 diff driveways and i just saw the pol..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Estabrook: "What time did the power go out in Estabrook today? - The clock on my stove was flashing after 7pm" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Roland Park: "Lost CAT! - Clark is a skinny black cat who ran out the back door this evening! 757.377.4287" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hollywood Homes/Maple Hall: "Scrap water heater. - Must pick up. Please message FIRST and wait for reply, we don’t take well to random people in the yard :)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lamberts Point: "Request a quote. - 757 763-0393" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Meadowbrook Woods: "Work Session - Norfolk City Council; - January 24, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKtZ2z8iUCs" (Nextdoor)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Norfolk Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com