🌱 One Dead, Four Injured in Late-Night Shooting, Say Police

Good morning and good weekend! A quick summary of the latest headlines and upcoming events before you head out the door.

• "Police: One dead, 4 injured in shooting; off-duty officer trades gunfire with suspects," via Virgin Islands Daily News.
• "Bryan's Last State of the Territory Address Before His First Term in Office Ends Happens Monday. Here's What to Expect," via the VI Consortium.
• "Construction Underway at Lind Point for National Park Housing, Offices, and Historical Collections," via The Source.
• "Ghislaine Maxwell requests new trial after juror interviews," via Virgin Islands Daily News.

Today's weather: Sunshine with a brief shower. High: 83 Low: 74.

Saturday Events:

• Good Form Running Clinic (8:30 a.m.)
• Summer Vibe Fitness Bootcamp (9:15 a.m.)
• Youth Loves: Moko Jumbies & Painting (9:30 a.m.)
• Graze and Paint-nic (2:00 p.m.)
• Mama's Black Sheep at Rowdy Joe's (4:30 PM)
• Jon Gazi at Leatherback Brewing (6:00 p.m.)
• Lobsta Night featuring the After Irma Band! (6:00 p.m.)
• Fireburn - The Documentary (6:00 p.m.)
• Lobsta Night featuring the After Irma Band! (6:00 p.m.)

Social Highlights

• Friends of Virgin Islands National Park: "Thanks to our trail crew and some awesome volunteers, the area around the sugar factory at Francis Bay was cleared this week!" (Facebook)
• U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature: "Notice for the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2022." (Facebook)
• Virgin Islands Department of Health: "As of 01/21/2022, here is the latest VIDOH information on COVID-19 cases, demographics, and testing numbers. " (Facebook)

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