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Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Norfolk foundation uses personal tragedy to advance suicide prevention awareness (13newsnow.com) — A Norfolk-based suicide prevention nonprofit is offering free training sessions around Hampton Roads and hosting its Ladybug Flight for Suicide Prevention fundraiser at Maker's Craft Brewery in Norfolk on September 27. Founded in memory of Maury High School student Sarah Peterson, the group focuses on education, warning signs, and connecting residents with resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
2. 'I had nowhere to go': Norfolk dog attack victim describes escaping on top of cars (13newsnow.com) — A Norfolk woman says four loose pit bulls attacked her near Lind Street, forcing her to scramble onto parked cars while a neighbor fired shots that killed one dog and injured another. She reports prior animal control calls about the dogs and wants stricter attention to pet responsibility, while Norfolk police plan to present the case to the Commonwealth's Attorney.
3. Site and Rendering Unveiled for Norfolk Virginia Temple (tidewaternews.com) — Residents in Norfolk and across Hampton Roads now know where the planned Norfolk Virginia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be built, along with its exterior design. While no groundbreaking or completion dates are set, the project signals another major civic landmark for the city's evolving waterfront-focused landscape and could reduce long-distance travel for local church members.
4. Girl of Glass drop video for new single 'Third Knives The Charm," announce debut LP (lambgoat.com) — Norfolk metal fans can catch Texas deathcore band Girl of Glass at The Annex on September 6 as part of their tour with The Callous Daoboys, Kaonashi, and Wielded Steel. The show follows the release of their new single and video, "Third Knives The Charm," ahead of their debut album dropping next week.
5. WAVY anchor Regina Mobley to retire after 45 years in Hampton Roads media (pilotonline.com) — Longtime Hampton Roads news anchor Regina Mobley, a Norfolk State University graduate and Norfolk Public Schools honoree, is retiring from WAVY-TV after a 45-year media career. Known for her community-focused storytelling and major assignments from Bosnia to post-Katrina coverage, she'll sign off September 15 to spend more time with family, leaving a big gap in local broadcasting.
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