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🌱 Community Sketchbook Project + Breeze Airlines Destinations

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.


First, today's weather:

Rain at times. High: 54 Low: 44.


Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

  1. The Norfolk Police Department is investigating the death and disappearance of Ethan Sabatini, 23-years-old. Sabatini was last seen in the 600 block of Grantham Road on Mar. 2 before being discovered in the 8000 block of Bahrain Avenue on Monday. The cause of death has not been released by the Chief Medical Examiner. (WAVY.com)
  2. The Norfolk International Airport adds four new nonstop flights with Breeze Airways. Travelers will be able to travel to Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Savannah. The airline reports that the new flights could save travelers hundreds in travel costs. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
  3. The Norfolk Public Library launches its new Community Sketchbook Project. The project's goal is to connect the Norfolk community through creative mediums. Residents can check out a Community Sketchbook using a Norfolk Public Library card and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. (WAVY.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

  • Virtual Tech Wednesdays At The Little Creek Branch Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Norfolk Fire-Rescue buildings will be displaying green during the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The annual parade will be this weekend. (Facebook)
  • The Norfolk Animal Care Center is asking the community to help by adopting a pet from the center. Adoptions are only $50. (Facebook)
  • There are over 1600 women working with the City of Norfolk across all of the city's departments. The City of Norfolk honors and recognizes its contributions during International Women's Day. (Twitter)

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Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

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