🌱 High School Basketball Viral Video + Car Crashes Into Café

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy and warm. High: 70 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Norfolk:

1. A man with a gunshot wound walked into the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. According to officials with Portsmouth's emergency dispatch services, the victim was shot in Portsmouth and not shot in Norfolk. The City of Portsmouth has been looking to address the recent increase in gun violence throughout the city. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
2. A Christchurch School basketball player's 3 point shot and subsequent backflip at Norfolk Academy went viral. Senior Evan Randall made the shot in the last twenty seconds of the game on Tuesday and followed the shot with a sudden backflip. A video of the entertaining stunt was sent to ESPN and was aired. (wtkr.com)
3. A car suddenly crashed into Naci's Corner Café on the corner of Granby and 19th Streets. The building has now been condemned by the Norfolk Fire Department until the structural damage can be repaired. According to police, it was a 21-year-old driver who crashed into the side of the café with an investigation being conducted before charges are issued. (wtkr.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Write Now! At The The Muse Writers Center (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Naval Station Norfolk celebrates President's Day by recognizing the service and dedication each president gave towards our nation. (Facebook)
• If you are looking to fast-track your career in law enforcement, then you need to attend the Norfolk Police Department's next hiring event on Mar. 26 at 8:00 a.m. Click the link to reserve your spot. (Twitter)
• Summer Camp registration is officially open with Norfolk's Nauticus. Click to sign up and to find exclusive discounts on the camps. (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.