🌱 Mask And Vaccine Mandates Lifted + Pill Mill Arrests

Happy Saturday, Norfolk! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here are the most important things going on today in Norfolk.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 43 Low: 36.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Norfolk:

1. The Norfolk Public Schools announced after its most recent meeting that mask mandates have been lifted for students and staff. The mask mandate removal is accompanied by the removal of a vaccine mandate. Students are still required to wear masks while riding school buses. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
2. Virginia Natural Gas has awarded $100,000 to national recording artist Pharrell Williams' YELLOWHAB School in Norfolk. The funds will be used to provide healthy food options to students and their families as part of Williams' nonprofit YELLOW backed 'Nourish Youth' initiative. The school is located in the Ghent neighborhood and educates elementary-aged children. (WAVY.com)
3. Dr. William Wilson, 68, Beverly Wilson, 66, and James Wilson, 48, have been arrested by the Norfolk Police Department through a joint partnership of multiple federal departments on charges related to operating a large-scale pill mill. According to a press release, Dr. Wilson was operating a for-profit pain management program that prescribed drugs without a legitimate medical purpose. Each of the suspects was charged with conspiracy to traffic in oxycodone, unlawful use of a two-way communications device, culpable negligence inflicting actual injury, and scheme to defraud. (wtkr.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Ann At Little Theatre of Norfolk (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Norfolk is looking for volunteers to help construct a living shoreline on the Lafayette River. Click for dates and times when you can volunteer with your community. (Twitter)
• The Norfolk Botanical Garden relies on volunteers to function. This week's Volunteer Appreciation Banquet celebrated everyone who volunteered at the gardens this last year. Click to join the volunteer team. (Facebook)
• Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander has issued a proclamation declaring Feb. 25 as Thank a Resident Day. Thank you to everyone who has made Norfolk a fantastic community to reside in. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all Monday for another update.

— 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.