🌱 Missing Elderly Woman Found Safe + Open House + National Parks

Happy Thursday, Norfolk! Here's what's going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 66 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

1. If you're on the hunt for a new home, you have to check out these two upcoming open houses in the Norfolk area. A two-bedroom, one-bathroom home at 337 W Mcginnis Cir. in Norfolk has come on the market, along with a three-bedroom, 1.5 bath home located at 1224 Stewart St. in Chesapeake. Both homes will be having an open house on Feb. 5. (Norfolk Patch)
2. Are you looking to get out and explore some nature outside of Norfolk? There are numerous national parks within a drivable distance, such as Shenandoah National Park and New River Gorge National Park. Prior to your visit, be sure to check with individual parks to find out about ongoing, pandemic-related safety precautions. (WAVY.com)
3. A missing elderly Norfolk woman was found safe on Tuesday night. Norfolk police had been looking for 81-year-old Mary Yeldell who had been last seen around 11 a.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of Maryland Avenue. She was in need of medication for dementia. (WAVY.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Virtual Classes: Creating Documents With Google Docs, At Norfolk Public Library (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Thanks to the City of Norfolk's dedicated crews, the second winter storm was handled quickly and efficiently. (Twitter)
• The Norfolk Police Department is hiring! Salaries for Certified Officers begin at $50,835. (Twitter)
• Norfolk Arts grantee, Generic Theater, is in need of volunteers with sound and lighting experience. (Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.