🌱 New Home For Trans Community + Double Homicide Suspect Dead

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Norfolk Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cooler. High: 41 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories in Norfolk today:

1. Hampton Roads has welcomed a new house to the area that is opening its doors to help the trans community. Tarena Williams, the founder of the Southeastern Transgender Resource Center, has worked to make this a reality for years. According to Williams, the house is located off Colley Avenue in Norfolk and can house up to 12 people, making it the first of its kind in the region. (wtkr.com)
2. According to Norfolk police, the man responsible for a double homicide on Thursday has also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Thursday homicide resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman. Detectives charged Eugene E. Ward, 41, of Norfolk, with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of use of a firearm, but he was found deceased on Jan. 7. (Press Release Desk )
3. After four inmates at the Norfolk City Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, the jail temporarily halted all programs and suspended visitation in an effort to help slow the spread of the virus. According to jail officials, each infected inmate is experiencing minor symptoms. (wtkr.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

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From my notebook:

• Have you heard of Girls on the Run Hampton Roads? Girls on the Run inspires young girls, grades 3 - 8, to be healthy and confident through an experience-based curriculum integrated with running. (Facebook)
• It's National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Naval Station Norfolk is sending their thanks to all the civilian and military security personnel who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of all service members, civilians, and families. (Facebook)
• Home Gardener Day brings together gardening enthusiasts of all backgrounds for a day of thought-provoking programs. This year's theme centers on plants as problem solvers with nature and native plants as the common thread throughout the day. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow 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.