🌱 Norfolk Airport Guns + DMV Expanded Services

Happy Tuesday, people of Norfolk! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 64 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

1. Two different women on two different days were stopped at the Norfolk International Airport for attempting to bring guns onto a flight. According to a spokeswoman with the airport, one Virginia Beach woman attempted to bring a loaded 9-millimeter handgun onto a flight on Feb. 24 and a Windsor woman attempted to bring a loaded .380 caliber gun onto a flight on Feb. 25. Initial reports suggest that the two incidents were not connected. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
2. A Norfolk man has pleaded guilty in the case of murdering two women and raping a third woman with a request for a jury trial. Michael Nse Eyo Ebong, 43, allegedly killed 36-year-old Sheena West in Nov. 2020 and allegedly killed 30-year-old Kelsey Paton in July 2021. Additionally, he is accused of raping a woman in May 2021. (WAVY.com)
3. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding appointments and walk-ins between Monday and Sunday. The expanded services are reportedly a part of Gov. Youngkin's initiative to open Virginia for business. The DMV is dedicated to providing flexible options for Norfolk residents including online, mail, and drop-off services. (WAVY.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Script Club 4 At Little Theatre of Norfolk (All Day)
• Writers Zoom Meet-Up At The Muse Writers Center (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• AfroFuturism Celebration Weekend was a massive success. Click to watch the recap video! (Twitter)
• Public hearings regarding redistricting efforts will be held on Mar. 8 and Mar. 22 at 7:00 p.m. Redistricting is required by federal law every ten years. (Twitter)
• The Fleet and Family Support Center Program seeks to shed light on the mental health struggles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as Black History Month concludes. Click to watch the powerful video. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.