🌱 Norfolk Develops Biz Regulation Unit + Sculpture Unveiled

Rise and shine, Norfolk! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 66 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Norfolk:

1. The city of Norfolk is developing a unit tasked with ensuring businesses follow city regulations and keep their customers and neighbors safe. The unit will be focused on the future of new or growing industries, such as gambling, marijuana, and short-term rentals. Deputy City Manager Michael Goldsmith said regulating businesses has long been a challenge, but the new compliance unit isn't coming in response to a specific incident or type of business. (The Virginian-Pilot)
2. A new sculpture was unveiled at Ocean View Beach Park in Norfolk Saturday morning as part of Norfolk's Public Art Program. The 8-foot sculpture, titled "Chryshellis," was created by Reno, Nevada artist Eileen Gay and features a glass-tile mosaic surrounded by an oyster shell-like exterior. (wtkr.com)
3. Norfolk focuses on finding school bus drivers at a job fair amid a shortage and parent complaints (13newsnow.com WVEC)
4. Was Jack the Ripper a Norfolk resident? The mysterious tale of James Maybrick's ties to the grisly murders — and his own bitter end. (Virginian-Pilot)
5. A person was killed in a vehicle crash on Princess Anne Road in Norfolk early Saturday morning. (13newsnow.com WVEC)

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