🌱 Origami Shut Down By City Council + Ronald McDonald Campaign

Morning, Norfolk! As you may know, Amazon Web Services experienced an outage on Tuesday that affected the Norfolk Daily. Some of you might have received a late newsletter on Wednesday, or no newsletter at all. Please know this was unfortunately beyond our control, but know that we are fully back in business! - Sean Peek

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 44 Low: 33.

Here are the top stories in Norfolk today:

1. A nightclub near Military Circle is being asked to lock its doors after the Norfolk City Council voted Tuesday night to revoke the business' conditional use permit. In a 6-1 vote, council members shut down Origami Asian Bistro after several years of complaints from neighbors and hundreds of visits from the police to the surrounding property. The vote comes in a year where Norfolk has seen an uptick in violent crime. (WAVY.com)
2. The Ronald McDonald House in Norfolk is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week with a "40 for 40" campaign. They are asking for donations to raise $40K in 40 hours. The campaign began yesterday and will end at midnight this Friday, Dec. 10. (wtkr.com)
3. The Norfolk Animal Care Center and the Portsmouth Humane Society have formed a partnership with plans to open a new clinic for shelter animals in February 2022. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
4. Norfolk is seeking proposals to help transform the former Greyhound bus station. (WAVY.com)
5. Emergency responders were present around the Naval Station Norfolk yesterday for active shooter exercises. (wtkr.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Progress Reports - Churchland High (12:00 AM)
• Building Utilization Committee Meeting (9:00 AM)
• Keepsake Ornament - Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center (10:00 AM)
• Selden Monthly Baker's Market - Fall & Festive Fare (3:00 PM)

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— 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.