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Good morning to you Norfolk! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Family pleads for Norfolk shooter to surrender after deadly dirt bike outing
  • How Norfolk kids learned pro tips from NBA center Mark Williams
  • Norfolk-based USS Gettysburg crew honors Civil War veterans in Pennsylvania

Also on today's calendar: Wish Upon an FTK Friday and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Give us a little bit of peace of mind': Mom pleas for person who killed son to turn themselves in (wavy.com) — A young man was fatally shot while riding with a dirt bike group near Berkley field in Norfolk, and his family is pleading for the shooter to surrender. Norfolk Police have released few details, but relatives say the suspect drove a black Dodge Charger and that friends rushed the victim to medical care. The family is asking anyone involved to come forward to prevent further harm.
   

• PHX Suns Center Mark Williams returns home for youth basketball camp (wavy.com) — Young basketball players in Norfolk just got court time with Phoenix Suns center and Norfolk Academy alum Mark Williams, who returned home Saturday for his second annual co-ed camp. Kids from across the 757 learned skills, heard about his NBA journey, and saw firsthand how his new three-year, $38 million contract reflects hard work that began locally.
   

• USS Gettysburg sailors visit Gettysburg to honor those who served before them (witf.org) — Sailors stationed on the Norfolk-based USS Gettysburg spent several days in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, restoring veterans' graves and connecting with local veterans. The crew reflected on the Civil War battle's symbolism, which is woven into their ship's identity and even their ball caps. Their visit highlights how Norfolk sailors honor military history while serving today's Navy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • When a puppy runs away to the fairies just to make your mom's whole day amazing.
    Puppy is back with her family. Thanks to all! The fairies love a happy ending. (Nextdoor Larchmont/Edgewater)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Pepper, a cat who went missing in Norfolk, VA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 13 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Crossroads)
  • ArcBest Corporation posted a job opening for CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part Time in Norfolk. Apply here.
  • PeopleShare posted a job opening for Production Manager in Norfolk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norfolk here.

🗞 Nearby News

Portsmouth

  • We Have Dreams 2 opens Portsmouth home for young adults aging out of foster care (wtkr.com)
  • Days after prosecutor drops charges against 6 teens in 13-year-old's murder, 1 is shot days later (pilotonline.com)
  • VIDEO: Multiple Hampton Road areas affected by flash flooding (wavy.com)

Hampton

  • African Landing Day kicks off week of events honoring 1619 arrival of enslaved Africans in Hampton (wtkr.com)

Ok Norfolk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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