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Greetings Norfolk! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Norfolk Walmart attack leaves 77-year-old dead and family devastated
  • How a $3.5M expansion could reshape Norfolk manufacturing jobs
  • Missy Elliott is bringing an HBCU band showdown to Norfolk

Also on today's calendar: Liberty Tax Job Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Elderly man allegedly beaten to death at Virginia Walmart after confronting employee who almost hit his wife with a shopping cart (newsbreak.com) — A 77-year-old Filipino-American man died after an alleged assault outside a Norfolk Walmart, where police say a teen employee and her parents attacked him following a dispute over a shopping cart. Two adults now face second-degree murder charges, and the teen faces multiple felony counts, raising serious safety concerns for Norfolk shoppers and families.
   

2. Norfolk pipe system fabricator investing $3.5M to expand (pilotonline.com) — Wilson Pipe & Fabrication is investing $3.5 million to massively expand its Norfolk operations, more than quadrupling its facility and adding 15 advanced manufacturing jobs. Many of those positions will be trainee and apprenticeship roles, backed by the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. For Norfolk residents, this means new skilled-trades opportunities tied to ship repair, shipbuilding, and energy projects.
   

3. Missy Elliott to Host HBCU Battle of the Bands at Norfolk State (tidewaternews.com) — Norfolk State University is set to host an HBCU battle of the bands headlined by Virginia native Missy Elliott, putting the campus and city squarely in the spotlight. Four marching bands from Virginia and North Carolina are expected, though final lineups, dates, and ticket details are still pending. Locals interested in attending should watch for official announcements from NSU and organizers.
   

4. Navy: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower returning to Norfolk after aviation mishap (wtkr.com) — A recent aviation mishap aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is bringing the carrier back to Naval Station Norfolk so Navy experts can inspect and repair its launch and recovery systems. Several sailors, including two aviators, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries in the Norfolk area, and the ship will pause flight operations while remaining otherwise fully operational. The cause is still under investigation.
   

5. Hampton Roads Students Raise Thousands to Attend Leadership Conference in Thailand (wtkr.com) — A Norfolk student, Destiny Jones, recently joined another Hampton Roads teen on a life-changing leadership trip to Thailand, funded largely through local scholarships and fundraising. Their experience with Operation Smile's conference highlights how Norfolk-area support can open global opportunities, and they now plan to mentor other local students aiming for future conferences.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm a semi-retired roofer, 20+ years here in Hampton Roads.
    I want to give it all away. Are you young and hungry, looking for a real career — without the college debt? I'm looking for ONE young hard-charger… (Nextdoor Willow Wood)
  • We just installed a Little Free Library at 551 Timothy Ave (corner of Ruthven and Timothy)
    If you haven't seen one, they're boxes of free books to take, swap, return where you feel like it, keep what you like. We stuffed it full of books… (Nextdoor Wards Corner)
  • L3 Harris posted a job opening for Inventory Management Support C in Norfolk. Apply here.
  • RTX posted a job opening for Electrical Assembly 2 (Electro Mechanical Assembler) in Norfolk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norfolk here.

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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