🌱 Public School Building Consolidation Proposal + Voice Actress

Hello again, Norfolk! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Norfolk Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Norfolk Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Norfolk long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy; a bit of morning rain. High: 66 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Norfolk:

1. A Norfolk native has landed a big role in an upcoming DreamWorks animated series. Pavar Snipe is currently living in New York City and has been selected to provide vocals for new animated character Angela Baker in the new series, "Dragons: The Nine Realms." Snipe is a graduate of Granby High School and was part of the Boodah Brother Morning Show on station 103 JAMZ in Norfolk. (wtkr.com)
2. A new proposed facility plan that would consolidate aging school buildings has caused some Norfolk citizens to demand input on the proposal. The plan seeks to close Madison Alternative School and transfer students to Lindenwood Elementary but has received pushback on splitting up Lindenwood students potentially destroying the culture of the school. Supporters of the proposal point to 49 of the district's schools being over 50 years old and not suitable for students while many schools in the district are at 70 percent capacity. (WAVY.com)
3. A local judge has denied a competency test for former Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe, who was convicted on public corruption charges over the summer. The former Sheriff was found guilty of accepting bribes from jail vendors in exchange for favorable outcomes related to contracts with the Norfolk City Jail. McCabe will be sentenced in May and show no signs of incompetency. (WAVY.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Ann At The Little Theatre of Norfolk (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Norfolk Animal Shelter shares adorable dog Morpheus who is searching for his forever home. Click to see if this dog with a Matrix-inspired name will get you away from your computer in 2022. (Facebook)
• The City of Norfolk announces that its popular Emerging Leaders Program returns this summer. Click to send in your application. (Twitter)
• The City of Norfolk's offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21 in recognition of George Washington's birthday. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Feb. 22. (Facebook)

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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.