🌱 East Little Creek Rd. Crash + Shamrockin' In Ghent Returns

Happy Monday, people of Norfolk! Here's what's happening today in Norfolk.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and milder. High: 60 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

1. The Norfolk Police Department is investigating a Sunday afternoon car crash. The incident occurred in the 900 block of East Little Creek Road around 12:00 p.m. One person was injured during the accident. The department has not released all of the details related to the collision. (WAVY.com)
2. Shamrockin' in Ghent returned to Norfolk on Friday. The event raises funds for the Hope House Foundation that supports those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The 2020 Shamrockin' in Ghent event was the last major gathering in Norfolk before the World Health Organization announced the global COVID-19 pandemic. (WAVY.com)
3. Bashirah Tripp, 35-years-old, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for running over her husband in a Norfolk shopping center parking lot. Tripp pleaded guilty to the aggravated malicious wounding charges. Her husband died after being in a coma for months. (13newsnow.com WVEC)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Virtual Money Smart Mondays At The Janaf Branch Library (6:00 PM)
• Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting At Bayside High (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Norfolk Government reminds the community to avoid distractions while traveling. Click for safety advice. (Facebook)
• This week is National Smoke Alarm Week. Make sure you check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. (Facebook)
• Norfolk Botanical Garden shares the values of planting native flowers during National Plant a Flower Day. Click to learn more about the purple coneflower. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.