🌱 Sheriff Deputy Hiring Event + Fatal Shooting + Tugboat Fire

Rise and shine, Norfolk! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on around Norfolk today.

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First, today's weather:

Mild with plenty of sun. High: 67 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

1. The Norfolk's Sheriff's Office will host a hiring event on Mar. 26 to search for new deputy sheriff recruits. The event will be held at the Norfolk Sheriff's Administration Building starting at 9:00 a.m. To apply, an individual must be older than 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, and have a high school diploma or GED. Attendees will be required to wear face coverings. (WAVY.com)
2. A Saturday morning shooting has left two people dead and three people injured in downtown Norfolk. The incident occurred at Chicho's Pizza Backstage in the 300 block of Granby Street. Devon M. Harris and Sierra M. Jenkins were pronounced dead following the shooting. (Norfolk Patch)
3. A tugboat fire was reported at Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk on Friday night. The incident occurred in the 400 block of Indian River Road and no injuries have been reported. It took crews more than an hour to control the blaze. (WAVY.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• The Curious Savage Audition At Little Theatre of Norfolk (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Norfolk Department of Public Health will continue to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations at the Military Circle Mall two days a week. The Community Vaccination Center will close normal operations on Mar. 25. (Facebook)
• Naval Station Norfolk shares photos of the first United States Aircraft Carrier. The ship was converted at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. (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.