🌱 Shooter Ruled Competent + Main Acts For Patriotic Festival

Happy Wednesday, people of Norfolk! These are the most important things happening around Norfolk today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 48 Low: 29.

Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

1. Ziontay Palmer, who has been charged with shooting five women on one November night, has been ruled competent to stand trial. Three of the women were killed and two are still recovering from their wounds. Palmer's trial will continue in April. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
2. Country singers Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, and Jon Pardi will be the three main acts at the Patriotic Festival when it moves to Norfolk this Memorial Day Weekend. Tickets are available for pre-sale now. (WAVY.com)
3. The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority are suffering from staff shortages due to rising COVID-19 cases in the region. Appointments with residents and rental office staff will now be done virtually. Maintenance request responses will be "prioritized to qualifying emergency maintenance items." The measures will be in place through at least Jan. 31.(WAVY.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• HIV+ Women's Empowerment Group - Virtual Meeting (12:00 PM)
• Significant Others, Family, Friends, and Allies (SOFFA) - Of Persons Transitioning - Virtual Meeting (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join Norfolk-VA Beach Junior League for another round of virtual trivia! Grab a group of friends, co-workers, or family to make a team and compete for just $30 a team. Proceeds help benefit the Junior League. (Instagram)
• Norfolk Animal Care Center is filled and in need of volunteers to foster a furry friend! (Facebook)
• Check out a few generator tips from Norfolk-Fire Resue to keep your family and home safe during the cold winter months. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow for another 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.