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Also on today's calendar: Liberty Tax Job Fair and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Missy Elliott Brings HBCU Bands Together for Epic Virginia Showdown (foxy99.com) — Portsmouth native Missy Elliott is headlining a major HBCU Band Battle at Norfolk State University on Sunday, October 18, celebrating her Virginia roots and HBCU marching band culture. Local readers can attend to see four powerhouse bands compete and honor Elliott, who previously received an honorary doctorate from NSU and has been formally recognized by the state.
• My First Month With HRS! (wavy.com) — Written from Portsmouth, a local TV intern shares what it's like behind the scenes at WAVY's Hampton Roads Show, from helping with live cooking segments to learning control-room operations. For Portsmouth residents curious about media careers, it offers a firsthand look at how scripts, guests, and technical production come together each day.
• Business Notes: New hotel opens in Hampton; WHRO leader to retire (pilotonline.com) — Two Portsmouth professionals have been appointed to influential statewide boards, including the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Board and the Sexual and Domestic Violence Program Professional Standards Committee. The broader roundup also highlights new business openings, leadership changes at local institutions, and a new hotel in Hampton that Portsmouth residents might use for regional travel or events.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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