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And on the Portsmouth Patch calendar - Liberty Tax Job Fair

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Cheers Portsmouth! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Portsmouth's own Missy Elliott brings HBCU bands to Norfolk.
  • Ever wondered what really happens behind WAVY's Hampton Roads Show?
  • Which Portsmouth leaders just landed key statewide board appointments?

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So I've been taking my pittie to Petsmart to get his nails cut and grind down since before he was 1yrs old.
    And he alway done pretty good. The last few times they gave me the impression that he was difficult and now requires two people. They also haven't… (Nextdoor Shea Terrace)
  • Please help us find our cat!
    Her name is Mei-Mei. She's a snowshoe siamese with a white spot on her nose. (Nextdoor Hatton Point)
  • Bon Secours Health System posted a job opening for Stock Room Clerk - PRN in Portsmouth. Apply here.
  • City of Portsmouth Virginia posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norfolk

  • 757 Creative Reuse Center reopens in new Norfolk location (wtkr.com)
  • Here's the latest on several major Norfolk construction projects (pilotonline.com)
  • Counterfeit goods, unsafe products keep being shipped to Virginia: 'We can't catch it all' (wtkr.com)

Chesapeake

  • North Landing Bridge in Chesapeake closes for three weeks (wtkr.com)

Ok Portsmouth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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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