🌱 Ramsey Road Fire Update + Lafayette Blvd Motorcycle Crash

Norfolk VA

21 December, 2021

10:27 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Norfolk Daily. First, today's weather: Turning sunny; breezy. High: 49 Low: 30. Here are the top stories in Norfolk today: Norfolk fire officials said a person was brought to the hospital after a residential fire on Tuesday. Dispatchers said the fire was reported around 5:40 p.m. in the 1400 block of Ramsey Road. Fire officials said firefighters arrived at the scene to find smoke showing from a one-story single-family home. (WAVY.com) Tuesday evening, the Norfolk Police Department was on the scene of a motorcycle crash which resulted in one man being taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The crash happened on the 1900 block of Lafayette Boulevard, which is at the intersection of Tidewater Drive. (13newsnow.com WVEC) Community leaders in Norfolk say the president's free COVID-19 test kit plan will not work in medically underserved communities. Dr. Anna Peoples, founder of Peoples Pharmacy on Norfolk's historic Church Street, has been on the front lines from the beginning of the pandemic. When asked whether the President's home test kit plan will be effective for virus surveillance, Peoples offered a blunt response: "Absolutely not." (WAVY.com) Today's Norfolk Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Norfolk: Virtual Non-Binary Social Support Group (18+) At LGBT Life Center (6:30 PM) From my notebook: JLNVB's mission is to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Norfolk-VA Beach Junior League welcomes new member Katherine!" (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (December 25) Add your event Loving the Norfolk Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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.