🌱 Long Vax Lines At Military Circle Mall + NPL Reading Challenge

Norfolk VA

02 January, 2022

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Happy Monday, Norfolk! Let's get this day started. Here's what's happening around town today. First, today's weather: Rain to snow, 1-3". High: 43 Low: 30. Here are the top 3 stories today in Norfolk: Ahead of anticipated New Year's Eve celebrations, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) held a COVID-19 testing clinic at Military Circle Mall in Norfolk on Friday. Thousands of people showed up from all over the area and waited hours in line, with some people bringing lawn chairs, blankets, and books to read. A total of 706 individuals were tested during the five-hour clinic, which was organized in response to the record-breaking COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth, as well as the depleted supplies of at-home testing kits, said VDH leaders. (13newsnow.com WVEC)The Norfolk Public Library is hosting a Winter Reading Challenge for the month of January to encourage the city's youth to "explore diversity, empathy, and action" through reading.. To participate in "Read for a Better World," children ages 5 to 18 simply have to choose titles from Lerner Publishing Group's "Read for a Better World" themed books and log 600 minutes of reading throughout the month (20 minutes each day) on Beanstack. Readers who meet the 600-minute goal will win a free sports bag. (wtkr.com) A 31-year-old Norfolk man has died from injuries sustained in a shooting in the 1200 block of Lead Street, said Norfolk Police. On Saturday morning, first responders arrived on the scene and found Brione M. Green suffering from a gunshot wound. They transported Green to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where he died from his injuries. If you have information about this incident, contact the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip through the P3Tips mobile app. (Press Release Desk) Today's Norfolk Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Norfolk: ACE & ARO+ 'Affirming Space' Event At The LGBT Life Center (6:30 PM) From my notebook: Ready to find your next Norfolk home? These new local properties have recently been listed for sale. (Norfolk Patch)The COVID-19 Vaccination Center at Military Circle Mall reopens on Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Norfolk Department of Public Health. (Facebook)Second Calvary Baptist Church (2940 Corprew Ave., Norfolk) will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Sunday, Jan. 9, from 11:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins will be accepted. (WAVY.com) 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! 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.