🌱 Pet Recovered In House Fire + Community Fridge + Shooting

Norfolk VA

09 February, 2022

4:59 PM

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Happy Thursday, Norfolk! Here are the most important things happening today in Norfolk. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 62 Low: 35. Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today: A pet was recovered on Tuesday following a house fire in Norfolk. Just after 2:22 p.m., crews responded to a residential fire in the 6100 block of Edison Avenue and recovered a pet from the home. The animal's current condition has not been released and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (WAVY)Some Norfolk neighbors are helping those in need by keeping fridges stocked year-round with free food. The 757 Community Fridges project was kickstarted by organizers Mx and Indigo, after seeing the project take off in Richmond. Donations are always accepted to keep the pantries stocked, and volunteers are welcome to clean and look after the refrigerators. (WVEC)On Wednesday morning, a man was critically injured in a domestic-related shooting in Norfolk. At around 11:30 a.m., police were called to the Oakmont community in the 7500 block of N Military Highway near the intersection of East Little Creek Road for a reported shooting. The victim, an unidentified man, was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. (WAVY) From our sponsor: Hey Norfolk, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Norfolk: Virtual Non-Binary+ Social Support Group, At LGBT Life Center (6:30 PM) From my notebook: Norfolk is experiencing intermittent telephone outages. The City of Norfolk is working directly with the phone provider to restore service. (Twitter)Norfolk Public Schools' crossing guard Shaquira Johnson has been named a 2021 Most Outstanding Crossing Guard! (Twitter) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Fredericksburg Kids Expo (February 12) New Retirement Savings Webinar (February 24) 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 You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. — 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.