🌱 Russian Sister City Relationship + Convenience Store Shooting

Norfolk VA

02 March, 2022

5:21 PM

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Hello again, Norfolk! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Norfolk Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Norfolk Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Norfolk long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and mild. High: 65 Low: 37. Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today: The Norfolk Police Department is currently investigating a shooting at the Hardy Field area Shop 'N' Go convenience store. Police rushed a man with gunshot wounds to a local hospital after they arrived at the store. Authorities have not identified a suspect or realized information about the victim but they are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Norfolk Police Department. (13newsnow.com WVEC)The Norfolk Sister City Association reports that it is not ready to entirely sever its relationship with Kaliningrad, Russia. Both Mayor Kenny Alexander and Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin have called for ending relationships with Russian sister cities. Instead of severing ties, the Norfolk Sister City Association will simply place a hood on the Kaliningrad directional marker at Town Point Park. (WAVY.com)Two suspects have been arrested in the Monday shooting of a retired Norfolk Police sergeant. The incident occurred in the 9200 block of Phillip Avenue. William I. Moore, 83, was pronounced dead at the scene and a 63-year-old woman was rushed to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening gunshot wounds. Xavier Hudspeth and Andra Brown, both 19 years of age, have been arrested as suspects. (8News) 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: Poets in Conversation: Kashiana Singh & Joan Kwon Glass At The Muse Writers Center (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The Norfolk-VA Beach Junior League kicks off its recruitment season for 2022-2023. Click to learn more about the organization. (Instagram) Nauticus Norfolk celebrates the life and legacy of Captain Bill Coleman. He was the youngest African-American to command a Navy warship. (Twitter)The Norfolk Emerging Leaders program returns this summer. The application deadline is Mar. 6, 2022. (Twitter) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Quality Built Exteriors — (Visit website) Add your business here 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 all caught up 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.