🌱 Granby High School Lockdown + Attempted Burglary

Norfolk VA

15 March, 2022

6:03 PM

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Good morning, Norfolk! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 69 Low: 56. Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today: The Norfolk Police Department responded to an attempted burglary on Tuesday morning in the 1500 block of McNeal Avenue. According to the department, the victim's dog was shot by the burglars and the dog has been taken for medical treatment. McNeal Avenue was closed while the department conducted an investigation. (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)The Norfolk International Airport has reported a notable increase in passenger activity last month. The report details a 98 percent increase in passengers for February 2022. There were 232,207 passengers last month which is considerably higher than February 2021's 117,247 count. (WYDaily)The Norfolk Police Department has detained several students after Granby High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday. The department responded to the school after a report was issued about a person with a weapon being at the school. Parents of the high school students were notified of the situation via a robocall that went out around 11:10 a.m. (WAVY.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? (Reviewers at CNET called the new system — known as the Ring Alarm Pro — "a giant leap for home security"). So why the kudos? In a nutshell: the Ring Alarm Pro can protect your home both online and off. It includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router to help you get reliable physical and digital security in one, innovative device. Now you can help protect your home with all of the benefits of the Ring Alarm, to keep your home safe and secure, while experiencing fast, reliable connectivity. To learn more about the system CNET called "the future of home security" or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Norfolk: Virtual Tech Wednesdays At Little Creek Branch Library (5:00 PM) Wine-dip Wednesdays In The Neon District (5:00 PM) From my notebook: The Norfolk Lifeguard Team is looking for new applicants. Training classes are available from Apr. 11 through Apr. 15. Click to apply. (Facebook)The daffodils are in full bloom at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. The garden is currently having a photo contest for Daffodil Daze. (Facebook)The November Project stopped at Norfolk Animal Care Center to craft some entertainment for the pets. The group made hidey bags for the cats and made stuffed kongs for the dogs. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Quality Built Exteriors — (Visit website) Quality Built Exteriors — (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) Free Zoom meeting about roof replacement in Chesapeake VA (April 7) 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. 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.