🌱 Cocaine Seized At Port Of Norfolk + Shipyard Apprenticeships

Norfolk VA

16 March, 2022

5:02 PM

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Up and at 'em, Norfolk! Let's get this day started. Here's what's going on in town today. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 66 Low: 52. Here are the top three stories today in Norfolk: United States Customs and Border Protection officers seize 16 pounds of cocaine from a ship in the Port of Norfolk. The estimated value of the seized cocaine is $225,000. The department hopes the seizure will signify that Port of Norfolk is not open for business in the drug trade. (WAVY.com)Norfolk Naval Shipyard is currently accepting applications for its four-year apprenticeship program. All of the academic tuition and books are paid for by the shipyard as long as students maintain a particular grade point average. If you are interested in the program, click here to learn more ⁠— and be sure to submit your application before the deadline of Apr. 15, 2022. (WAVY.com)The Norfolk Police Department is asking for the community to help them identify a man suspected of stealing a car. The incident occurred at BJ's Wholesale Club located at 5820 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard. Anyone who recognizes the man in the provided security video is being instructed to contact the Norfolk Crime Line. (Press Release Desk ) 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: IDR The Ribbon Mill At Little Theatre of Norfolk (8:00 PM) Molly Hatchet At Elevation 27 (8:00 PM) From my notebook: The Norfolk Botanical Garden is looking for someone to fill the Youth Educator position. Applicants must have a passion for plants and a desire to facilitate children's connection with nature. (Facebook)Did you know a single inch of water in a home can cost more than $25,000 in damage? Find out more in the City of Norfolk's infographic for Flood Awareness Week. (Twitter)Nauticus Norfolk celebrates women in STEM during Women's History Month. Click to get tickets to the museum's Women in STEM: Making Waves Throughout History event on Mar. 26. (Twitter) 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 head out the door on this Thursday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.