🌱 Body Pulled From Water + Vaccination Center Closing

Norfolk VA

18 March, 2022

5:56 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Norfolk Daily. First, today's weather: A gusty t-storm in the a.m.. High: 80 Low: 56. Here are the top three stories today in Norfolk: Edgar Emmanuel Oliver, 64, has been sentenced to 40 years with 10 suspended conditional on good behavior and probation completion for fatally stabbing a man in Norfolk. Oliver allegedly stabbed the man in 2019 after the man tried to give Oliver some money. Oliver was sleeping near the Shop 'N Go convenience store in Norfolk when Arthur Daniel Sanders Jr. attempted to help him. (WAVY.com)Norfolk's community vaccination center at the Military Circle mall will close on Mar. 25 due to waning demand. The vaccination center has provided more than 48,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to the Norfolk community since October. Health officials are urging the community to schedule their vaccinations at the center before its closure. (The Virginian-Pilot)The Norfolk Police Department has pulled a man's body from the water on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Elizabeth River in the 400 block of Peace Haven Drive. The Norfolk Fire-Rescue pronounced the man as deceased after he was pulled from the water. The department is conducting an investigation and will release the man's identity after his next-of-kin has been notified. (WAVY.com) Today in Norfolk: Downtown Norfolk Planting Day 2022 At Downtown Norfolk Council (10:00 AM) The Simon & Garfunkel Story At Downtown Norfolk Council (2:00 PM) From my notebook: Norfolk Fire-Rescue celebrates the women on the force during Women's History Month. Norfolk has over 10 percent of its crew as women while the national average is only 4 percent. (Facebook)Bee houses will begin popping up in the Norfolk Botanical Garden. The houses will be used for a research project by an Old Dominion University student. Click to see what they look like. (Facebook)The Norfolk DEPR celebrates Melinda Huey on receiving the 2021 Public Safety Telecommunicator of the 4th Quarter Award. She is a vital member of the team. (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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! — 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.