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🌱 $5K Reward For MacArthur Shooter + Norfolk's Parade Of Nations

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Posted Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 6:04 pm ET|Updated Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 9:42 pm ET

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 65 Low: 43.

Here are the top three stories today in Norfolk:

U.S. Marshalls are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of 39-year-old Gary Latrail Moore, believed to be the shooter at the MacArthur Center almost a month ago that left one man dead and two others injured. Moore is wanted for 2nd Degree Murder, Malicious Wounding, and Use of Firearm in Commission of a Felony. (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
The Norfolk NATO Festival will present its annual Parade of Nations on Saturday, Apr. 30 at 8:00 a.m. in downtown Norfolk. The parade is the only one in the country that honors NATO. It will feature over 75 parade units with local, visiting, U.S. and Military bands, plus colorful floats representing all of the NATO nations. (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
China One, off of North Military Highway and International Boulevard, has been forced to temporarily close after a driver, believed to have survived, crashed into the front of the restaurant early Sunday morning. The vehicle, which was in a high-speed chase, plowed into both China One and Subway. China One took the brunt of the damage and remains closed while undergoing repairs. (WAVY.com)

Today in Norfolk:

Virtual Tech Wednesdays At Little Creek Branch Library (5:00 PM)
Virtual Tech Wednesdays At Slover Library (5:00 PM)
Non-Binary+ Social Support Group [IN-PERSON] At LGBT Life Center (6:30 PM)
Legacy Concerts Presents While She Sleeps with Gideon At Elevation 27 (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

The 2022-2023 Broadway in Norfolk will feature big-name shows like ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ and ‘Wicked.' Also featured will be "Dear Evan Hansen, " a six-time Tony award winner. (WAVY.com)
The Sixth Annual Suds & Buds Garden Party at the Norfolk Botanical Garden will be held on May 19. Local food vendors, craft beer, wine, and live music will be available for all to enjoy. (Facebook)
Meet Benji, a lovable, two-year old ginger boy cat with a Cerebellar Hypoplasia condition that makes him a bit wobbly. Learn more about Benji and opportunities to foster or adopt him and other animals at the Norfolk Animal Care Center. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Carla Varner