🌱 Cruise Ships Return To Norfolk + Submerged Vehicle On Mayflower Rd

Welcome back, Norfolk! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Norfolk.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 71 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Norfolk:

1. Cruise ships are finally coming back to Norfolk after a slowdown due to COVID-19. The ships are staying at the docks for longer, giving passengers more chances to go out and explore the downtown area during the spring season. Make sure to give these visitors a warm welcome to the community! (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
2. A vehicle was pulled from the water on Mayflower Road in Norfolk this past Saturday. Thankfully, no one was found inside. Investigators are currently exploring how the car ended up submerged in the water. (WAVY.com)
3. A man from Virginia Beach pleaded guilty to possessing a machine gun that was used in a Norfolk shootout back in July 2021. The man, Shy’Quan Dodson will potentially be facing up to 10 years in prison. (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)

From our sponsor:

Today’s newsletter is brought to you in part 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?

To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security,” or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here.

Today in Norfolk:

• Money Smart Mondays At Norfolk Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Battleship Wisconsin celebrates its 78th birthday this coming Saturday. In celebration, more areas of the ship will be open for the public to see, not even to mention the other birthday activities in store for next weekend. Check it out! (WAVY.com)
• On Saturday, Apr. 9, 140 robotics teams from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. competed in the largest-ever FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Championship. It was the first championship to take place since the pandemic. (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
• Looking for something to do tomorrow? Head over to Virginia Beach to see the Amity Affliction and Archetypes Collide at Elevation 27! Visit Patch for more details. (Patch)

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:

• Online discussion for roofing companies in Chesapeake, VA (April 24)
• 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 Monday. I'll see you soon!

— Carla Varner