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Morning Norfolk! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How ODU students are transforming life inside a Fort Norfolk high-rise
  • How fast could your Norfolk credit card debt really snowball?
  • Can Mike Privott revive Booker T. Washington’s struggling football program?

Also on today's calendar: Senior Fit and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Norfolkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Norfolkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 45, low: 29.
  • Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ODU recreational therapy students build connections with older adults at Harbor's Edge (pilotonline.com) — Old Dominion University recreational therapy students spent the fall building one-on-one relationships with residents at Harbor’s Edge, a high-rise retirement community at Fort Norfolk. Through twice-weekly visits, they practiced hands-on skills, challenged ageist assumptions, and helped older Norfolk residents stay socially engaged, culminating in a beach-themed celebration recognizing residents’ unique personalities and contributions.
   

• Why minimum payments keep you in debt, and how interest can grow faster than savings (13newsnow.com) — Norfolk residents are being warned that sticking to credit card minimum payments can quietly trap families in long-term debt, thanks to high interest that compounds faster than most savings. An Old Dominion University financial expert in Norfolk explains how 18–20% interest quickly snowballs and urges people to buy only what they can pay off within 30 days, avoid stacking balances, and use alerts to prevent missed payments.
   

• Mike Privott named head football coach at Booker T. Washington High School (13newsnow.com) — Norfolk football fans will see a familiar face leading Booker T. Washington High School, as longtime Maury defensive coordinator and Lake Taylor alum Mike Privott takes over as head coach. With three straight state titles on his résumé and ties to Norfolk State University, he’s tasked with reviving a Bears program that’s struggled for consistent winning seasons.
   

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    Monday December 15
  • Senior Fit
    2012 N Road St, Elizabeth City
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just went to this and it’s real nice.
    I got 3 new coats, toys and a hot meal from Mercy Chefs. They also have free diapers and pull ups (Nextdoor Ingleside)
  • Heyy neighbors.
    Does anyone have a litter of kittens and need a home? I’m looking for just one orange kitten for my daughter for Christmas. Before anyone says… (Nextdoor Wards Corner)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Norfolk. Apply here.
  • Didlake posted a job opening for Janitor in Norfolk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norfolk here.

🗞 Nearby News

Portsmouth

  • Portsmouth could change bulk waste pickup, increase fines to reduce illegal dumping (pilotonline.com)
  • Organizations helping homeless keep busy as temperatures plummet (wavy.com)
  • Santa trades sleigh for firetruck to visit Hampton Roads families (wtkr.com)

Hampton

  • New Bedford Native Shares Life on Stage in New Memoir (wbsm.com)

Ok Norfolk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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