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Good day Norfolk! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Norfolk sailor’s court-martial could stretch through all of June
  • Why this Norfolk murder case led to two life sentences
  • Meet the Norfolk bell ringer giving his award money away

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Carolers at Owl Creek Landing and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Friday: Turning cloudy; chilly, temps: high: 42, low: 32.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trial in death of Navy sailor Resendiz set for June (wavy.com) — A high-profile military trial tied to Naval Station Norfolk is now set for June, as a sailor faces charges connected to the death of Petty Officer Angelina Resendiz, whose body was found near Broad Creek in Norfolk. A military judge heard 18 motions this week, denied a change of venue, and warned the court-martial could last the entire month with dozens of witnesses expected.
   

2. Man receives 2 life sentences for 2023 shooting in Norfolk (13newsnow.com) — A Norfolk man has been sentenced to two life terms plus 13 years for a 2023 shooting that killed a woman at Brambleton Avenue and Church Street and left another man paralyzed. Prosecutors say he targeted her after a prior shooting incident, and the case has raised concerns because he was previously granted bail in Norfolk General District Court despite objections.
   

3. Dedicated Salvation Army bell ringer surprised with Everyday Hero award (wtkr.com) — Shoppers around Norfolk may spot longtime volunteer Roby Blanenship ringing a Salvation Army bell, and his dedication just earned him a local Everyday Hero award. Working with friends from the Hampton Roads Claims Association, he helps raise funds for neighbors in need, and he’s even directing his $300 prize right back to the Salvation Army’s local mission.
   

4. Mount Trashmore Menorah Lighting: A festive Hanukkah celebration for all (wavy.com) — Norfolk residents can look forward to a new Chabad presence launching from a festive Grand Menorah Car Parade that starts in the city on Dec. 16. The broader celebration includes a massive public menorah lighting at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach, with music, kids’ activities, and a focus on sharing Hanukkah’s message of light and community.
   

5. ODU's Henicle takes over at quarterback as the Monarchs prepare for The Cure Bowl (13newsnow.com) — Norfolk-based Old Dominion University will head to the Cure Bowl with redshirt freshman quarterback Quinn Henicle taking over after starter Colton Joseph entered the transfer portal and opted out. Coaches and teammates say Henicle has prepared all season as a co-starter and expect the Monarchs’ offense to stay on track in Orlando.
   

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