Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After being pardoned in 2018, Travis May, formerly incarcerated for committing 28 felonies, dedicates his life to community service and faces a personal challenge as his daughter battles rare brain cancer. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jaime Duzz, erroneously declared dead by public records and the Social Security Administration, struggles to rectify her living status affecting her financial and medical access. WAVY
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Time’s almost up. Amazon’s Prime Day sale wraps up today, July 11, at midnight. These are the deepest discounts we’re adding to our cart before they’re gone tomorrow: $60 off the AncestryDNA Test Kit, 50% off this Wi-Fi range extender, and $150 off the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. The Buy
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Customer Service Excellence Workshop
This workshop led by Alexis Mann focuses on customer service principles and enhancing service delivery for better client relationships.
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Toddler Open Play at Oceanfront Area Library
A social event for caregivers and children aged 12 to 36 months to play and connect with others in a welcoming community space.
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Winter Break Rock 101 Camp for Kids
The Rock 101 camp offers a fun and educational experience for children aged 8-12 to explore musical instruments through games and activities.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
A family-friendly event featuring crafts, trivia, performances, and delicious food to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
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Tee-Up for Chadwick: A Family-Friendly Golf Event
This event at Topgolf Virginia Beach offers a social and enjoyable golfing experience for all ages and skill levels while supporting a charitable cause.
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One Day Camp at My Gym in Virginia Beach
The One Day Camp at My Gym offers children aged 2.5 to 10 an afternoon filled with games, crafts, and activities while school is closed for a teacher workday.
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Live Music Performance by Joe Heilman
Joe Heilman will perform live at Murphy's Irish Pub in Virginia Beach, offering an evening of music and entertainment.
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National Puzzle Day Challenge
Celebrate National Puzzle Day by participating in a fast-paced puzzle challenge at the Pungo-Blackwater Library, where you can compete solo or as part of a team.
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Evil Woman: A Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
This tribute concert celebrates the iconic music of Electric Light Orchestra, featuring over 20 of their biggest hits in a multimedia experience.
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Baby and Me Coffee Hour at Simon Family JCC
This free event invites guardians with babies up to 24 months to enjoy refreshments, activities, and discussions every other Friday at the Simon Family Jewish Community Center.
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