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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Turkey Bowl kicks off tonight at Salem High to feed local students

Plus, nominate a deserving dad and hear what ORF is working on with two European airlines.

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Turkey Bowl

If you like flag football for a good cause, the 4th annual Turkey Bowl is tonight, Thu., Nov. 5, at Salem High School. Law enforcement plays educators to raise money for the "" program, which feeds local students. Doors open at 6 p.m. and kickoff is at 7 p.m. WTKR

Turkey Bowl tickets are $5, with a group discount

$5
per ticket
$4
each for groups of 10+
7 p.m.
kickoff at Salem High School

Source: WTKR

Father Christmas

If you know a dad facing financial, physical or mental hardship, the Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia has opened nominations for its event. Organizers will select 25 dads from Hampton Roads and surprise them with gifts for their children and $500 cash. WAVY.com

Airports

Norfolk International Airport is in contact with two European airlines about direct flights to Europe, airport CEO Mark Perryman said Wednesday. He spoke at a State of the Airports event hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber at Rivers Casino Portsmouth. WTKR

Civic fellow

Virginia Beach native Sarah Tyree-Herrmann, a senior at the University of Mary Washington, has been named a Newman Civic Fellow, the university announced Tuesday. She was recognized for helping classmates navigate voting, building homes with Habitat for Humanity and organizing volunteer projects. Fredericksburg Patch

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Turkey Bowl kicks off tonight at Salem High to feed local students

Plus, nominate a deserving dad and hear what ORF is working on with two European airlines.

The TLDR

  1. Turkey Bowl flag football kicks off at 7 p.m. at Salem High
  2. Nominations are open for 25 Father Christmas surprises
  3. ORF is talking with two European airlines
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