Tim Pearson

Nov 13, 2024 | norfolkdailynews.com | Tim Pearson

Nominations are being sought for the individuals who will be honored as the 2024 Norfolk Area Persons of the Year. As in past years, there will be two awards: One for someone living or working in Norfolk and another for an area resident outside of Norfolk. The submission of nominations begins this week for the recognition program sponsored by the Daily News and Allo Fiber. The award is designed to honor individuals who have made Norfolk and the area a better place over the past 12 months.

Aug 31, 2024 | norfolkdailynews.com | Tim Pearson

The Daily News and its sister radio station, WJAG, will be hosting a series of forums next month for the candidates running for elective office in contested races as part of the upcoming November general election. The forums will include candidates for the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education, Norfolk City Council and Norfolk mayor. Beyond Norfolk, there also will be forums for the District 19 legislative race and the 1st District U.S. House of Representatives race.

May 17, 2024 | norfolkdailynews.com | Tim Pearson

Of the 20 students named to the 2023-24 Norfolk Daily News All-Academic Team, 12 topped their class in grade-point average and seven had ACT scores of 33 or better — including one student who scored a 36, two with 35s and three who scored 34. Five more ranked in the top five in their class, and all 20 posted ACT scores of 30 or above. Judging by these numbers and more, these 20 students emerged from dozens of applicants this spring for the academic competition that is now in its 31st year.

Apr 22, 2024 | norfolkdailynews.com | Tim Pearson

Donors took the message to heart of sowing the seeds of a healthier future at the annual fundraising gala for the Faith Regional Health Services Foundation on Saturday night. The sold-out Secret Garden Gala at the Midtown Event Center in Norfolk included silent and live auctions, opportunities to make donations and photo opportunities.

Apr 2, 2024 | norfolkdailynews.com | Tim Pearson

The Daily News and its sister radio station, WJAG, will be hosting a forum next week for the candidates running for elective office in contested races as part of the upcoming May primary election. Two forums will take place back to back on Monday, April 8, at the Norfolk City Council chambers at 309 N.