National Commentary
Downtown Confederate Monument to be Removed Johnny Reb statue was removed last week from top of 80-foot pillar
NORFOLK, VA
The work is scheduled to take 2-4 days to complete. Roads around the monument will be closed for the contractor to place large equipment.
The City will hold a public hearing on July 7, 2020 regarding the ultimate relocation of the statue and monument and observe the required thirty-day period to receive further comment on these matters prior to rendering a final decision.
The public and media are requested to stay in the cordoned-off areas of East Main Street, Commercial Place, and on nearby sidewalks for their safety.