There’s a reason some people born in Tidewater pronounce Norfolk’s name a bit differently. The most common, correct pronunciation is, of course, “NOR-fuk.” Only out-of-towners dare call it “NOR-folk.” ...
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2020 class of inductees, and the group has a Tidewater accent. Of the seven members, five have connections to that part of the state.