Good morning, Newport News.

Eastern Adult Day Center is hosting a ribbon cutting today at its Newport News facility to mark the opening of its services for local adults, with community leaders expected to be present.

The ceremony will introduce a new resource for adult day care in the area.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Newport News Shipbuilding Monday, sparking optimism about maritime job growth as defense manufacturing is poised to expand; local companies are hosting hiring events on Jan.

22 & the Workforce Council is boosting training programs to ensure a qualified workforce.

Dr. Matthew Morena, a CNU math instructor known for creative teaching methods that bring real-life challenges into the classroom, received the Mathematical Association of America’s John M.

Smith Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching — the first CNU professor honored with this award.

Christopher Newport University held its 2025 Winter Commencement at Diamonstein Concert Hall where 134 graduates received degrees and joined the Captains for Life; President Kelly praised their unique journeys, including ROTC cadets Andrew Ross and Chunjing Neumann, amid traditions observed by family, friends, and staff.

The CDC updated its childhood vaccine guidance to recommend vaccines for 11 diseases instead of 17, and local pediatricians say the change is mainly a reorganization of existing practices.

They note that shared decision-making on vaccines such as flu, COVID-19, and hepatitis A and B continues in local clinics.

Six Sentara hospitals have been named among the best in maternity care by U.S. News & World Report, thanks to strong safety & equity & access measures.

Enterprise Chief Nursing Officer Amber Price said the hospitals deliver immediate care and track safety metrics, bolstering care in areas with limited maternity resources.

Super Tuesday Hiring Event

9 AM – 12 PM — Virginia Career Works - Hampton Center — Free entry — Live on-the-spot interviews with top employers from the Hampton Roads area showcasing various job opportunities.