Good morning, Newport News.

Matthew Boone, a former college baseball player, launched The Boone Foundation to support youth sports and community pop-up markets in the region.

The nonprofit provided $1,200 to each youth program in its first year and will expand events in Richmond and Hampton Roads soon.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Newport News Public Schools on Jan.

8 as part of her History Rocks! tour ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday — she toured classrooms at An Achievable Dream Middle and High School and joined a student assembly with local officials.

Dominion Energy crews are preparing for power outages from freezing rain this weekend as they monitor conditions for over 900,000 customers in a round-the-clock operations center.

The company advises residents to report outages via the app & hotline.

Newport News drivers are advised to prepare for an approaching winter storm by staying informed and keeping essential supplies in their vehicles - items like blankets, food, and jumper cables help maintain safety on icy roads.

HVAC technicians with Smith + Keene advise residents to lower thermostat settings, check filters, and replace batteries ahead of the weekend storm to ease system strain and avoid heat loss.

They recommend professional maintenance if heat fails during severe weather.

Daddy & Daughter Valentine's Dance

1-2:30 p.m. — Music In Motion Dance Studio — Tickets Required — Create magical memories at this enchanting dance for dads and their daughters.