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Newport News
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ City leaders approved a Sheetz store at George Washington Highway and Fort Eustis Boulevard in the Yorktown area as part of the Yorktown Crescent project (including townhouses and a Publix). Developers plan construction for March if VaDOT approves a new traffic signal or expect it by September. WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Public Schools is launching Newport News Reads, a year-long reading initiative that offers PK-8 students activities like reading challenges and Family Literacy Nights set for February to April, Read Across America celebrations on March 2-6, and a Tech-Free Reading Week from March 23-27. Newport News Public Schools
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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.
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Ghost - The Musical
8:00–11:00 p.m. — Peninsula Community Theatre — Tickets starting at $57 — Experience the magic of love and loss in this mesmerizing musical adaptation of a beloved film.
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