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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old Marine was declared dead on Feb. 10 after a 72‑hour search began when he fell overboard from the Norfolk‑based USS Iwo Jima on Feb. 7, with rescue efforts involving multiple Navy ships and aircraft. WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Public Schools students raised over $21,000 for United Way of the Virginia Peninsula during a student celebration at Crittenden Middle School on February 12. The fundraising effort featured school-wide sales and activities designed to build community support. Newport News Public Schools
- ➤ NNPS released a draft calendar for the 2026-2027 school year that meets state requirements with 178 student days and a two-week Winter Break from Dec. 21. The School Calendar Committee (teachers, staff, and parents) invites community input for further planning. Newport News Public Schools
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts have warned that colorectal cancer is rising in the region and affecting more adults under 50 with worse outcomes if not detected early; Sentara will host its annual Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K next month—residents can also opt in for free screening kits via their health insurance. 13News Now
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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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One City Nautical Mile Fun Run
9:30 a.m. — City Center at Oyster Point — Registration fee applies — Kids and adults dash one Nautical Mile through Newport News.
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Creciendo Juntos: Networking Event
6-8:30 p.m. — Mezcal Mexican Cuisine — Limited availability — Connect with Latino microbusinesses and enhance your entrepreneurial skills.
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Joshua Bell Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of exquisite violin music from the celebrated GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Joshua Bell.
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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
7-10 p.m. — The Diamonstein Concert Hall — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the electrifying journey of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll through her timeless hits.
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Virginia Symphony Orchestra Presents Dvořák's New World
2:30-5:30 p.m. — The Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the fusion of cultures in Dvořák’s iconic symphony inspired by America.
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Ghost - The Musical
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Peninsula Community Theatre — Tickets from $57 — Experience the unforgettable musical adaptation of the classic ghostly romance.
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