Good morning, Newport 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Creciendo Juntos: Networking Event

6-8:30 p.m. — Mezcal Mexican Cuisine — Limited availability — Connect with Latino microbusinesses and enhance your entrepreneurial skills.

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.

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.

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.

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.