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Newport News
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four NNPS teams (An Achievable Dream Academy, McIntosh, Riverside, and Yates) competed at the 2026 Regional Odyssey of the Mind Tournament on Feb. 21 at Menchville High School; the winning team will advance to the state tournament in Leesburg on Mar. 14. Newport News Public Schools
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Some families in Newport News woke up without power today due to overnight wet snow that weighed down power lines, Dominion Energy said (via spokesperson Cherise Newsome). Crews used smart grid tech and trucks to restore outages while officials warn more may occur as breezy conditions continue. 13News Now
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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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Dirty Dancing in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music and dance from the beloved film live on stage.
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