Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
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🎓 Education
Newport News Public Schools teams earned top honors at the Regional Odyssey of the Mind Tournament on March 15 at Menchville High School.
Teams from An Achievable Dream Academy, McIntosh Elementary, Yates Elementary, B.T. Washington Middle and Warwick High School showed strong creative skills and Warwick and B.T. Washington will compete in the Virginia State Tournament on April 26—students spent months solving creative problems.
🏛️ Government
Military families who plan to move have raised concerns over the Defense Department’s new Global Household Goods Contract with HomeSafe Alliance after displays of poor oversight in 2024 moves—resulting in lower reimbursement rates.
Families can choose to cover their moving costs out-of-pocket and then seek reimbursement as HomeSafe Alliance works to improve its support and logistics.
🏈 Sports
Tuesday—The Norfolk Tides unveiled their new Copa de la Diversión identity called Caballitos del Mar with light blue uniforms and a seahorse mascot featuring a sugar skull design.
The team developed the rebranding with the Chamber for Hispanic Progress after five years as the Pajaritos and will use the new look for select games at Harbor Park this season.
🎉 Newport News Events
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National Geographic Live Featuring Tara Roberts
Esteemed scientific magazine National Geographic presents a speaker series with Tara Roberts, showcasing captivating programs across various cities.
Driver Improvement Course in Newport News, VA
This driving improvement course offers participants the opportunity to enhance their driving skills and receive a certificate of completion in a convenient hotel setting.
Book Signing Event Featuring Elle Cosimano and Olivia Blacke
Celebrate the release of 'Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave' with authors Elle Cosimano and Olivia Blacke at a book signing event in Newport News.
Spring EGGstravaganza
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | King-Lincoln Park | Food available for purchase | Celebrate spring with a petting zoo, live entertainment, and fun family activities.
CK Music Live at Tradition Brewing
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Tradition Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy live music while sampling local brews in a vibrant atmosphere.
Symphonie Fantastique
8 PM – 8 PM — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience a captivating orchestral journey with Clyne, Adams, and Berlioz.
Ben Rosenblum Trio at Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival
8 PM – 2 AM — Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center — Check local listings — Celebrate the First Lady of Song with a jazz performance by Ben Rosenblum Trio.
Bobby Blackhat Band Concert
6-11 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying unpredictability of a Bobby Blackhat show with award-winning talent.
Troy Breslow Live Performance
5-11 p.m. — 1700 Brewing — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of country tunes with acclaimed singer-songwriter Troy Breslow.
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