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Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Public Schools will host its first annual Social Studies Symposium on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gildersleeve Middle School, featuring lectures, an exhibit hall and a student art contest centered on America at 250 (the founding anniversary of the United States). Newport News Public Schools
- ➤ U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon toured Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School on Friday to see students' work as she prepared for a commencement speech today at the graduation ceremony. McMahon + Congresswoman Jen Kiggans joined the visit to spotlight local shipbuilding and manufacturing jobs. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Demolition of Sherwood Shopping Center — long vacant along Warwick Boulevard — will begin in coming weeks to clear the site for a new $40 million public library serving Denbigh. Construction will start in May with completion expected by summer 2028. 13News Now
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Annual Makeup Blowout Sale
10 AM - 5 PM — Holiday Inn Newport News - Hampton by IHG — Free entry — Enjoy massive discounts on makeup, skincare, and hair care products with free glitter gifts.
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Spring Eggstravaganza
12-5 p.m. — King-Lincoln Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with fun activities, attractions, and entertainment for the whole family.
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Robert Plant Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Diamonstein Concert Hall — Tickets available — Experience an evening with the legendary lead vocalist of Led Zeppelin presenting new music with his band Saving Grace.
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lee Hall Mansion
Family fun — 10 a.m. — Lee Hall Mansion — Free entry — Celebrate spring with an exciting Easter egg hunt steeped in community tradition.
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Fire & Rain Music Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Diamonstein Concert Hall — Tickets required — Experience a nostalgic evening with classic hits from legendary artists like James Taylor and Joni Mitchell.
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Stormwater Education: Understanding Flood Risk
1:30-3 p.m. — Main Street Library — Free entry — Learn valuable flood risk information and debunk myths while engaging with community experts.
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Norfolk Youth Council Teen Expo 2026
12–3 p.m. — Norview Community Center — Free entry — Get inspired with door prizes, T-shirts, and free lunch at this empowering youth event.
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The Mariners’ MilKids Fest
12-4 p.m. — The Mariners' Museum and Park — Free for military families and museum members — Celebrate the Month of the Military Child with fun activities and resources honoring military kids.
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