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Newport News
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friday Night Nets will return to Newport News as part of the mayor’s Youth T.H.R.I.V.E. Initiative—this free program will offer sports, games, free food, and haircuts for all ages. The event will run every Friday night from May 16 through Aug. 22 at the Denbigh Community Center and the An Achievable Dream Tennis Center, with youth sessions from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and adult sessions from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. WAVY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night, a two-vehicle crash on Water Street in Yorktown killed a 21-year-old man and a 34-year-old pregnant woman when a Dodge Challenger swerved and hit a Honda Fit — a 28-year-old Fit driver suffered a leg laceration and was released while 22-year-old Hunter Arnold was treated at Riverside Hospital and faces pending charges. WAVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Peninsula Chamber will host the Military/Business Career Fair at the Newport News Marriott on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will feature 80 companies and is free for job seekers — attendees should wear business casual attire. 13News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Newport News police are asking the public for help to locate Marrio Ashlock, 35, a suspect in a bank robbery at BayPort Credit Union on Friday—he was last seen on Huntington Avenue and is described as 5-feet, 8 inches tall with short, curly hair, sideburns and a goatee while wearing a black shirt with pink writing and blue jeans. WAVY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report by Insurify says new tariffs on auto, steel and aluminum parts may raise full-coverage car insurance prices by 19% by the end of 2025. In Virginia, drivers could face an extra $300 a year as insurers seek rate increases from regulators. 13News Now
- ➤ After tariffs caused a drop in the stock market, Kevin Zywna—president of Wealthway Financial Advisors—told investors to put more money in their retirement accounts since cheaper shares now can lead to bigger gains later. He said people should stay calm and not make quick financial decisions. WTKR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hampton Roads health leaders have seen a rise in syphilis cases and the Norfolk Department of Health is urging locals to get tested to avoid serious health problems. They will hold a free public forum at Old Dominion University—3 to 5 p.m. on April 29—to explain treatment and rapid testing options. WAVY
- ➤ On Thursday, T.W. Garner Food Company recalled bottles of two Texas Pete sauces over labeling mistakes that may expose consumers to undeclared sulfites—posing a risk of severe allergic reactions—with products shipped to 10 states including Virginia. WAVY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com showed that pending home sales in the Virginia Beach market dropped 14.2% in March—experts say federal layoffs and job uncertainty made buyers delay or cancel plans. This trend may signal a slowdown in the local housing market. WAVY
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Symphonie Fantastique
8 PM – 8 PM — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience a captivating orchestral journey with Clyne, Adams, and Berlioz.
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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.
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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.
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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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Homebuyers Seminar
5-7 p.m. — Goodrich & Watson Insurers, Inc. — Free entry — Unlock the secret to buying in today’s current market.
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Salsa's Latin Dance Party
11 p.m. - 2 a.m. — Salsa's Mexican Grill — No cover — Enjoy vibrant Latin beats while you dance the night away with friends.
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9:00 p.m. — Brickhouse Tavern — 25% OFF with code RAD25 — Relive the '80s with contests, prizes, and a night of neon nostalgia.
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The Music of Star Wars
8 PM – 10 PM — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music of Star Wars performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 AM - 5 PM — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News (Oyster Point) — Cost info not provided — Enhance driving skills and knowledge at this local improvement course.
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