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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Norfolk Tides player Octavio Dotel died in a Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse that claimed 124 lives—rescue crews pulled him from the rubble before he died in an ambulance—as officials worked to identify victims including a U.S. citizen and others. 13News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Malik Lloyd Jerome-Marryshow, a convicted felon stopped on Nov. 20, 2023 for a traffic violation and found with outstanding warrants and a loaded handgun, was sentenced on Tuesday, April 8th to one year and eight months in prison—he is barred from legally possessing a firearm. WAVY
- ➤ Newport News police said a man was taken to the hospital after a shooting on Riverlands Drive on Wednesday afternoon; he received treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and police are still searching for suspects. 13News Now
- ➤ A road rage incident occurred in Yorktown on Wednesday afternoon when a man was shot at approximately 2:10 p.m. near Piccadilly Loop—deputies detained the suspected shooter and took the injured man to a local hospital while heavy police presence secured the area with no ongoing threat. WAVY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Norfolk rose by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month—remaining nearly 30 cents lower than they were a year ago. Analysts say prices will likely climb in mid-to-late April as stations switch to summer-blend fuel. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Newport News now directs residents seeking backyard poultry permits to the Parks and Recreation Department — a change approved by the city council on Tuesday to improve efficiency by consolidating permit processing with animal welfare enforcement. Residents must still follow rules such as a $25 fee, keeping chickens within allowed limits, and maintaining required distances from buildings and community areas. 13News Now
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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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Mahler Symphony No. 9
7:30-9 p.m. — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sublime and lush sounds of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony under the direction of Eric Jacobsen.
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