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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ADP Corporate 5K presented by Bon Secours will take place on June 18 at 6:45 p.m.—the event gives coworkers a team building race followed by a happy hour overlooking the water. Registration is $50 per team member and includes a finisher medal, t-shirt, and more. Hampton Roads Chamber
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are serving warrants to an armed individual barricaded in a home in the 7700 block on Roanoke Avenue—off Mercury Boulevard, while officers with the Tactical Operations Unit respond to reports of roadblocks between 77th and 79th streets and multiple SWAT vehicles seen at the scene. 13News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Denbigh High School Aviation Academy partnered with NASA to build and inspect lockers that are now used on the International Space Station. They checked every part carefully and signed the lockers—each step helping them learn skills that match real-world space work. Newport News Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, flags are at half-staff in Virginia to honor 32 students and professors killed in the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting, per Governor Glenn Youngkin's order to lower flags at sunrise until sunset. A ceremonial candle will be lit at midnight and a wreath-laying ceremony plus a moment of silence are scheduled at 9:43 a.m.—Virginia Tech will read the victims' names as the candle remains lit for 24 hours. 13News Now
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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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