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Newport News
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco is moving from its location in Jefferson Plaza to a larger facility less than two miles away at the Ferguson Enterprises office space on Jefferson Avenue and Bland Boulevard. The new store will offer more parking and gas pumps and is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027 while the current location remains open. WTKR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Police are searching for 26-year-old Shalana Faison, who was last seen April 12 at 2 a.m. near Port Warwick — described as 5-foot-7 and weighing 130 pounds with black hair in loose curls and wearing black leggings, a black hoodie, a blue jacket and smiley face slippers — as she is considered endangered due to a medical condition; callers with information are urged to call 911 or 757-247-2500. 13News Now
- ➤ Newport News police arrested Dimair Jones (26) on Wednesday in connection with a triple homicide at a home on Stallings Court where Alvin Eugene Holiday, Monroe McGilvary Jr. and Derek Rico Jones Sr. were shot to death during an investigation that began on August 3rd, 2023. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan visited Hampton Roads shipyards on his 22nd day in office and said that shipbuilding contracts are under review because labor shortages delay warship construction. He said he will work to fix the workforce shortage within his first 100 days so the Navy can meet its planned fleet size—current plans show 287 ships instead of the expected 313. 13News Now
- ➤ The newly sworn-in Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, visited Hampton Roads yesterday as he toured Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Newport News Shipbuilding, and the Pre-Commissioning Unit John F Kennedy to assess shipbuilding and maintenance progress. He said boosting worker training and adding shipyards — while studying foreign practices — will help improve readiness, and he aims to introduce a plan within his first 100 days. WAVY
- ➤ Virginia lawmakers asked the Department of Homeland Security to reverse the cancelation of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities program because its cancelation puts key projects at risk, including a Portsmouth dam upgrade and improvements at a Richmond water plant. Local officials said many communities now face uncertainty after $133 million in funds were canceled while Virginia Beach said its funds have been moved to state emergency management. WAVY
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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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Relay For Life Peninsula VA
5-9 p.m. — Port Warwick — Donations encouraged — Celebrate and honor cancer survivors and those lost through this community-focused event by raising funds for cancer research.
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