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Newport News
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Run for the Fallen will begin on May 1 in Hampton Roads and will cover 236 miles over four days to honor service members who lost their lives in the War on Terror. Four teams of four runners will carry full-size flags and pause every mile for a short ceremony at a Hero Marker. 13News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chartway Credit Union won the 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for Innovation on April 23 in Virginia Beach—its fourth consecutive win based on employee feedback that praised its people-first work culture. The credit union, which serves over 260,000 members, also received other regional awards that underscore its ongoing commitment to innovation. Hampton Roads Chamber
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn said a special grand jury indicted former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker on eight counts of child neglect from a Jan. 6 incident in which first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner was shot and injured by her 6-year-old student—her pre-trial hearing was delayed because Zwerner had surgery. 13News Now
- ➤ The trial for the shooting death of Quandrell Williams ended Tuesday when Lakavious Charity was convicted of voluntary manslaughter—Newport News also reached a confidential settlement with Williams’ family after the Oct.15 incident on Garden Drive. WAVY
- ➤ Hampton police arrested Ajani Wiggins, 32, for involuntary manslaughter—he also faces charges for driving with a suspended license and other traffic offenses—after a three-vehicle crash on April 8 that killed 73-year-old Lucille McPherson at the intersection of West Mercury Boulevard and Martha Lee Drive. 13News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents without military IDs will need a REAL ID by May 7 to board domestic flights or access federal buildings—active duty, retired military and their dependents can keep using their military IDs. Applicants must visit the DMV with proof of identity, legal presence and residency to get a REAL ID. 13News Now
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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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Tidewater Chapter HOW Kayak Fishing Event
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Beaverdam Park — Free for veterans and first responders — Experience a day of kayak fishing with family-friendly activities and lunch included.
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2025 Small Business Symposium
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Explore financing options and network with local entrepreneurs and supply chain professionals.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your Driving Improvement Class and get certified the same day.
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~ Thomas Edison
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