Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
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🎓 Education
Two Newport News Public Schools students won awards at the VSBA Tidewater Region Student Art Contest on April 23.
Kingston Brown-El from Deer Park Elementary won first place and advanced to the state contest while Troy Dam of Woodside High took third place.
🏛️ Government
Newport News is set to launch a Drones as First Responders program this spring to help police + fire quickly assess emergencies with real-time video.
The city will use strict privacy rules, and every drone flight will be logged and reviewed.
🎉 Newport News Events
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National Train Day Exhibit
10 AM – 3 PM — Lee Hall Depot — Free entry — Celebrate transportation history with family-friendly activities at the annual Train Day celebration.
Puffs
8 p.m. — Peninsula Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a whimsical take on the Harry Potter fandom with this enchanting live performance.
Noodle - The Thinkers Convention
12-4 p.m. — Victory Landing Park — Ticketed entry — Dive into innovation and culture with top speakers and performances at this exciting convention.
🏠 Newport News Real Estate
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