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Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.

HEALTH NEWS

  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is celebrating National Nurses Week while addressing a national shortage of nurses that worsened during the pandemic. Hospital leaders say they will support frontline staff with measures such as learning needs assessments — a key strategy — to meet ongoing challenges.  13News Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • Gabby Douglas, a native of Newport News, will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame in July—she won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and helped her team secure world titles. Her achievements made her the first Black woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics.  13News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/9/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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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.

    Sun, 5/18/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/21/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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  • Newport News Greek Festival

    9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Hellenic Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate Greek culture with traditional music, food, and dance performances over three fun-filled days.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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  • The Peninsula Amateur Golf Tournament

    Tournament duration: 36 holes — Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort — Registration details available for members — Compete in this exciting amateur golf event.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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