Good morning, Newport News.

Mary Cotton and neighbor Darlene Collins in Green Run faced two months of disrupted mail service when a jammed mailbox door forced one to drive six miles for mail and caused the other to incur late fees—leaving them anxious and inconvenienced.

Stew Peters, a far-right figure known for his antisemitic views, is banned from the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel—he was set to speak at the USS Liberty Veterans Association reunion next month.

The LVA confirmed that none of the speakers mentioned in a recent flyer will take part in the event.

Best Buy will open at midnight on June 5 for pre-order pickup of the Nintendo Switch 2, which has better visuals and new controller options.

Hampton Roads stores will hold a limited number of consoles for walk-in customers—pre-orders began on April 24—and fans are urged to act fast amid high demand.

The Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News recovered 126 stolen vehicle exports during fiscal year 2024 at a total value of more than $6.4 million—down from 180 recoveries in 2023—ranking second nationally among CBP ports and sending most vehicles to West African nations.

Families living near the downtown coal terminal have long worried that coal dust is harming their health—studies showed that asthma rates near the terminal were more than double the city average—and said the pollution affected their homes.

City leaders continue to search for solutions while Mayor Phillip Jones remains committed to community action and plans to install more coal dust sensors—efforts aimed at tracking pollution and protecting residents—and he said the city did not receive a $20 million federal grant.

Dr. Annie Williams from the Norfolk Health Department said the summer season will bring more social events—raising the risk that many in Hampton Roads may spread STIs without knowing—and urged residents to use free testing every 90 days at the department.

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.

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.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Genesis Training Center — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with this comprehensive UML training class.

Driver Improvement Course

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order — Complete your driving improvement course and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.

Pollinator Play Day at Green Drinks

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Bird Girl Bottle Shop — Free entry — Celebrate pollinators through hands-on activities led by local artist Okailey Okai.

Object-Oriented Programming in C# Rev. 6.1 Training

N/A — June 23-27 — Genesis Training Center, Newport News, VA — $2090 — Enhance your skills with hands-on C# programming courses led by experts.

Free Pickleball Open Play

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Huntington Park Tennis Center — Free entry — Enjoy casual pickleball games while meeting fellow sports enthusiasts.