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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia State Police are investigating a tractor—trailer crash on I-64 East near Oyster Point Road, reported at 3:34 a.m., where one lane has reopened and no injuries were reported. 13News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia DMV warns residents about scam texts saying you owe money on unpaid fines—scammers urge quick payment and include links even though the DMV never sends such texts. WTKR
- ➤ A tractor trailer driver fell asleep and crashed his truck on I-64 eastbound near Oyster Point Road at 3:34 a.m.—he was arrested on charges of reckless driving and failure to maintain proper control, and lanes remain open though delays may occur. WTKR
- ➤ A 30 year old man named David Anderson was arrested Monday, June 2 on a first degree murder charge after the body of 28 year old Imani Parrish was found on the 600 block of Antrim Drive on April 30—police said blunt force trauma to her head caused her death. WAVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The school system will require clear backpacks for all students for the 2025-2026 school year—families must supply backpacks that are fully transparent and meet strict design rules. Community partners will help families who need donated backpacks. Newport News Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ As summer break nears, law enforcement officials in Hampton Roads remind parents to supervise unattended minors while safe activities are arranged. Local curfew laws (Newport News curfew begins at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday) can lead to fines (up to $2,500 per incident) and misdemeanor charges for unsupervised children. 13News Now
- ➤ A new law will take effect July 1 that requires hospitals to set up a reporting system for workplace violence—this law comes after several incidents where healthcare workers faced aggression while on duty. The measure follows steps already taken by Sentara Health and aims to protect staff and hold aggressors accountable. WAVY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Home inventory has risen this summer, giving buyers in the area more power to negotiate while sellers lower costs and offer incentives as fewer inspections are waived. Experts say rising interest rates near 7% and shifting prices mean both buyers and sellers must prepare for continued changes—affordability remains a challenge. WTKR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Maury Commodores beat Woodside 5-0 in the girls soccer 5B region semifinals and advanced to face Menchville for the title on Friday at Powhatan Field + Menchville defeated Nansemond River 5-1 to secure a state playoff berth + both teams now head to the state tournament. WAVY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 a driving improvement class and receive your certificate the same day.
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