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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 98-year-old Morgan Evans took a special tour of News 3 studio today and recalled working as an engineer starting in 1952 with memories of heavy cameras, meeting Ed Sullivan, and a near jail incident over a missed bail payment. He explained how his work family helped bail him out—showing a cherished bond from the station’s early days. WTKR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials say that proposed federal budget cuts & planned agency layoffs may slow Chesapeake Bay cleanup and hinder Virginia’s progress toward its 2025 climate goals. Jay Ford from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation warned that less funding puts cleaner water, better flood control, and steady economic benefits at risk. 13News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Polls closed at 7 p.m. in Virginia’s 2025 Primary Election and results are coming in across the state—key races include governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and various local offices. In Newport News, voters saw their commonwealth’s attorney challenged for the first time in over 30 years and will choose a new city treasurer as the state moves toward the November general election. 13News Now
- ➤ A U.S. Navy spokesperson said the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group from Norfolk is set to deploy to the U.S. European Command area—covering Europe, Southwestern Asia, Russia and the Mediterranean Sea—while several U.S. ships maintain operations in the Middle East to support security efforts. 13News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Swimming advisories are in effect at Anderson Park, King-Lincoln, Huntington, and Hilton beaches in Newport News and Buckroe Beach South in Hampton after tests showed bacteria levels exceeding state standards (which may increase the risk of gastrointestinal illness), and officials warn people to avoid swimming until further notice. 13News Now
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 — Complete your driving improvement training and get certified on the same day.
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Chef's Market Beach Bash
5-8 p.m. — Chef's Market Food Hall & Butcher Shop — All-you-can-eat — Enjoy live music, DJs, and vendors for a vibrant summer beach party atmosphere.
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