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Newport News
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Yorktown on July 7, police arrested 35-year-old Robert Benjamin Brown after a traffic stop on Big Bethel Road and Hampton Highway when a police K9 detected drugs—officers seized cocaine, heroin, and a firearm and charged him with several offenses—he is now held at Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail. WAVY
- ➤ Yorktown police arrested 28-year-old Andrew James Jones II on July 4 after he pointed an AK-47—looking rifle at four people in a car on George Washington Memorial Highway near York High School, and deputies later seized the weapon from his home. WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Netflix will release a three-part documentary titled 'Amy Bradley Is Missing' on July 16 to explore the case of Amy Lynn Bradley, a local woman who vanished 27 years ago on a Royal Caribbean cruise — the series examines the investigation and theories surrounding her disappearance. The film will feature interviews with her family and archival FBI reports — offering new insights into a mystery that has long puzzled investigators. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Temporary ramp closures on I-64 eastbound at exit 267 in Hampton began Friday night and will continue until 5 a.m. Monday as VDOT crews install storm pipes for a road improvement project—detour signs guide drivers on alternate routes. WAVY
- ➤ On Saturday, a bus tour organized by the AFL—CIO visited Newport News to protest proposed cuts to agencies like the National Labor Relations Board, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Veterans Affairs while stressing the need to protect workers' wages, benefits, and job security. Local shipyard worker Chris Puckett and veteran Robert Love voiced their concerns that these cuts could harm worker security and veteran benefits. WTKR
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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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Sleigh Hunger Food Drive
9 AM – 3 PM — Habitat ReStore — Free entry — Help gather 10,000 pounds of food for families in need during this Christmas in July event.
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Comedy Show at The Fort Eustis Club
8-10 p.m. — The Fort Eustis Club — $20 at the door — Enjoy an evening of laughter with an all-star lineup of comedians hosted by Team Fred.
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Newport News Pokémon League Playtime
12-4 p.m. — Atomic Comics Emporium II — Free entry — Connect with fellow Pokémon fans to play, trade, and win awesome prizes.
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Laughter and Dining at Chef's Market
7:30 p.m. — Chef's Market Food Hall & Butcher Shop — $40 — Enjoy a delightful evening filled with laughter across multiple courses paired with an adult beverage.
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Cristina Vane in Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — Tech Center Research Park — Free entry — Experience the rich musical journey of Cristina Vane, blending her diverse cultural background into a captivating performance.
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Cultivating Our Panamanian Roots - Panamanian Folkloric Encounter 2025
5 PM – 1 AM — Newport News Marriott at City Center — Details to be confirmed — Celebrate the vibrant culture of Panama with traditional attire contests and performances.
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Mermaid Festival
11 AM – 2 PM — Anderson's Newport News — Free entry — Dive into a fin-tastic day of fun with mermaid-themed activities and local delights.
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Gospel Musical Extravaganza For The Soul
6:30-11:00 p.m. — Hub 757 — Ticketed event — Celebrate faith and community with uplifting performances and support for a new church sanctuary.
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Ladies Day at Chef's Market
12:00–10:30 p.m. — Chef's Market Food Hall & Butcher Shop — Free entry — Celebrate women in music and support local women-owned vendors with fun activities and entertainment.
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