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Newport News
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Public Schools is reducing bus stops ahead of the school year—which begins on Aug. 25—to shorten wait times and cover routes amid bus driver shortages. Some students will have to walk farther to catch a bus while families express concerns about safety. WTKR
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Hannah J Live Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Cove Tavern — Check for ticket info — Experience the music of singer/songwriter Hannah J, a rising star from Williamsburg, VA.
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3rd Annual MADE in Newport News
5-8 p.m. — City Center at Oyster Point — Free entry — Celebrate local culture and community at this lively block party event.
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Pawpaw Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Historic Endview — Free entry — Celebrate Virginia’s largest native fruit with tastings and festivities at Historic Endview.
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Corey Pavlosky Live at Berret's Seafood
3:30-9:30 p.m. — Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Newport News' own Corey Pavlosky in a scenic seafood venue.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Improve your driving skills and receive your completion certificate on the same day.
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Gospel Concert with Luther Barnes
8-11 p.m. — New Beech Grove Baptist Church — Free entry — Experience soulful gospel music with the talented Luther Barnes live.
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