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Saturday, August 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • Newport News reported a 13% drop in crime over the past year with 36 fewer gun violence incidents from January 1 to August 14 — officials credit community safety programs like the CARES team, which pairs paramedics with mental health professionals for nonviolent calls and will begin escorting children to school on August 25 while investigations continue into last September’s two teen murders.  WTKR

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Pawpaw Festival

    10 AM – 4 PM — Historic Endview — Free entry — Celebrate Virginia’s largest native fruit with tastings and festivities at Historic Endview.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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