Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
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🌲 Environment
Leaders released a revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement for public input until September 1 — the plan sets new targets to improve water quality and restore wildlife habitats and will be reviewed by the Management Board in October.
The agreement aims to guide restoration efforts and community engagement as officials address pollution and habitat loss.
Dominion Energy crews are working around the clock as Hurricane Erin nears our area and expect most power outages on Thursday.
Crews are reinforcing power poles and stockpiling equipment in Kitty Hawk — preparations to address flooding, fallen trees and wind gusts in coastal regions.
🏛️ Government
A poll from Roanoke College shows that Abigail Spanberger’s lead in the governor’s race has shrunk to 7 points over Winsome Earle-Sears — with Spanberger at 46% and Earle-Sears at 39% — down from a 17-point margin seen in May.
The poll also finds that races for lieutenant governor and attorney general are very close, and Election Day is November 4.
🏥 Health
VDH's Hampton and Peninsula Health District is offering four free CPR and AED training classes throughout August in response to a rise in summer drownings—each class lasts about one hour with hands-on practice.
The training comes after reports that 10 children drowned in Virginia pools as of July 21.
🎉 Newport News Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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