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Newport News
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kyla Leggette, a senior at Menchville High School, was sworn in as the student representative to the Newport News School Board for the 2025-26 school year on August 19—she said she will work to make every student's voice heard. Leggette has been recognized for her strong leadership in school and community programs. Newport News Public Schools
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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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PB&J: When Instruments Roamed the Earth!
3-9 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Tickets on sale — Experience a hilarious journey into classical music for a new generation of listeners.
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