Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
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🎓 Education
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 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.
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.
🏠 Newport News Real Estate
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💼 Newport News Job Board
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📣 Newport News Announcements
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