Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of September.
Good morning, Newport News.
🏘️ Community
The Hampton Roads Greenbook app is highlighting minority-owned restaurants in its monthlong Green September campaign, inviting residents to try local spots like Blackeyed Peas on Granby Street during September.
Patrons are encouraged to leave reviews to support mom+and+pop businesses amid rising food costs.
Newport News will build a 7,600 sqft seafood market near Jefferson Ave and 12th St featuring a kitchen + 3,000 sqft seating on a harbor boardwalk.
Construction begins later this year and is expected to finish late 2026 or early 2027 to boost the neighborhood.
💼 Business
LS Cable & System will build a $689M manufacturing complex in Greenbrier, Chesapeake to produce rare earth magnets for fighter jets and support a China-free supply chain.
The project will close by end-2026, create 430 jobs (with construction beginning soon and full operations expected by 2029 or 2030).
🎓 Education
Live2Lead Leadership Summit will offer local leaders, professionals and teams a chance to boost leadership skills using principles from John C.
Maxwell at a local venue; registration details are available via the event QR code.
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