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Newport News
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast announced its 2025-2026 board appointments—Lucinda Klevecz of Yorktown is named board chair and Dr. Leonard Brown from Norfolk State University is named vice chair. Hampton Roads Chamber
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on U.S. 17 faced delays as a malfunction closed every lane on the James River Bridge on Friday morning—authorities set up a detour to redirect traffic while crews addressed the issue. 13News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Public Schools has launched a free virtual after school STEM Academy for selected students in grades four to eight, where classes will run on school-issued Chromebooks from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Applications open on September 29 and families will be notified on October 6 — the program will run in three sessions from October 27 through April 2 and is funded by the Department of Defense Education Activity grant Mission STEM. Newport News Public Schools
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World Ballet Company: Cinderella
6-7:30 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella brought to life by the World Ballet Company in a captivating performance.
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Youth Volunteer Corps Pickleball Tournament
Oct 3-5 — Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort — Registration details available — Compete in pickleball and enhance your skills in a vibrant local tournament.
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Driver Improvement Course in Newport News, VA
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete a DMV-ordered driving course and receive your certificate on the same day.
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Food Service Provider Forum: Contractors Academy
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Main Street Library — Free entry — Discover how to navigate city contracting for food services and connect with essential local resources.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your driver improvement class and receive your certificate in one day.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 AM – 5 PM — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete the driving improvement class and receive your Certificate of Completion on the same day.
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Floyd Nation Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Pink Floyd with an impressive live tribute performance.
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Newport News Greek Festival
9:30 AM – 6 PM — Hellenic Community Center — Free entry — Experience a taste of Greece with delicious food, culture, and entertainment over three festive days.
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Edgar Allan Poe Dinner Theater
10 PM - 10 PM — Historic Boxwood Inn — Ticket prices vary — Experience the chilling tales of Poe accompanied by a themed four-course meal.
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World Arts Celebration 2025
10 AM – 3 PM — Christopher Newport University — Free entry — Celebrate global culture through art, performances, and family-friendly activities.
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