Daily
Newport News
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during his address in Quantico on Tuesday that he will end DEI programs by changing fitness tests and rules, and Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones, a former Marine, said his words risk breaking the unity of soldiers—vital for mission readiness. WTKR
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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