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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Newport News Delegate Shelly Simonds is proposing a statewide repeal of mandatory parking rules for new developments to help create more affordable housing. If reelected, she will sponsor a bill that lets the market decide the needed parking—mirroring a change Newport News made nearly a year ago.  WTKR

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 10/3/25

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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.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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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.

    Thu, 10/9/25

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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.

    Sat, 10/11/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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