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Newport News
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting November 5, Newport News Public Schools will ban cell phone use from the start to the end of school day, including lunch and transition times, to follow state law and reduce distractions. High school students will not use their phones during lunch while exceptions apply for emergencies — repeated violations will result in warnings or disciplinary action under the student code of conduct. Newport News Public Schools
- ➤ High school students are encouraged to register for a barcode and attend the 40th Annual Regional College Fair, which will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center (Exhibit Hall C) on October 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Newport News Public Schools
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC now advises Newport News residents to talk with a doctor before getting a COVID-19 vaccine instead of following a blanket recommendation, after a new panel of vaccine advisers was appointed by US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Local health experts say that people 65 and older remain at high risk — and the new policy may create delays for those who need the shot. WTKR
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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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Newport News Halloween Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Brickhouse Tavern — Discount available — Celebrate Halloween with drinks, prizes, and a lively pub atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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