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Newport News
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TCI and Verkada will host a Lunch and Learn—Golf Experience at X-Golf Chesapeake on Thursday, October 23rd from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for organizations with over 50 employees, and the event will include a complimentary lunch, a security demo, and an hour on the golf simulators. Hampton Roads Chamber
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Public Schools announced a new rule that will start November 5 requiring high school students to keep cellphones off from the first bell until dismissal, even during lunch and breaks. The stricter rule aims to cut distractions and support safer learning — a move following Gov. Youngkin’s call for cellphone-free classrooms statewide. WTKR
- ➤ NNPS eighth grade and high school musicians performed at the fourth annual Band Expo on October 7 at Todd Stadium, where they played the National Anthem and football game halftime shows. The free event was recorded for TV (to air on NNPS-TV) and featured learning sessions (rehearsals led by high school students) that encouraged musical growth. Newport News Public Schools
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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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