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Friday, October 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Families in Newport News can let children 12 and under trick-or-treat until 8 p.m., and other Hampton Roads localities set similar age and time limits. The report offers safety tips—such as using reflective tape, planning routes in well-lit neighborhoods, and crossing only at corners—to help reduce risks on Halloween.  13News Now
  • Retired Navy captain Bill Crow died on October 24. He led the Ship Repair Association for 13 years—he also served as commanding officer at Joint Expeditionary Base-Little Creek and plans to honor his legacy will be shared soon.  13News Now

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Eighth grader Agnes Dutle from Booker T. Washington Middle School is in her third year of studying marine science in a magnet program that lets her care for sea creatures, study aquatic plants, and kayak on local ponds—she plans to continue her studies in the International Baccalaureate program at Warwick High School.  Newport News Public Schools

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Driver Improvement Course

    9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order — Complete your Driving Improvement Class and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.

    Sat, 11/1/25

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  • Get The Led Out - Tribute Band

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the legendary sounds of Led Zeppelin brought to life by an epic tribute band.

    Fri, 11/7/25

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  • The Beach Boys Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the unforgettable sound of The Beach Boys as they celebrate over 50 years of music.

    Sat, 11/8/25

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  • Christopher Newport University Mapathon

    3-6 p.m. — Christopher Newport University — Free pizza and drinks — Help create virtual maps for areas in need of updated geographical information.

    Wed, 11/19/25

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  • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the magic of the holidays with the 32nd Anniversary tour of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas.

    Tue, 11/25/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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