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See full forecastToday’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3
The USS Enterprise leaves Newport News on its final voyage
Plus, a profile of Barry DuVal and a free Friday night of strolling musicians in Williamsburg.
The Daily Newport News team4 sources3 min read
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Big E
The former USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departed Newport News Shipbuilding on Monday and is headed to Mobile, Ala., where it will be dismantled. It was the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. WAVY.com
The Big E served from 1961 and now heads to Mobile to be dismantled
- 1961The Enterprise is commissioned into the U.S. Navy.
- Dec. 2012The Navy inactivates the Enterprise.
- 2017The Navy completes defueling of the ship's reactor plants.
- Nov. 2The Enterprise departs Newport News Shipbuilding for Mobile, Ala.
Source: WAVY.com
DuVal
Virginia Business profiles Barry DuVal, who went from a seat on the Newport News City Council in 1988 to the helm of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. He has spent nearly four decades strengthening Virginia's economy. Virginia Business
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Tuesday, Nov. 3
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m."Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation" Special Exhibition
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.The Great American Birthday Quilt Exhibition
- 5-9 p.m.VHSL Region 5B Girl's Semi-finals
- 7 p.m.Haunted Williamsburg
- 7:30 p.m.Palace Concert
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Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17th-century Virginia, turns into a glowing after-dark walk when the Winter Lantern Festival returns Friday, Nov. 6, with brand new displays. After 6 years, it has drawn over a million attendees. Pretty bright for the 1600s.
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The USS Enterprise leaves Newport News on its final voyage
Plus, a profile of Barry DuVal and a free Friday night of strolling musicians in Williamsburg.
The TLDR
- The former USS Enterprise left Newport News Shipbuilding for Mobile, Ala., on Monday
- Barry DuVal's path from Newport News City Council to the Virginia Chamber
- Lighting of the Cressets is free Fri., Nov. 6, in Williamsburg
Around Newport News
From Henrico Citizen, Richmond BizSense and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
Henrico Citizen2 hours ago
VDOT, Virginia State Police urge drivers to move over during Crash Responder Safety Week, on Henrico CitizenThe Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State Police are urging motorists to slow down and move over for roadside responders during Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 2-6. The agencies said traffic incidents place law-enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical workers, tow operators, public works crews and transportation workers
Richmond BizSense10 hours ago
Richmond couple’s new ‘glamping’ campground near Farmville to open next month, on Richmond BizSenseCamp Yellow Cardinal, a 25-acre “glamorous camping” site near Farmville, will feature geodesic domes, a bath house and hot tubs, for a more luxurious experience than the typical tents and sleeping bags.
WAVY.com17 hours ago
Columbia Gas of Virginia donating carbon monoxide alarms, on WAVY.comThe alarms are going to 15 fire and emergency departments across the commonwealth, including Newport News and Portsmouth fire departments.
WTKR18 hours ago
Father Christmas Honors Dads on Coast Live, on WTKRSince 2015, Father Christmas has recognized more than 260 fathers and has given more than 90,000 directly to dads.
WTKR19 hours ago
Holiday Home Upgrades on Coast Live, on WTKRAs the holidays approach, homeowners may want to update their home in anticipation of house visits. Both Bath Source and Exterior Source are two companies under one roof.
WTKR19 hours ago
Data Centers Debate on Coast Live, on WTKRFrom AI and streaming to banking and telehealth, data centers increasingly power services people use every day.