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Middle School Courtyard Makeover Plan
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The viewers have spoken and now it’s time for the plan! The Hampton Roads Show got an email from Deep Creek Middle School (DCMS) history teacher Dory Suttmiller about the condition of the two courtyards at DCMS. All last week, viewers helped pick a final plan for the courtyard. Micah Miller at Easton Outdoors joined HRS with the final plan and it will be constructed in the month of July with a reveal in August following the Summer Olympics.
‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Summer is sizzling in Newport News. Every Thursday throughout the season, they’re hosting a summer concert series featuring fun for the whole family. Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones joined HRS with the details on the ‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series. The...
Navy Looking to Add Housing for 8,000 Sailors in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK — The Hampton Roads area could soon see new Navy housing that would provide beds for about 8,000 sailors, area officials announced Monday. A bipartisan group of state and local elected officials participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Navy personnel on federal, state and local investments in the Hampton Roads region. The goal was to bring all levels of government together to ensure a unified approach, including timelines, on revitalizing downtown Newport News around the shipyard.
Opening of Newport News Amtrak transit hub delayed until fall
Travelers eager to catch a ride at the new transportation center in Newport News will have to wait a few more months, as the city now estimates the center will open in the fall. The transit center, on Bland Boulevard between Warwick Boulevard and Interstate 64, will be a hub for trains, buses, taxis and airport shuttles. It’s about a mile from the Newport News/Williamsburg Airport and replaces ...
Newport News Now 7-2-2024
This Fourth of July, leave fireworks to the professionals. The Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that possessing and selling illegal fireworks is a criminal offense. Offenders could spend up to a year in jail or pay a fine. In general, any firework that explodes, moves on the...
Newport News Council to consider whether to nearly double its salaries
Newport News City Council on Tuesday will consider whether to nearly double its annual salaries. The vote will take place at 7 p.m. during a meeting at the Gaines Theatre located on the campus of Christopher Newport University. Legislation passed by the General Assembly this year increased the maximum allowable salaries for mayors and members of city councils. The legislation creates new ...
Newport News County Women: Could Prunes Be Your Secret to Stronger Bones? Doctors Explain
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights of the findings and provide Virginia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You. A new study from Penn State University suggests that prunes may play a significant role in supporting...
Join us for a week of 'Military Support Spotlight' surprises on 13News Now Daybreak, honoring local nonprofits that help service members
NORFOLK, Va. — "Military Support Spotlight" is exactly as it sounds: a spotlight on those who support our military members and their families. 13News Now is partnering with Mid-Atlantic STIHL, Thompson Creek Windows, and First Team Auto to give back to the thousands of people in our region who choose to serve and protect our freedoms by joining the military.
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