What's up Newport News! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: National Dog Day Happy Hour and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hampton Roads school divisions continue to seek bus drivers (wtkr.com) — Newport News Public Schools are short about 70 bus drivers heading into the new year, the largest shortage among nearby divisions and a lingering effect of COVID-era staffing losses. Families may see longer rides and consolidated stops as the district recruits year-round and adjusts routes to keep buses running on time across the city and region.
2. Business Notes: Virginia Living Museum, HRSD partner; nonprofits awarded $1.2M (pilotonline.com) — Newport News residents can now sign up for Virginia's free VA Deed Alert program to monitor land records and spot potential property fraud quickly. Local families also benefit as Newport News second graders receive free YMCA water safety lessons, while regional nonprofits, schools and museums secure new grants, partnerships and investments that support education, health and connectivity across Hampton Roads.
3. Amtrak to shut down section of DC-area track for 9-day upgrade project in October (fox5dc.com) — Train riders from Newport News to Washington, D.C., face major changes this October as Amtrak shuts a key D.C.-area track segment from Oct. 16–26 for upgrades. Limited rail service and special express buses, including direct buses from Newport News to D.C., will keep travelers moving while crews replace aging switches and improve reliability.
4. Man suffers injuries after T-bone crash with Tesla (valawyersweekly.com) — A local worker driving in Newport News was seriously injured in a T-bone collision with a Tesla in July 2024, leading to extensive medical treatment and long-term disability. The man ultimately secured a $270,000 settlement covering policy limits and medical payments after alleging numerous concussion-related and cognitive complications that kept him from returning to work.
5. Back to school: Hampton Roads students and teachers begin a new school year (dailypress.com) — Students at Newport News' Greenwood Elementary started the new school year with greetings from Mayor Phillip Jones, Superintendent Michele Mitchell and staff focused on encouragement and family-style support. Alongside similar first-day scenes across Hampton Roads, Newport News educators emphasized appreciation for teachers and building strong relationships as thousands of local children return to classrooms.
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