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Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 1 dead, 1 hurt in early-morning shooting in Newport News (13newsnow.com) — Newport News residents should know police are investigating a deadly early-morning shooting on the 1000 block of 30th Street that left one man dead and a woman injured. Officers responded just before 2 a.m., believe the incident is domestic-related, and are asking anyone with information to call 911, the non-emergency line, or submit anonymous tips through Crime Line or P3.
2. Waiting on the Class of 2036 (realcleardefense.com subscription) — Newport News Shipbuilding's fast-track training for welders and other trades anchors a broader look at how long it really takes to develop skilled shipyard workers. The author questions middle-school-focused workforce pipelines and urges the Navy and yards to publish concrete metrics on training efficiency, which could ultimately affect hiring and advancement opportunities in Newport News.
3. GAO: Navy submarine maintenance delays cost $4.2 billion (workboat.com) — A new GAO report finds Navy attack submarine maintenance delays and idle time cost an estimated $4.2 billion over the past decade, straining capacity at public yards and private partners like Newport News Shipbuilding. With more Los Angeles-class boats retiring and Virginia-class construction running late, the study urges the Navy to explore new decommissioning and maintenance approaches that could affect workload in Newport News.
4. Candidate Profile: Robert C. 'Bobby' Scott (3rd District, Virginia House of Representatives) (wavy.com) — Voters in and around Newport News can learn more about incumbent Democrat Bobby Scott, who grew up in the city's Southeast Community and returned home to practice law and expand legal aid. The profile outlines his long legislative record on education, wages, criminal justice reform, veterans' benefits, and civil liberties, while noting his continued ties to local organizations and the Newport News NAACP.
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