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1. Newport News wants to beef up aviation workforce training (pilotonline.com) — Newport News leaders are seeking $3 million in state support to expand aviation workforce training at Newport News-Williamsburg Airport while also advancing new local housing relief tools. City Council approved a legislative agenda that includes a new income-based homeowner aid program, potential renter assistance, and a review of funding for the local Alcohol Safety Action Program serving the Peninsula.
2. Newport News holds hiring event to fill Waterworks, Public Works vacancies (wtkr.com) — Newport News residents can explore dozens of job openings with Waterworks and Public Works at a joint hiring event this Saturday on Oyster Point Road. With about 20% of Waterworks positions vacant and a 90-day leak repair backlog, city officials hope new hires will speed up service and reduce delays across Newport News and neighboring localities.
3. $180M ship repair and maritime manufacturing investment to bring 400 jobs to Newport News (dailypress.com) — Newport News is set to gain 414 new maritime jobs as S23 Holdings invests $180 million to expand its River Port ship repair and manufacturing complex near the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel. The project will add a new shiplift, more production space, and strengthened workforce training partnerships, reinforcing the city's role as a regional maritime hub.
4. Army identifies 19th US service member to die amid Iran war (militarytimes.com) — Newport News appears in the life story of Capt. Bianca Wilkerson, who once served as an executive officer with a transportation company based in the city before moving into active-duty roles. The article details her non-combat death while supporting operations in the Middle East, her Army career, decorations, and the way colleagues remember her leadership and character.
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