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Coffee in hand, Newport News? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Newport News is marking 25 years since 9/11 this month
  • Building a deck in Newport News? Here's what coastal buyers overlook.
  • Could a massive power merger raise Newport News electric bills?

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest at Tradition Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy, a t-storm; not as hot, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia War Museum marks 25 years since 9/11 with photograph exhibit in Newport News (wtkr.com) — A new 9/11 photography exhibit at the Virginia War Museum in Newport News will run from Sept. 11 through the end of October, included with regular admission. Curators hope it will help residents remember those lost, reflect on how the world changed, and share their own memories, which may become part of the museum's archives.
   

• Composite vs. Wood Decking: A Regional Buyer's Guide for Coastal Climates (theclintoncourier.net) — If you own a home in Newport News or elsewhere in Hampton Roads, this guide explains how salt air, humidity, and storms should shape your choice between wood and composite decking. It compares costs, maintenance, and lifespan, and stresses using coastal-rated fasteners, proper ventilation, and contractors familiar with local building codes to keep your deck safe and long-lasting.
   

• Energy costs a concern for residents as Dominion-NextEra merger considered (dailypress.com) — Newport News single mother Amanda Doughty fears a proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra merger could raise power bills so much that medically vulnerable customers lose life-sustaining electricity. At a Norfolk listening session, Hampton Roads residents pressed state leaders about affordability, job protections, climate impacts, and who will really benefit, as feedback heads to regulators and legislators weighing the deal.
   

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