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dailypress.com > 02/19/2026 > nnps-efficiency-bus

Newport News schools call on consultants to review operational efficiency

6+ hour, 11+ min ago  (270+ words) NEWPORT NEWS " Education leaders are calling for a third-party review of the school district's operations, citing a need to assess the district's enrollment trends, building capacity, staffing needs, transportation services and programming. The school system will employ a consulting company....

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dailypress.com > 02/18/2026 > norfolk-airport-opening-new-international-arrivals-building

Norfolk airport opening new international arrivals building

20+ hour, 46+ min ago  (423+ words) Passengers arriving from Cancun will likely be among the first to use a new international arrivals terminal at Norfolk International Airport when the facility opens this month. Airport, local and state leaders, and congress members'gathered Wednesday morning to ceremonially open…...

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dailypress.com > 02/18/2026 > portsmouth-affordable-housing-milton-blount

New Portsmouth affordable housing complex to be named after late pastor

1+ day, 35+ min ago  (410+ words) PORTSMOUTH " The city is welcoming about 50 units of affordable housing that will be named after the late community activist and pastor Rev. Milton Blount. The apartments will be called Blount Place in honor of Blount, a Portsmouth faith leader who…...

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dailypress.com > 02/13/2026 > portsmouth-shooting-5-charged

5 children charged with aggravated murder in Portsmouth killing, police say

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (154+ words) Portsmouth police announced Friday that five children, all ages 15 or 16, have been charged in the killing of another child in late December. None of the children have been named. All five have been charged with aggravated murder and six counts…...

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dailypress.com > 02/11/2026 > chesapeake-high-speed-internet-broadband

Chesapeake high-speed internet project will expand connectivity

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (220+ words) CHESAPEAKE " The city has completed its 18-mile portion of a regional broadband fiber optic ring connecting south Hampton Roads cities. And a broader city-owned network being constructed around Chesapeake is expected to expand high-speed internet options for residents next year....

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dailypress.com > 02/09/2026 > norfolk-could-pay-hm-1-5-million-to-end-macarthur-lease

Norfolk could pay H&M $1.5 million to end MacArthur lease

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (233+ words) Norfolk plans to pay clothing retailer H&M $1.5 million to terminate the store's MacArthur Center lease early, pending City Council approval. The cancellation, which City Council is set to vote on Tuesday, comes as the city plans to close the…...

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dailypress.com > 02/07/2026 > selden-market-grand-reopening

Selden Market celebrates grand reopening in Norfolk

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (191+ words) NORFOLK " Selden Market is celebrating its grand reopening. The community event, which kicked off Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony, continues from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday with live music and more ... NORFOLK " Selden Market is celebrating its grand reopening. The community…...

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dailypress.com > 02/07/2026 > portsmouth-courthouse-no-electronics-2

Portsmouth judges implement new policy: No electronics in the courthouse

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (526+ words) After years as the only city in Hampton Roads that allowed the public to bring electronics into its courthouse, Portsmouth implemented a policy last week banning them. The new policy prohibits the public from bringing in any portable electronic device,…...

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dailypress.com > 02/05/2026 > newport-news-shipbuilding-2025-revenue-up-9-as-parent-company-builds-on-momentum

Newport News Shipbuilding 2025 revenue up 9% as parent company builds on ‘momentum’

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (339+ words) Newport News Shipbuilding's parent company, Huntington Ingalls Industries, reported meaningful progress over the past year and is entering 2026 with strong momentum. Those projects at Newport News include finishing a multipurpose'carrier refueling and overhaul work center, making pier updates to support…...

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dailypress.com > 02/04/2026 > high-school-scoreboard-no-3-catholic-bests-no-8-norfolk-christian-in-private-school-girls-basketball

High school scoreboard: No. 3 Catholic bests No. 8 Norfolk Christian in private school girls basketball

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (26+ words) Cape Henry Collegiate won the 2026 TCIS boys indoor track and field championship, and Norfolk Academy won the 2026 TCIS girls indoor track and field championship....