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📰 Newport News Updates: Shipyard Layoffs, 🐔 Chick-fil-A Opening & 🍂 Leaf Pickup Info
📰 Newport News Updates: Shipyard Layoffs, 🐔 Chick-fil-A Opening & 🍂 Leaf Pickup Info
📰 Newport News Updates: Shipyard Layoffs, 🐔 Chick-fil-A Opening & 🍂 Leaf Pickup Info
Get the latest on HII job cuts, new Denbigh Chick-fil-A, CNU football, and George Washington’s eggnog recipe.
EJ Harris
Nov 13, 2025
🌞Good morning, Newport News! We officially have 41 days left until Christmas. Just a friendly heads up before the holiday chaos begins.
In today’s Newport Newser:
🏗️Shipyard layoffs update 🍂 Leaf-litter tip 🐮 Chick-fil-A opens in Denbigh 🏆 Captains: football title, soccer to NCAAs 🎩 George Washington’s eggnog
It’s all in today’s Newport Newser! |
Trivia Question❓Which Pulitzer Prize-winning author from Newport News wrote The Confessions of Nat Turner and Sophie’s Choice? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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❄️ Don’t Let Your HVAC Give You the Cold Shoulder
Your HVAC’s been grinding all summer, and now it’s begging for a bit of love. A quick tune-up now beats a chilly surprise later. Dran’s Heating & Air keeps Hampton Roads homes cozy, quiet, and running smoothly through fall and winter.
📞 Call 757-975-8355 or visit dranshvac.com to schedule your seasonal check today. |
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About 167 shipbuilders at Newport News Shipbuilding were laid off after months on furlough. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) says the move follows a review of staffing and workload needs.
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Save your time and your back this fall. Leaving fallen leaves in place protects roots, feeds the soil, and gives butterflies, fireflies, and ladybugs a cozy home for winter. So skip the raking this weekend. Your yard will thank you. Just keep sidewalks clear for safety. Read More... |
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If you drove down Jefferson Avenue last week, you might’ve noticed something new. Chick-fil-A officially opened its latest Newport News restaurant at 12839 Jefferson Avenue, bringing 140 new jobs and a $25,000 donation to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Read More... |
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🏈 Captains Clinch NJAC Title in Thriller |
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CNU stayed perfect Saturday night, outlasting Salisbury 45–42 at TowneBank Stadium to grab the NJAC title. Connor Barry scored four times, Gunner White sealed it with a 28-yard run, and the defense forced four fumbles. The Captains are 9–0 and playoff-bound, chasing their first undefeated season.
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⚽Captains Clinch NCAA Berth with Jones’ Last-Minute Winner |
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Christopher Newport University (CNU) soccer faithfuls roar as senior striker Caleb Jones nets the decider in a 1-0 thriller. Conference crown captured, tournament ticket punched. Anchors aweigh!
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Shhh… this comic shop is kind of a secret. Amazing Fantasy Comics in Newport News is all about comics. No card games. No chaos. Just good stories and even better people. It almost closed, but the new owners stepped in. Quiet, local, and worth a visit.
📍13901 B Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA |
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⛅Thursday 61° 51° Partly sunny
☀️Friday 62° 42° Mostly sunny
⛅Saturday 56° 44° Partly sunny
⛅Sunday 62° 51° Partly sunny
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Nov 14-16: Tangy Bites, Cozy Crafts & Community Cheers |
🎉 Friday, Nov 14
🧘♀️ Candle-Making & Body Butter Workshop
📅 Fri, Nov | 6 PM 📍 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Ave 🎟️ $35 Why go: Create scented candles and butters for a relaxing DIY spa night. 🎨 Winter Cardinal Turkey Drive Paint Night
📅 Sat, Nov | 6:30 PM 📍 Wine & Design, 11844 Jefferson Ave #103 🎟️ $35+ Why go: Paint a festive cardinal and donate a turkey — art with heart. 🎡 Saturday, Nov 15
👩👧 One City Fall Family Fest
📅 Sat, Nov | 10 AM–2 PM 📍 Brittingham-Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Dr 🎟️ Free Why go: Bounce houses, crafts, and free books for a fun family day out. 🍕 Deep Dish Cooking Class
📅 Sat, Nov | 12-2 PM 📍 UNO Pizzeria, 5007 Victory Blvd, Tabb 🎟️ $28.52 Why go: Master Chicago-style pizza and share a few laughs in the kitchen. 🍴 3rd Annual Picklefest
📅 Sat, Nov | 1–6 PM 📍 Tradition Brewing, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd 🎟️ Free Why go: Pickle trucks, live music, and tangy bites for a girls’ day out. 🎵 Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
📅 Sat, Nov | 6:30 PM 📍 Valley of Newport News Scottish Rite, 65 Saunders Rd 🎟️ $25+ Why go: Classical strings under candlelight — romantic night out. ❤️ Love-In-Action Meal Assist
📅 Sat, Nov | 8 AM 📍 First Baptist Church Denbigh, 3628 Campbell Rd 🎟️ Free Why go: Pack Thanksgiving meals for neighbors and start the day with gratitude. 🌞 Sunday, Nov 16
🐶 Puppy Yoga @ Tradition Brewing
📅 Sun, Nov | 11 AM–Noon 📍 Tradition Brewing, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd 🎟️ $20+ (benefits rescue) Why go: Gentle yoga with adoptable pups — stretch, smile, and support a good cause. |
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🎁 Toys for Tots Drive Help brighten a child’s holiday! Drop off new, unwrapped toys through November 30 at the Mariners’ Museum Lobby, open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Every toy brings a smile — every smile counts. |
🍂 Loose Leaf Collection Starts Dec. 1 Leaf season is here. Newport News crews begin pickup Dec. 1 with Area 2, then Area 3 on Dec. 22, and Area 1 on Jan. 20. Have leaves curbside by 7 a.m. on your week. Final collection starts Feb. 9. More details and area map |
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🎩Toast Like a Founding Father with George Washington’s Eggnog |
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Ever wonder what George sipped during the holidays? Spoiler alert, it wasn’t hot cocoa. His legendary eggnog recipe calls for cream, eggs, sugar, and enough booze to make the reindeer blush. Mix it, chill it overnight, and raise a glass to history. Cheers to a colonial Thanksgiving, NN! 🎩🥂
Get the Full Recipe for George Washington's Eggnog |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: William Styron |
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