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"School-Based Clinics Expand, Budget Raises, Early Voting Begins in Newport News! Weekend Events and More 🏥🏫📆🗳️😊"
"School-Based Clinics Expand, Budget Raises, Early Voting Begins in Newport News! Weekend Events and More 🏥🏫📆🗳️😊"
Exciting updates in Newport News! School telehealth clinics expand, budget proposal details, weekend events, early voting info, and more! Thanks for staying informed with The Newport Newser. Get the scoop here! 🌟 #NewportNews #StayInformed
EJ Harris
Mar 5, 2026
Good morning, Newport News! Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday. We lose an hour of sleep, but gain an hour of sunshine.
🏥 Sentara Telehealth Expands 🏫 3% Raises Proposed for NN Schools 🌟 Spotlight: Second Breath LLC 🗳️ Early Voting Starts Friday
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Trivia Question❓What large Newport News park is one of the biggest municipal parks in the United States? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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⏰ Don't forget: While you're changing your clocks, it's the perfect time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors! |
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Meet SherriAnn Harris, Army Veteran and founder of Craft 2 You LLC. What started as a creative space for children with different abilities has grown into a welcoming community for all ages.
Through sewing and hands-on crafts, participants build confidence, strengthen skills, and connect with others in a supportive environment. SherriAnn blends her mental health background, military discipline, and love of crafting as a proud “Therapeutic Craft Professional.”
Now offering sewing classes and Cricut workshops for youth and adults.
Learn more at Downing-Gross.org |
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Sentara Health has expanded its school telehealth program to elementary schools in Newport News and Portsmouth. The initiative places a nurse on-site who can connect students with remote doctors for immediate care, aiming to reduce absences and improve access. This is part of a broader two-year plan to bring these services to over 25 schools in Virginia. Read More... |
🏫 School Budget Proposal Includes 3% Raises, Higher Insurance Costs |
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Newport News Public Schools has introduced a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes a 3% pay raise for employees, along with increases to health insurance premiums.
School leaders say the plan aims to support academic programs while managing rising operational costs and will require additional funding from the city.
Key points:
• Employee health insurance premiums would increase $1.50 to $18.45 per month, depending on the plan.
• The proposal includes new positions for security, custodians, and specialists.
• The budget was developed before final state funding numbers are confirmed.
📅 Public hearing: March 10 🗳 School Board vote: March 17
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In the Thimble Shoals area of Newport News, Rosa Butcher, founder of Second Breath LLC, is helping people gain the skills and confidence to save lives.
Rosa began her career as a CNA in 2002 and has spent more than two decades working in helping professions. Along the way, she earned an Associate’s degree (2016), a Bachelor’s degree (2018), and a Master’s degree (2020). Today, she serves the community as a 988 crisis responder, substitute teacher, and Mental Health First Aid instructor.
Her mission is personal.
After losing family members to cardiac arrest, Rosa says she wants participants to leave with more than just a certification card. She wants them to have the confidence to step in and act when someone needs help.
Second Breath LLC offers training and services, including:
• CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Red Cross • Mental health and suicide prevention training, including ACES, safeTALK, and Lock & Talk • Babysitting certification training for youth and young caregivers • Notary Public services for convenient document support
Second Breath also offers mobile training, bringing certification classes directly to local businesses, healthcare providers, and community groups across the Peninsula.
📍733 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 170 |
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Your Newport News Forecast |
⛅Thursday 75°/58° Partly Cloudy
⛅Friday 64°/48° Mostly Cloudy
☀️Saturday 73°/62° AM Clouds
☔Sunday 71°/55° Shower
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📆 Newport News Weekend Events |
Friday, March 6
⚓ Who Won the Battle of Hampton Roads? The Mariners' Museum | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM A legacy program analyzing the tactical results of history’s first clash between ironclads.
🐕 Paint n Paws 10605 Jefferson Ave | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM A creative, all-ages painting session where you can create art while socializing with adoptable dogs.
Saturday, March 7
🏃 Annual 10K Run/Ruck Anderson Field House (Fort Eustis) | 8:00 AM Run the flat 10K course or join the ruck division through historic Fort Eustis.
⚔️ Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration The Mariners' Museum | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM STEM activities, ROV piloting, and the public debut of high-res sonar scans of the USS Monitor.
🗣️ Men's & Women's Summit Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM A community dialogue featuring spoken word and breakout sessions. Free childcare provided.
✨ National Reading Month Celebration Paperbacks Ink | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Family fun with storytime, face painting, and crafts for young readers.
👗 757 Fashion Show & Pop Up Shop 10531 Jefferson Ave | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM An 18+ showcase of local fashion trends at Green Oaks, featuring a curated vendor market.
❤️ Ladies in Red Concert & Award Show Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center | 7:00 PM Honoring local women making a difference with powerful R&B and Gospel performances.
🎸 Runaway Gin (Phish Tribute) Chef's Market Food Hall | 7:00 PM High-energy, improvisational jam session by the premier Phish tribute band.
🎻 Joshua Bell & St Martin in the Fields Ferguson Center for the Arts | 7:30 PM World-renowned violinist leads the legendary chamber orchestra in a masterful performance.
Sunday, March 8
📚 Book Fair at Tradition Tradition Brewing Company | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Browse local sellers, participate in a community book swap, and enjoy local food.
Monday, March 9
✂️ Intro to Cricut Workshop Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Beginner demonstration on design setup and vinyl application. No supplies needed.
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Looking for a great date night in Newport News? This week’s pick is Cork & Crust on Warwick Boulevard. The spot is known for its brick-oven pizzas, fresh pastas, and elevated Italian dishes, along with a solid wine selection and cozy atmosphere.
📍 12715 Warwick Blvd C 💡 Pro tip: Split a pizza before ordering pasta. |
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🗳️ Early Voting Starts Friday in Newport News |
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Want to beat the Election Day rush? Early voting for the April 21 Special Election begins Friday, March 6 at City Hall (2400 Washington Ave., 6th Floor).
Residents can vote early in person or drop off absentee ballots at three locations across the city.
City Hall – 2400 Washington Ave. (6th Floor) 📅 March 6 – April 18 🕘 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
City Center – Fountain Plaza II, 700 Town Center Dr. 📅 Starting March 10 🕘 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Denbigh Community Center – 15198 Warwick Blvd. 📅 Starting April 6 🕘 Mondays & Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
All three locations will also be open Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Key Dates:
• April 10 – Last day to request an absentee ballot • April 14 – Last day to register to vote • April 18 – Final day of early voting • April 21 – Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Newport News Park |
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