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"Shop Small Saturday, Navy Sub Delivered, Dominion Scam Alert, Barry Wins, Holiday Relief & More!"
"Shop Small Saturday, Navy Sub Delivered, Dominion Scam Alert, Barry Wins, Holiday Relief & More!"
"Shop Small Biz Sat, Latest Sub Delivery, Beware of 'Dominion' Calls, Barry's Win, Toys for Tots Drop-Off, Leaf Pickup, Williamsburg Ginger Cookies! 😊"
EJ Harris
Nov 27, 2025
🌞Good morning, Newport News! Happy Thanksgiving. Wishing you a day filled with good food, good company and your heart finds a reason to feel thankful today.
In today’s Newport Newser:
💳Shop Small Business Saturday ⚓ New sub hits the water ⚠️ Scam calls popping up 🏈 Captains keep winning 🍪 Williamsburg-style ginger cookies
It’s all in today’s Newport Newser! |
Trivia Question❓What popular shopping and restaurant district features a fountain and holiday tree lighting every year? 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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💳Shop Small Business Saturday |
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If you are wondering where the good Small Business Saturday stops are, here are the places to go in Newport News.
The Twisted Rose Consignment Boutique
Patrick Henry Mall Holiday Vendor Show
Act II Consignment Boutique LLC
I plan to check out every one of these spots after I recover from today’s turkey plate. It feels like the right kind of post-meal workout, and it gives me a chance to see what our local vendors are offering. Small Business Saturday always brings out ideas and products you cannot find in the big stores. If you want your dollars to stay local and support the people who live and work right here in Newport News, these stops make it easy. |
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The Navy picked up the USS Massachusetts, an 8,000-ton Virginia-class sub built by Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding. It is number twenty-five in the line and packed with Block IV upgrades that keep it out at sea longer. The crew gets a reconfigurable torpedo room, a diver lockout trunk, and photonics masts instead of the old scopes. Sheryl Sandberg christened it last year. Commissioning hits in 2026. Big win for the yard. Read More... |
⚠️That “Dominion” Call Might Not Be Dominion |
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I’ve heard a few neighbors mention weird calls lately, so here’s a quick heads up. Dominion Energy wants us to stay sharp this season. Scammers love the holidays, and they get creative, so look for the red flags. No real rep demands gift cards, surprise payments, or threatens a cut-off. Hang up, check your account, and report anything sketchy. Stay safe out there.
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🏈Barry Brings Home the Big One |
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Congratulations to Connor Barry, who grabbed NJAC Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Captains through a perfect 10-0 season. He threw a school-record 34 touchdowns, only three picks and kept the offense rolling every week. The conference also gave Coaching Staff of the Year to Paul Crowley and his crew, which feels right after a season like that. Big moment for CNU, big grin for Newport News.
Your undefeated Captains are staying home for round two of the NCAA football championships. TowneBank Stadium gets loud on Saturday, November 29, at noon, and this one should be a good one. Tickets and details at cnusports.com.
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The Newport News Retired Teachers Association meets four times a year. That’s the agenda. What really happens? Scholarships get funded. Names get remembered. Stories get passed around like mints. These are folks who spent decades teaching here and somehow still haven’t left. No headlines. No speeches. Just quiet loyalty to a city and its kids. That’s the whole thing.
NNRTA is hosting a December Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 11:15 AM at Al Fresco in Newport News. Come eat, laugh, and pretend not to judge anyone’s sweater.
📍11710 Jefferson Ave.
📧 RSVP by Nov. 30 to mwcary@verizon.net
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Family in town and the house already feels full? Newport News has a few easy places to send them so you can breathe for a bit. |
🎉 Friday, Nov 28
🎶Record Store Day Black Friday at Vinny’s Vinyl
📅 Fri, Nov 28 | All day 📍 Vinny’s Vinyl, 1045 J. Clyde Morris Blvd 🎟️ Free entry Why go: Exclusive RSD Black Friday releases, limited pressings, and fresh drops you won’t see again. They’re taking requests now, so jump in early if you want your favorites on the shelves. Giveaways and specials coming soon. 🕺 WOAH 90’s Black Friday Party
📅 Fri, Nov 28 | 6–10 PM 📍 Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd 🎟️ Free entry Why go: Throwback jams, flannels, neon fits, and a whole lot of “wait… I remember this song.” Perfect post-shopping cooldown with a cold pint. 🎡 Saturday, Nov 29
🚌 African American Cultural Experiences Trolley Tour
📅 Sat, Nov 29 | 10 AM 📍 The Mariners’ Museum and Park, 100 Museum Dr 🎟️ $12 per person Why go: A guided ride through stories, landmarks, and community history you won’t catch in a textbook. One of the best ways to see the city with context and heart. 🎄 Port Warwick Holiday Tree Lighting
📅 Sat, Nov 29 | 5–8 PM 📍 Port Warwick, Styron Square 🎟️ Free Why go: Live music, twinkly lights, kids dancing around the square, and that perfect small-town holiday feel. The moment the tree flips on? Always hits. 🌞 Sunday, Dec 7
🎅 Storytime with Santa
📅 Sun, Dec 7 | 10–11 AM 📍 The Mariners’ Museum and Park, 100 Museum Dr 🎟️ Free with admission Why go: Santa reads, kids light up, and you get a sweet holiday moment that feels calm instead of chaotic. ✨ Holiday Feature
🎄 Celebration in Lights
📅 Nightly | Now through Jan 1 📍 Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Ave 🎟️ $12 per car Why go: Two miles of glowing displays, light tunnels, and classic Peninsula holiday magic. Grab the family, roll slow, heater on. Perfect holiday escape. |
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🎁Bring Joy: Toys for Tots Drop-Off Now Open |
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. |
🍂 Leaf Pickup Starts Dec. 1 See Your Area |
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.
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🍪Williamsburg-style ginger cookies |
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These aren’t your average ginger snaps. Williamsburg-style ginger cookies are soft, rich with molasses, and packed with warm spice that tastes like December. They’ve got that perfect crackled top and just enough chew to keep you coming back. Bake a batch, share a few, hide the rest. No judgment.
Get the Full Recipe for Williamsburg Old-Fashioned Ginger Cookies |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: City Center at Oyster Point |
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