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Hello Newport News! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Newport News’ push for tech clash with neighbors’ water worries?
  • How a bird strike damaged a training flight over Newport News
  • How Allen Iverson turned Heritage High into a holiday toy wonderland

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Day - Beer & Bites and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 58 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 58, low: 35.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 48 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newport News residents rally against proposed data center near Fort Eustis (13newsnow.com) — Newport News residents are organizing against a possible data center near Fort Eustis, with an online petition topping 2,000 signatures in under a week. City leaders say the Dozier Road sites are only potential options within a broader digital infrastructure plan, promising public input before any land-use decisions that could affect water use, neighborhoods, and the wider Peninsula.
   

2. Inflight collision with bird bends Cessna 172 (generalaviationnews.com) — A training flight at the Newport News airport turned serious when a large bird struck the leading edge of a Cessna 172’s left wing during climb-out, causing substantial damage but no injuries. The instructor safely landed, and investigators later confirmed the wing damage in this NTSB educational report for pilots.
   

3. Allen Iverson partners with nonprofit to give away thousands of toys to kids in Newport News (wtkr.com) — Thousands of Newport News families packed Heritage High School on Tuesday for Allen Iverson’s holiday toy drive, where kids picked out free gifts from truckloads of donated toys. The Hampton Roads basketball legend partnered with Trina’s Kids Foundation to bring the national “World’s Largest Toy Drive” to the city, creating a memorable Christmas experience for local children who might otherwise go without.
   

4. What Is a Grief Attack? (nytimes.com) — A psychology professor at Christopher Newport University in Newport News helps explain what researchers call “grief attacks” — sudden, intense waves of anguish that can feel like panic attacks layered with deep loss. The piece outlines common symptoms, when they may become concerning, and practical coping strategies that might help you or someone you love manage these episodes over time.
   

5. Man arrested for allegedly stealing over $2,000 in sports cards from Gloucester Walmart (wavy.com) — A man from Newport News has been arrested after deputies say he tried to steal more than $2,600 in sports cards and other items from a Walmart in Gloucester County. Deputies say they chased the suspect on foot before taking him into custody and charging him with grand larceny and obstructing justice. He is being held without bond.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this sweet boy roaming the neighborhood in the area of
    Racine Drive and Cove Road. After looking for his owner(s) for more than an hour, animal control will be stopping by to pick him up. (Nextdoor Beechmont)
  • I volunteered to help support a three year old girl for
    Christmas, but I can’t make it to Gloucester and the mom pretty much stopped responding . I’m in Lee hall area. I have about 6-8 small gifts. If… (Nextdoor Lee Hall)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member - Service Champion in Newport News. Apply here.
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Newport News. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newport News here.

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