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Newport News, Virginia is located in Newport News County. Zip codes in Newport News, VA include 23628, 23603, and 23605. The median home price in Newport News is $159,900 which is roughly $109/per square foot. More Newport News information.

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14 hrs ago | Hampton Roads Daily Press

Newport News School Board to discuss Point Option move, capital improvements

Newport News Public Schools officials are considering moving the Point Option Program from the Denbigh Professional Park to the Oyster Point Technology Center.

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18 hrs ago | Hampton Roads Daily Press

Man robbed in Newport News while meeting a woman from Craigslist

A 29-year-old Hampton man was robbed Friday night while meeting a woman he met on Craigslist , police said.

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18 hrs ago | Hampton Roads Daily Press

Newport News police charge man with possession of counterfeit DVDs

A 27-year-old Newport News man was arrested and charged Sunday after police say he was in possession of counterfeit DVDs.

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19 hrs ago | WRIC-TV Richmond

Seafood processor to expand in Newport News

A Canadian seafood processing company will spend about $6.6 million to upgrade a facility it owns in Newport News.

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Yesterday | Patch.com

Amtrak to Replace Quarter Century-Old Locomotives Along DC-Boston Route

Amtrak plans to replace a total of 70 locomotives on its Northeast Regional line, which transports passengers between Newport News, VA, and Boston, MA, according to the DCist website .

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Sun May 19, 2013

WRIC-TV Richmond

9-Yr. Newport News Police Veteran Arrested For Indecent Exposure

A Master Police Officer with the Newport News Police Department has been arrested and charged, after he reportedly exposed himself on the front porch of a residence last month.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Newport News Police Officer Christopher Roush indicted by grand jury

Roush is facing one count of felony indecent liberties with a child under the age of 15, five counts of misdemeanor obscene sexual display, and seven counts of misdemeanor indecent exposure, according to Newport News Police spokesman Harold Eley.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Daily Press joins criticism of subpoenas for AP telephone records

The Daily Press Media Group has joined a chorus of news organizations nationwide criticizing the Justice Department for a massive seizure of The Associated Press ' telephone records.

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WVEC-TV Norfolk

Newport News police officer arrested second time for exposing himself

Christopher Roush allegedly exposed himself on his front porch back in April. Saturday, police now say a child under 15 year old saw the officer naked on his porch.

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WVEC-TV Norfolk

Parents heartbroken after experimental autism drug study canceled

Lori Armer was playing basketball with her 15-year-old son Friday in their Newport News backyard.

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Patch.com

Amtrak to Replace Quarter Century-Old Locomotives Along DC-Boston Route

Amtrak plans to replace a total of 70 locomotives on its Northeast Regional line, which transports passengers between Newport News, VA, and Boston, MA, according to the dcist website .

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Miami Herald

At Williamsburg, history does not repeat itself

The closest airport is the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, just 17 miles away.

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WVEC-TV Norfolk

Hazmat crews contain chlorine spill at apartment complex

Seven people who may have been exposed to hazardous vapors were assessed by medics.

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Thu May 16, 2013

WRIC-TV Richmond

Clifton Richardson transferring from Virginia

London says Richardson asked for permission to pursue opportunities elsewhere and he wishes him well.

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PETA

Calls On Local Vets and Businesses to Help Determine Drowned Dog's Identity

Hampton Roads, Va. -- Because the necropsy report of the black-and-white female pit bull whose remains were found floating in the James River on Sunday in Newport News, Va.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Free Thursday concerts at Fort Monroe, Mariners' Museum begin in June | Sound Check

A popular summer concert series has seemingly escaped looming federal budget cuts.

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Patch.com

Toby Keith's Still Under Construction, No Projected Opening Date

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill in Woodbridge hasn't yet announced its opening date.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Master gardener training: May 31 is deadline to register for fall classes on the Peninsula

May 31 is the deadline to register for Peninsula-based master gardener training that begins in September and typically ends with graduation in November.

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Tue May 14, 2013

GlobeNewswire

Newport News Shipbuilding Receives Environmental Awards

Huntington Ingalls Industries is pleased to announce that the company's Newport News Shipbuilding division has been recognized for exemplary environmental compliance and commitment to environmental excellence by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District .

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The Virginian-Pilot

BBQ or seafood? Don't choose

On Friday, tool on over to the Peninsula Fine Arts Center for the 4th Annual BBQ & Art Auction , featuring 'que from Smoke of Newport News, along with the museum exhibition designer Fred Rich's personal recipe for spiked sweet tea.

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