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Newport News, Virginia is located in Newport News County. Zip codes in Newport News, VA include 23628, 23603, and 23605. More Newport News information.

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1 hr ago | Hampton Roads Daily Press

Newport News police charge 15 in prostitution sting

The following men, from left, have been charged with soliciting prostitution: Timothy D. Bershers, Jesse Maurice Deshazo, David T. Ferguson, Reginald Hans, Carl Anthony Jones, Harry John Mageras, Torrey Darnell Mitchell, Robert Monds, Brett James Rumor-Powell, Wayne Anthony Scott, Carter Curtiss Smith, Elwood Alexander Stokely Jr., Andrew Charles ... (more)

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2 hrs ago | Business Journal

Local boy makes good as scientist

Matt Poelker , a Belleville native and a 1978 Althoff Catholic High grad, was named a 2011 Ernest O. Lawrence award winner for his work at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, Va.

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6 hrs ago | WVEC-TV Norfolk

Newport News man accused of sending inappropriate photos to child in Louisiana

A Newport News man allegedly sent inappropriate photographs and messages over the Internet to a child in Louisiana.

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12 hrs ago | CBS Local

Ex-Virginia Tech QB Arrested In Nationwide Prositution Sting

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Former Virginia Tech quarterback Maurice DeShazo is among hundreds of men arrested in a nationwide sting on prostitution and other sex crime charges.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Fredericksburg.com

Harrowing rescue has happy ending

It was a Friday afternoon, and Air Force reservist Denise Fields had just finished a week of training at Langley Air Force Base in Newport News.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Driver suspended after child is left sleeping on Newport News school bus

After dropping off students at Watkins the driver went to the midtown bus lot where she exited the bus.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

The Temptations bring golden soul to Newport News

In the '60s and early '70s, The Temptations defined the sound of American soul. The group's long list of hits includes "The Way You Do The Things You Do," "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" and "My Girl," beloved songs woven into the lives of millions of fans.

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WAVY-TV

15 men arrested in prostitution bust

Among the men arrested were former Virginia Tech quarterback Jesse M. Deshazo , also known as Maurice Deshazo .

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Kaine disagrees with administration's contraceptive rule, Allen fights hypocrisy charge

Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine said Tuesday that he disagreed with a recent White House decisionthat would require health insurance plans to offer contraceptives to women for free, including those plans provided by Catholic employers or charities.

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WVEC-TV Norfolk

Hundreds of teachers in Va. threatened, attacked last year

Last school year, students attacked or threatened more than 700 teachers in Hampton Roads' schools, according to the Va.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Hoss's Deli revs up live music menu with Session Rockers, Jackass Flats

Hoss's Deli in Newport News has been serving cold beer and quality bar food for years.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Hampton property values take tumble

The assessed value of almost 45,000 properties in Hampton will be decreased in the upcoming fiscal year, cutting the value by 3.2 percent.

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Hanover Herald-Progress

Neighborhood Network 2/9/12

A Oh, it's almost Valentines Day, Ashland- let's show the love! I would like to see mailboxes full of red hearts and pink candies.Happy belated birthday to some winter babies! Monica Klisz, Allan Funk, Jen Chambers all blew out some candles recently.

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Beckers ASC Review

5 Great Studies to Perform in an Ambulatory Surgery Center

The following article is written by Regina Robinson, RN, MBA, CMPE, CASC, director of Peninsula Surgery Center in Newport News, Va.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Hampton housing authority may buy more land in Buckroe

On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the City Council will look at separate proposals to rezone 4.26 acres of privately-owned property along Bayshore Lane.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Reference to 1983 killing leads to mistrial in 2003 murder case

A Newport News Circuit Court judge declared a mistrial in a murder case on Tuesday after a key witness blurted out from the witness stand that the defendant had been "involved in another killing." Arthur Lee Sanford, 59, of Newport News, is charged with murdering his live-in fiancee, 41-year-old Towanna M. Brinkley, in December 2003.

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Announcements routes to progress

The sea is intrinsically linked to Hampton Roads . In addition to it being the name of our regional identity, Hampton Roads physically is the confluence of the James, Nansemond, and Elizabeth Rivers as the waters mingle with the Chesapeake Bay and, ultimately, spill into the Atlantic Ocean .

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Baltimore News

Police Search for Man Inside of City School

City police are searching for a suspect who they believe ran inside of a northeast Baltimore school after bailing out of a car during a traffic stop.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

Hampton Roads Daily Press

A feast at Fin

Where to Go : Fin Address : 3150 William Styron Square, Port Warwick, Newport News 599-5800; www.finseafood.com Hours : Lunch 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday-Friday; Dinner 4:30-9:00 p.m., Sunday-Thursday, 4:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday We've overloaded on summer food-on-the-run, snacking and smacking our lips at every funnel cake, ... (more)

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Hampton Roads Daily Press

Newport News man is accused of obscene exposure in front of motel maid

Corey Eugene Brown of the Super 8 Motel, 6105 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News has been charged with obscene sexual display NEWPORT NEWS A motel guest is accused of indecent exposure after police say he made a naked appearance in front of a housekeeper.

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