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The Nov. 3 ballot measure could raise Newport News sales tax to 7% to fix aging schools. A town hall on the plan is set for Oct. 6.
Oct 02, 2026
Newport News Voters Face 1% Sales Tax Vote Over $233M in School Repairs
Newport News Schools Weigh Redistricting As Enrollment Slides, Parents Push Back
Sep 30, 2026
Newport News Shipyard Lands $5.1B Deal to Rebuild Carrier Truman After Combat Tour
Parents at Heritage High School raised safety and diversity concerns as NNPS maps out new attendance zones for all 40 schools.
The carrier survived 1.1 million pounds of Houthi strikes and a near-catastrophic collision before heading to drydock.
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