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04/17/2018

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USS John Warner is first Virginia-class sub to unleash missiles in combat

Tuesday, Apr 17

The USS John Warner is the first Virginia-class submarine to fire missiles in combat, the Navy has confirmed. It participated in last weekend's attack on Syria.

Newport News named a finalist for major HUD grant

Newport News was named a finalist Monday for a major federal redevelopment grant that would help the city rehabilitate one of its most blighted areas in the Southeast Community.

WNBA legend Tina Thompson hired to be U.Va.'s new women's hoops coach

Tina Thompson is one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, she’s being inducted into the Hall of Fame and she’s cut her teeth in coaching with a traditional power in women's college basketball. Yet, the U.Va. job will surely be her most daunting professional challenge.

Newport News mayoral candidates discuss school funding at CNU debate

Newport News mayoral candidates addressed Monday the issue of teacher raises and lack of trust between the city and the school system as both bodies continue to debate funding.

Candidates spar at Buckroe Civic Association candidates forum

At a Hampton City candidates’s forum Monday night, the questions ran the gamut, everything from crime and public safety to infrastructure, education and housing.

Former Daily Press intern wins Pulitzer Prize

Ryan Kelly of Charlottesville's The Daily Progress won a Pulitzer Prize in breaking news photography for an image of a car driving into a crowd protesting against white nationalists. Kelly has since left The Daily Progress and previously worked for the Daily Press as a photography intern.