THURSDAY.JANUARY 11.2018

Community Workshops Announced to
Review Draft Land Use Study

After approximately 13 months of research and public input, a draft of the Fort Eustis Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is available for review. City of Newport News, James City County, and York County are together hosting community workshops to share the draft plan with the public. The study has been a collaborative effort conducted by city, county, federal officials, residents, and Fort Eustis itself to identify compatible land uses and growth management guidelines near the installation. The process encourages the local community and installation to act as a team in order to prevent or limit any encroachment issues caused by future mission expansion or local growth.

The free workshops are:

Tuesday, January 16, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Abram Frink Community Center
8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg

Wednesday, January 17, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Denbigh Community Center
15198 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News

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Smithfield Foods Adds Additional $10,000 To Help Locate
Keir & Chloe Johnson

Total Reward Up To $35,000

Smithfield Foods has donated an additional $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the recovery of Keir Johnson and her daughter Chloe. Keir Johnson was employed by Smithfield Foods at the time of her disappearance.

In September, The Newport News Police Foundation generously announced that they would donate a $25,000 reward for reliable and new information that led to the recovery of Keir Johnson and her daughter Chloe. At the time, President Joe Frank said, “We feel this is a very important cause and directly aligns with our mission. It is our sincere hope that these funds will help in the investigation and bring answers to Keir and Chloe’s family.” Read more...

Newport News Restaurant Week Celebrates Its 5th Year

Event to be held for two weeks, from Jan. 20 through Feb. 3

Newport News Restaurant Week is back for its fifth year! In celebration of the 5th Annual Newport News Restaurant Week, five pricing options have been established: diners have their choice of a two-course lunch for $10 or $15, while dinner options include a three-course meal for $20, $30, or $40 (prices do not include tax or gratuity).

Though the event is called Newport News Restaurant Week, it is actually a two-week affair. The 2018 event runs from Jan. 20 through Feb. 3. Whether you decide to return to an old favorite or try something new, Newport News Restaurant Week offers something for every budget and taste bud! Read more...