The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Newport News city was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

The Poquoson Police Department will hold a free Bike Rodeo for children ages 7 and up on June 27 at Poquoson Primary School. Space is limited; each participant receives safety gear and snacks.

Downtown Hampton welcomes back the Blackbeard Pirate Festival this weekend with family-friendly activities including pirate reenactments and fireworks. Visitors can also tour a historic schooner while enjoying free museum admission during festival hours.

The Abram Frink Jr. Community Center will be closed from June 15 to June 22 for annual gym floor maintenance. Pass holders can use the James City County Recreation Center during this period. The center will reopen on June 23.

James City County Parks & Recreation will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a free community event on July 18 featuring games, music and themed fitness classes. The department has grown significantly since its founding in 1981.

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of E85 gas in Newport News city came in at $4.19 during the week ending May 30.

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Poquoson city was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

The James City County Police Department will hold a free Firearm Safety Class on June 27. The session covers safe handling practices and Virginia laws related to concealed carry permits. Registration is required due to limited space.

A Toano man was arrested after police responded to reports of an armed domestic incident involving threats with a firearm. Authorities recovered weapons and narcotics during their investigation. The suspect faces several felony charges and is being held without bond.

The main branch of Hampton Public Library will reopen on July 6 after nearly a year of repairs for mold remediation and facility upgrades. New features include updated décor honoring NASA’s legacy in Hampton along with expanded spaces for both…

The City Council will hold its only June meetings this Wednesday at City Hall. Key topics include adaptive reuse options for the old Wythe Fire Station and changes related to amusement center permitting.

The week’s cheapest premium gas price in Poquoson city stood at $5.47 per gallon in the week ending May 30.

For the week ending May 30, the lowest reported price of premium gas in Portsmouth city stood at $5.09 per gallon.

For the week ending May 30, the lowest reported price of midgrade gas in Hampton city stood at $4.49 per gallon.

The week’s cheapest midgrade gas price in Poquoson city stood at $5.02 per gallon in the week ending May 30.

Drivers in Newport News city reported a weekly low of $4.14 per gallon for regular gas in the week ending May 30.

The week’s cheapest diesel gas price in Portsmouth city stood at $5.25 per gallon in the week ending May 30.

The week’s cheapest midgrade gas price in Newport News city stood at $4.69 per gallon in the week ending May 30.

In Portsmouth city, the week’s lowest regular gas price was $4.27 per gallon as of the week ending May 30.

Harry Wason has owned The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since Jan. 1, 2012, and the facility received an overall CMS rating of 4 in the first quarter of 2026.