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Nathan and Zach here, the guys behind The Early Burg, a local newsletter that reaches 25,000 households in the Williamsburg area. After spending the past 2.5 years building The Early Burg, we kept hearing from people in Newport News asking us to bring the same thing to their area. So, here we are! Welcome to The Shipyard Scoop. Weโre glad youโre here!
Happy Halloween! Try not to eat too much candy. ๐ There are plenty of Halloween and fall festivals happening this week, but we know not everyone is looking for something spooky. So we rounded up some other events to check out, too!
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News๐๏ธ, Trivia ๐ค, Real Estate๐ , Local Events ๐ฅณ, Live Music ๐ค
Local News
Check out the most important new from this past week!
Top Stories This Week( Only the good stuff ):
New Chipotle arriving in Yorktown - Chipotle officially opened its new Yorktown location on George Washington Memorial Highway on October 26 with customers lining up before the doors opened. More info
Hampton Roads Considers School Funding Tax - Six Hampton Roads localities, including Newport News and York County, will vote on a proposed 1% sales tax increase to fund school construction and major renovations. Supporters say it would help address aging school buildings, while opponents worry about higher costs for residents. More info
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Local Trivia
Which famous NBA star is from Hampton (Bethel High School)
Click the response you think is correct. We hope you get it right! ๐
Real Estate
Take a look at some of the newest and most popular listings this week!
3 Bed 2 Bath 1,440 - $378,000
- Corner lot!
- Spacious 24ร26 detached garage
5 Bed 3 Bath 2,464 Sqft - $580,000
- 1.58 Acres
- Open house this weekend
Are you a realtor? The Early Burg is seeking an exclusive partnership where you alone would be featured weekly in this section as the preferred Newport News/Hampton/Yorktown go-to realtor. Going out to 1,000โs of households. Similar to how David is our go-to in The Early Burg. Interested? Fill out this form and weโll get back you ASAP.
Local Events
Multiple Days
๐ป Busch Gardens Halloween Spooktacular | Busch Gardens | Sat & Sun
Friday 10/30
๐ โ26 Fall Trunk or Treat Fest | Harvest Church 5889 Jefferson Avenue | 5:30 - 8:30pm | More info
๐๏ธ Night of the Living Museum | Virginia Living Museum | 5:30 - 8:30pm | More info
๐ Fall at the Fort | Fort Monroe Community Center | 5-7pm | More info
๐ Comedy Game Night : Halloween Eve Edition | Craft 60 Taphouse | 9pm
๐ Fright Night Nets | Achievable Dream Tennis Center 1300 Ivy Avenue | 6-11pm | More info
Saturday 10/31
๐๏ธ Yorktown Market Days | Riverwalk Landing | 8am-12pm
๐ 2026 Festival of Books | Main Street Library (110 Main Street) | 11am - 2pm | More info
๐งก Fall Fest | Victory Life Church | 11am - 2pm | Good for entire family
๐ธ Flying High Again: The Ultimate Ozzy Osbourne Tribute | Vanguard Brewpub | 8-11pm | More info
๐ชฉ Monsters Ball 2026 | Holiday Inn Newport News | 8pm | More info
Sunday 11/1 - Daylight Savings!
๐งถ Coffee, Crochet, Knit, & Create | Cure Coffeehouse | 2-4pm
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Athletic Event of the Week, Sponsored By:
Saturday 10/31
โฝย Menโs Soccer vs UNCW
Martin Family Stadium | 6pm
Tribe-or-treat with the menโs soccer team pregame. At halftime, weโll have aย costume contest out on the pitch. You wonโt want to miss this final regular season home match! Advance single game tickets are $12 and they are $14 at the gate!
Get Tickets!
Live Music
Show your support for local artists & businesses!
Location | Artist | Time
Friday 10/30
YROC Bar & Grill | Michael Bergamo | 8-10pm
Chef Life Brewery | Ray Meeks | 8-11pm
Saturday 10/31
Stuft | Slick Trick Band | 8pm
Vanguard | Flying High Again: The Ultimate Ozzy Osbourne Tribute | 8-11pm
Chef Life Brewery | Slingshot on Mars | 8-11pm
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