With dozens of headlines every week, it’s easy to miss some here and there. Get in on the conversation. Here are this week’s most-read stories.
Katherine Johnson
NASA said pioneering black mathematician Katherine Johnson has died. She worked on NASA’s early space missions and was portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures,” about black female aerospace workers. READ MORE.
Police explorers
Cpl. Zachariah Frederick has been working at the Hampton Police Division for more than 20 years but his service with the department started when he was a teenager. READ MORE.
Teens are getting first-hand experience in this program on what it takes to be a cop
Maintenance fees
The Aviation Academy is moving to Denbigh High School after the Peninsula Airport Commission decided not to renew a building lease with Newport News Public Schools. READ MORE.
Marathon closures
Hundreds of joggers, runners and walkers will flood city streets on Sunday for the Newport News One City Marathon. WYDaily compiled a list of road closures from the city, including blocked intersections for the marathon so you can plan ahead or sleep in on Sunday. READ MORE.
The Newport News marathon is Sunday. Here’s a list of road closures
Brain injury
The Denbigh House in Newport News recently received a grant to help transport brain injury survivors on the Peninsula. READ MORE.