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  • How a Yorktown finance leader is shaping Hampton Roads’ future

Also on today's calendar: Christmastide in Virginia at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 36.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inside Business 2025 Women in Business: Carolyn Pittman (dailypress.com) — A longtime financial executive who moved to Yorktown in 2011 is being recognized for her leadership on corporate and nonprofit boards that affect Hampton Roads, including the Virginia Symphony and Girl Scouts. She shares how teamwork, curiosity, and mentoring have shaped her career and why she wants Hampton Roads’ cities to work more closely together. Local readers may recognize her from area schools and arts organizations.
   

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  • Newport News mayor calls drug busts at three vape shops a 'big win' for the city (13newsnow.com)
  • Newport News Announces Partnership to Launch Music Festival (hamptonroadsmessenger.com)
  • Newport News community comes together for free coats, toys, and food for neighbors in need (wtkr.com)

Williamsburg

  • Boil Water Advisory issued after water main break in Williamsburg; road closures remain (13newsnow.com)
  • BlitzMyBiz: A Local Marketing Effort Helping Small Businesses Score Big (wydaily.com)

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