Columbus Day 2020: Hampton Roads closings, schedule changes

by WAVY Web Staff /

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Columbus Day is a national, public holiday observed on the second Monday of every October.

Here’s a list of city and county governments that are closed or have changed schedules for Columbus Day Monday, Oct. 12:

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NN man accused of stabbing neighbors, trying to set apartment complex on fire will stay in mental health facility

by Jason Marks /

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News man accused of stabbing two neighbors and trying to set his apartment complex on fire, will stay in a mental health facility — for now.

On Wednesday, Gamal Pennyfeather asked a judge to release him from Eastern State Hospital.

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Newport News annual Spooktacular event to host trunk-or-treat, virtual Halloween festivities

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News has announced that as part of the 10th Annual Spooktacular event, it will be hosting trunk-or-treat as well as virtual Halloween happenings to celebrate the spooky season this year.

Spooktacular will be a drive-thru trunk-or-treat event this year taking place on Saturday, October 31. Residents can stop by any of the three community centers listed below for trick-or-treating fun.

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