Hampton
Morning News
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency personnel responded Wednesday night to a fire at a veterans boarding house on W. County St.—two residents died and four were injured while investigators work to determine the cause. WTKR
- ➤ A house fire on Shell Road displaced one adult and two children on Thursday morning, and crews responded around 5:48 a.m. The fire was under control by 6:32 a.m. and residents are receiving help from the American Red Cross — the incident is under investigation but does not appear suspicious. WTKR
- ➤ An Army veteran said he used his training to try to rescue a friend during a deadly house fire in Hampton that injured four and left two dead—first responders pulled him to safety as the blaze rapidly spread. 13 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia officials plan a study to find safer de-icing methods — alternatives to rock salt that damage waterways. A bill by Sen. Danica Roem would direct VDOT to assess options that balance road safety with environmental protection. WHRO Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Spanberger holds a press conference today to discuss the winter weather expected to bring snow, rain, and ice this weekend, and Dominion Energy crews are preparing for outages by reinforcing power lines (using deeper poles and fiberglass cross arms) to keep Hampton Roads safe. WTKR
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UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. Hampton Pirates Men's Basketball
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Convocation Center — Check the event page for ticket prices — Catch the local college basketball rivalry in action.
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Elon Phoenix vs Hampton Pirates Women's Basketball
2-4 p.m. — Convocation Center — Tickets available online — Witness a thrilling women's basketball rivalry clash.
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Jurassic Quest
12-3 p.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Fun for the whole family — Experience the thrill of dinosaurs and unleash your creativity with LEGO brick building.
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Jurassic Quest
12-3 p.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Family-friendly event — Experience the ultimate dinosaur adventure and unleash your inner LEGO builder.
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Nino Paid Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery — VIP tickets from $162.69 — Enjoy a night of live music with Nino Paid and special invited guests for all ages.
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Mardi Gras Celebration
7-10 p.m. — PBR Hampton — Free entry — Experience a lively Mardi Gras with a shopping cart parade, King Cake contest, and a live DJ.
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Atlantic 10 Swimming Championships
February 17th-21st — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Entry details available — Watch collegiate athletes compete for swimming excellence.
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Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships - Thursday Finals
8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience thrilling finishes at the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships.
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Drexel Dragons vs. Hampton Pirates Women's Basketball
7-9 p.m. — Convocation Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the home team as they battle it out on the court.
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We Them Ones Comedy Tour
8-10 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Mike Epps, Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean.
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