Hampton
Morning News
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hampton Roads Transit is holding pop-up events and open houses in early March in several local cities so residents can learn about its draft System Optimization Plan — which shifts bus service to high-demand routes — that will roll out in phases starting in May. The Hampton Roads Messenger
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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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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
All day — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Cost varies — Explore stunning quilt designs and engage with a vibrant community of quilters.
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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
10 PM – 5 PM — Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau — Cost info not provided — Celebrate quilting arts with vendors showcasing a variety of textile goods.
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New Edition Concert
8-10 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — No Refunds/No Exchanges — Experience the legendary R&B sounds of New Edition live in concert.
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Samm-Art Williams' Home Performance
3-6 p.m. — The American Theatre — Tickets on sale Feb 1 — Experience powerful storytelling in this celebrated Black theatre production that resonates with community and identity.
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Monster Jam
7-9 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Experience thrilling trucks and stunts at this exciting live event.
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Hampton Pirates Women's Basketball vs. William & Mary Tribe
1-4 p.m. — Convocation Center — Score your tickets online for a thrilling college basketball rivalry matchup.
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Monster Jam
1-4 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Fun for everyone — Experience thrilling truck stunts and high-octane excitement at Monster Jam.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
~ Mark Caine
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