Hampton
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Friday, February 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 36th annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton showcases over 1,000 quilts and wearable art, drawing diverse enthusiasts and highlighting controversial themes alongside traditional craftsmanship. WHRO Public Media
- ➤ The Story Exchange invites community members to share personal stories around central themes for a podcast by WHRO Public Media, with submissions due by March 31. WHRO Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WHRO Public Media in Virginia was awarded a grant from the Commonwealth History Fund by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture to create educational content for America's 250th anniversary, highlighting Revolutionary War stories from Hampton Roads. WHRO Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Coast Guard and the Port of Virginia's Maritime Incident Response Team are holding their annual search and rescue forum in Hampton, Virginia, involving over 200 first responders from 40 agencies for critical life-saving training. 13 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
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PBR - Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour in Norfolk
The Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour features rising bull riding talents and established stars competing against powerful bucking bulls at Hampton Coliseum.
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Celtic Musical Show by Tartan Terrors
The Tartan Terrors are set to perform a high-energy musical show featuring Celtic music, humor, and traditional step dancing.
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Seven Cities Blues Jam at STUFT Restaurant
This monthly blues jam, hosted by the Seven Cities Blues Society at STUFT, invites musicians to showcase their talents in a welcoming atmosphere with live music and good food.
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Classic Movie Night: The Long, Long Trailer
Experience the charm of classic cinema with a screening of 'The Long, Long Trailer,' featuring iconic actors and the allure of black-and-white film from Hollywood's golden age.
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Virginia Championship Wrestling Event in Hampton
VCW will host a wrestling event featuring special guest Nikita Koloff at Hampton High School, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Hampton Crabbers.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Hampton
Experience thrilling performances and incredible acrobats at the all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, suitable for all ages.
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Medical and Mental Health Wellness Fair
The event aims to provide valuable community resources focused on health education, preventive care, and mental health awareness, promoting a healthier lifestyle for families in Hampton, Virginia.
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We Them One's Comedy Tour Featuring Notable Comedians
The We Them One's Comedy Tour will showcase a variety of popular comedians including Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, and Lil Duval at the Hampton Coliseum.
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HVA Current Spring Sprint Showdown
A multi-day swim competition featuring preliminaries and finals held at the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex for participants aged 4 to 99.
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Atlantic Indoor Association Colorguard Championship
9 AM – 1 PM — Hampton Coliseum — Check local listings for ticket info — Experience the artistry of Colorguard performances from talented young students.
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