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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Noblemen, a nonprofit that has helped local children for 30 years, will host the Beyond Boundaries Bash at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach to support kids with special needs and their families (Sunday, May 4 from noon to 4 p.m.). The event will feature bike rides, magic shows and snow cones and is part of a program that also provides adaptive bikes, toy drives and literacy programs across Hampton Roads. 13 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A couple in Isle of Wight County runs Bullis Family Farm (which raises 21 ostriches, chickens and bees) and they are planning to expand into agritourism. They will open Kampe Bullis Farm Brewery in the next couple months where beer will be brewed and farm products like ostrich steak and eggs will be sold. WAVY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Frank Cabuillo, 72 years old, retired twice and now sings as a Frank Sinatra tribute act in Hampton Roads—he performs nearly 200 shows a year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows almost 3 million more seniors work today than a decade ago. WHRO Public Media
- ➤ On March 27, Hampton City Council reviewed preliminary projections that forecast Fiscal Year 2026 revenue of $469.8 million—up 4.6 percent over 2025—with additional gains expected from meal and sales tax receipts. City Manager Mary Bunting will present her recommended budget on April 15 as public hearings follow on April 23 and May 7 before a final vote on May 14. City of Hampton
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hampton City School leaders approved a budget that gives full-time workers a 4% raise and most part-time workers a similar increase to keep staff and serve students—about 55 new jobs, including 19 school security officers and six special education teachers, will be added with the raise set to start on July 1 if the city approves the plan. WTKR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologists are tracking the El Niño–Southern Oscillation—ENSO—which is expected to be neutral as hurricane season nears, meaning warm Atlantic waters could let more storms form. 13 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Southern held a hands-on training for 80 local first responders who learned to handle train emergencies by practicing on real train equipment — they improved their skills in both classroom sessions and practical exercises. In the coming weeks, crews will move to Charlotte for more training as part of the company's nationwide safety program. 13 News Now
- ➤ Governor Youngkin signed several maternal health bills that support midwives, doulas, and emergency protocols while he amended the unconscious bias training bill to require further review. The new laws (Senate Bill 1352, House Bill 1635, House Bill 2753) give midwives more rights and allow nurse practitioners on 24-hour on-call duty. WHRO Public Media
- ➤ Military families are facing delays and higher moving costs after the Department of Defense now uses only HomeSafe Alliance instead of many moving companies—moving companies say the low payment rates make it hard to cover expenses and lawmakers are asking for answers. Lawmakers and moving companies worry the changes will lead to more long-term problems with military relocations. WTKR
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Atlantic Indoor Association Percussion and Winds Championship
9:00-10:30 a.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the energy of high school and college percussion and winds performances in a dynamic indoor setting.
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Hampton Wine & Spirit Expo
1-8 p.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — $65 — Experience an array of the finest wines produced in Virginia at this annual gathering of wine enthusiasts.
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Hampton Roads Annual Singing Convention 2025
8 AM – 12 PM — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Check for ticket info — Enjoy a day filled with harmonious sounds and community spirit.
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Monster Jam in Hampton
7-11 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience the thrill of Monster Jam with amazing stunts and fan-favorite trucks.
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Monster Jam
1-5 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience thrilling truck performances and stunts at Monster Jam.
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Monster Jam in Hampton
1-2:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience thrilling monster truck action with top drivers and their iconic vehicles.
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Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fling
10 AM – 5 PM — Hunt Club Farm — $20 per child, $16 per adult, free for kids 2 and under — Enjoy a fun-filled day with egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, and live music.
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Hampton Car Auction
6 p.m. — 16 Nettles Ln, Hampton, VA — Registration required — Discover 300,000+ salvage cars and trucks at this vibrant auction event.
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Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest Screening
7-11 p.m. — The American Theatre — Starting at $10 — Experience mystery and suspense in one of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest thrillers featuring Cary Grant.
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