Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
Good morning, Hampton.
A woman was stabbed Thursday morning on Shell Road and taken to a local hospital, where her injuries are not life-threatening—police are investigating the incident as a possible domestic dispute.
On Wednesday, Virginia lawmakers rejected most of Governor Youngkin’s proposed budget changes (including his plan to cut school staff funding) and approved bipartisan measures to reduce probation times and toughen penalties for risky driving.
They also backed support for small businesses and improved driver communication for people with autism while dropping other proposed amendments on education and reproductive health.
New data shows pending home sales in Hampton Roads dropped by 14.2% last March—one of the sharpest declines in the nation—as federal workers faced job uncertainty.
Chief economist Danielle Hale said buyers are hesitant now, which may force sellers to lower their asking prices despite an increase in listings.
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.
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.
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.
Monster Jam
1-5 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience thrilling truck performances and stunts at Monster Jam.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Journey Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience the biggest tribute to rock legends Journey with hits from their iconic catalog.
Virginia 24 Hour Run for Cancer
7 AM – 7 AM — Sandy Bottom Nature Park — Entry fee applies — Participate in a marathon to support cancer research in a beautiful natural setting.
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