Hampton
Morning News
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hampton’s new Sensory Activation Vehicle is now available for rental at school events, sports meets, and community gatherings to offer a mobile space with interactive stations and wheelchair access — it was donated by the Coliseum Business Improvement District and the city will hold a ribbon-cutting event at 2 p.m. Thursday outside City Hall. City of Hampton
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, WHRO-FM airs the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto cycle at 9:00 p.m. with famed pianist Olga Kern playing with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in a performance recorded in Hampton Roads. The show also looks ahead to more local concerts including a May performance by the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet & other music events coming soon. WHRO Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials in Hampton Roads said a regional coalition (Stop Syphilis) led by the Virginia Department of Health will launch next month to boost syphilis testing, education and treatment at Sentara Health clinics and emergency rooms amid a steady rise since the early 2000s (642 early and 330 late cases reported in 2024). Norfolk Health Director Susan Girois said increased testing for pregnant people is expected to help prevent congenital syphilis and serious health issues. WHRO Public Media
- ➤ The Hampton-Newport News Suicide Prevention Task Force—partnering with local schools—has launched the Let Your Creativity S.P.E.A.K. Campaign to give middle and high school students a way to share messages of hope and mental health using art, writing, music and videos. Submissions are due by Friday, April 18 and the work will be displayed on Saturday, May 10 at Brittingham-Midtown Community Center—winners will be chosen for first, second and third place. The Hampton Roads Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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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2025 R&B Soul Experience
4-10 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Tickets required — Experience live R&B performances featuring Lyfe Jennings and Tyra B in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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