Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, Hampton.
A Hampton woman said HII Newport News Shipbuilding did not contact her family after her husband, Albert Polite, was found unconscious at work and died on April 11th from a heart attack.
She said her family is still waiting for more information to get closure — they need answers to help them move forward.
Christopher Newport University hosted a two-day social justice conference that brought together over 400 community leaders, activists and scholars to share strategies on addressing issues like housing and economic mobility.
Attendees such as Kia Bickham and Kenneth Hunter discussed working across differences to tackle the root causes of inequity — a step toward lasting progress in social justice.
A vehicle jumped a curb and crashed into a support beam on a building on Topsail Ct around 8:50 a.m. Wednesday morning—officers reported that no injuries occurred.
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.
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.
Hampton University Class of 1985 40th Reunion
8 AM - 5 PM — Hampton University — Reunion registration required — Celebrate 40 years with classmates at a weekend filled with nostalgia and coastal festivities.
Aname Concert in Hampton
12-3 p.m. — Monroe Rooftop — Tickets TBA — Celebrate the start of summer with the emotive sounds of Anamē by the pool.
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