Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
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🏛️ Government
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Mayor Jimmy Gray toured the Hampton Logistics Center on April 17th.
The $70 million project on 32 acres will open this fall with over 500,000 square feet of industrial space—designed to boost jobs and local business with its close access to the Port of Virginia and Interstate 64.
Navy Secretary John Phelan visited Newport News Shipbuilding and Norfolk Naval Shipyard to inspect operations and address past delays in ship production.
He promised to deliver a new strategy within his first 100 days+ a plan that aims to speed up shipbuilding efforts across the region.
🎉 Hampton Events
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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.
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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