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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Aerobatic pilot Rob Holland died when his MXS-RH stunt plane crashed between the taxiway and runway on Thursday near Langley Air Force Base (the NTSB moved the wreckage for further investigation). WTKR
- ➤ Legendary aerobatic pilot Rob Holland crashed his MXS-RH single-seat plane at Langley Air Force Base early Thursday after departing Nashville at 8:47 a.m.—flight data showed a rapid altitude drop before his plane crashed and his death was later confirmed on Facebook. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Army divers from the 86th Engineer Dive Detachment at Ft. Eustis held morning training exercises using specialized diving equipment and simulated rescue drills. They recently returned from a deep-water exercise in Key West and won first place in the Army's 2024 Best Dive Team Competition—an honor that underlines their skills. WTKR
- ➤ Stunt pilot Rob Holland died in a plane crash at Langley Air Force Base on Thursday at about 11:39 a.m.—officials said an NTSB investigator will start looking into the crash on Friday as the air show plans continue. Norfolk authorities arrested 20-year-old Zakeyis Womack for shooting two people on Norfolk State campus Saturday night and a federal judge blocked a DEI suspension order for public schools, with officials set to take next steps in both cases. WTKR
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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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Peninsula Pilots Home Opener
7-10 p.m. — War Memorial Stadium — Tickets available — Kick off the baseball season with the Peninsula Pilots and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere full of family fun.
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Splashdown Park Grand Opening and Memorial Day Celebration
12-4 p.m. — Hampton Aquaplex — Free access — Celebrate the Grand Opening of Splashdown Park with music, food, games, and lots of popsicles.
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