Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 9:00 p.m. on WHRO FM 90.3, A Local Touch previews upcoming Virginia Arts Festival shows across Hampton Roads—featuring renowned artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Olga Kern, and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet with live events planned for May and June. WHRO Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Old Dominion University has created its own custom chatbot Monarch Mind to bring artificial intelligence into its classes and research. The tool is available to students, faculty and staff and will expand to more classrooms between this summer and the fall — following a pilot testing phase that started earlier this year. WAVY
- ➤ The annual Run for the Stage 5K will be held May 10 at Sandy Bottom Nature Park to raise money for college scholarships for Hampton high school students—over 320 runners are registered and the race will award 10 scholarships of $1,000 each from a pool of 62 applicants. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The only Black, all-female WWII unit with ties to Hampton Roads, known as the Six Triple Eight, received the Congressional Gold Medal Tuesday at Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitor Center. The unit cleared a mail backlog of about 17 million pieces in three months in England — a historic honor long overdue for their groundbreaking work. 13 News Now
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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Line Dance Party
6-10 p.m. — GEORGE RESTAURANT — No Refunds — Enjoy a lively evening of line dancing with the ladies of Omega Sigma.
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