Friday, May 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cirro Global — known as US Elogistics Service Corp — signed a lease for 149,685 square feet at the new Phenix Commerce Center at 30 Aberdeen Road on May 1. The deal is the largest warehouse lease in the region in over a year and shows Hampton’s strong connection to the Port of Virginia. City of Hampton
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hampton police identified 73-year-old Joseph Hickman as the homicide victim found on Azalea Drive on April 25 at about 5:45 p.m.—injuries consistent with trauma led officers to classify the death as a homicide. 13 News Now
- ➤ A 73-year-old Hampton man named Joseph Hickman was found dead inside his home on Azalea Drive around 5:45 p.m. on April 25 — his death has been classified as a homicide and police are asking the public to help find a suspect. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pentagon officials reported last month that U.S. Northern Command updated its drone procedures after a December 2023 swarm over Joint Base Langley—Eustis marked the largest incursion tracked so far. The change comes as military and local agencies work together to improve detection systems—steps that will allow bases to counter suspicious drone activity in the future. WHRO Public Media
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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Blackbeard Pirate Festival 2025
May 31 - June 1 — Mill Point Park — Free entry — Relive the 18th century with pirate re-enactors, music, fireworks, and fun activities for all ages.
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