Sunday, May 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four baby otters rescued from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story are now cared for at Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge. Two of the pups were found dehydrated and hungry outside a Navy building and will be rehabilitated until they are ready to be released next spring—base personnel and volunteers rescued them after their mother did not return. 13 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital hosted a community health event in Norfolk to boost health education and care for Hampton Roads residents, featuring over 50 resource tables offering screenings, CPR training, dental services and job opportunities (with food trucks, music and a petting zoo to keep families engaged). WTKR
SPORTS NEWS
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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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