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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ May is National Foster Care Month, and local foster parent Rosemary Moyers—who has cared for 42 children over 30 years—is set to welcome her 43rd foster child in June amid a decline in available foster homes. Over 1,000 children are in foster care in Hampton Roads, and The Bair Foundation—providing support for families—helps ease the emotional and financial challenges of fostering. WAVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Marshals are seeking 26-year-old Curtis Frazier Jr. for second-degree murder and related firearms charges after a shooting outside Karma Lounge on April 11 that hurt a 25-year-old man who later died — with Frazier described as 5'9" and 150 pounds with black hair — brown eyes and a reward of up to $3,000 offered for tips. WTKR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ TFC Recycling announced it will now accept clean paper cups, drink carriers and containers from Hampton Roads residents—this change, aided by AI sorting technology funded through a grant, offers a new recycling option for 500,000 households. Residents must remove plastic parts like lids and stirrers to meet the guidelines. WHRO Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hampton Fire & Rescue is planning to hire five more advanced life-saving technicians— a move aimed at handling a nearly 40 percent rise in medical calls since 2011. The city manager’s proposed 2026 budget includes funding for these new hires, which may begin in July if approved. 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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