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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Port of Virginia CEO Stephen Edwards said the port is in a strong position to handle new tariffs from China because only 19% of its business comes from China and ongoing upgrades boost its capacity. He said East Coast ports will face tariff impacts later in May—container arrivals here fell 7.6% last month. WHRO Public Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Henrico County authorities are searching for Gerard Anthony Harvell— a 48-year-old man with black hair, brown eyes, and a build of 6-foot tall weighing about 190 lbs who left his home in the 2700 block of Byron Street on April 29 at 10 a.m. in a gray 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and was last heard from at 1 p.m., as he may be headed to Hampton Roads. 13 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Little Theatre of Norfolk opens Tony Award-winning musical 'Memphis' today to show the story of a DJ who broke color barriers on the radio in the 1950s in segregated Memphis. The play runs through June 1+ director Sharon Davidson Cook says the production uses strong language to spark conversation about race and division. WHRO Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue launched the CARES Team in partnership with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board and Sentara Health to help non-violent individuals in mental health crises—its pilot program pairs a behavioral health clinician with an emergency medical responder to reduce police involvement and connect people with care. City of Hampton
SPORTS NEWS
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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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