Hampton
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Agriculture will bring back its Summer SUN Bucks program this summer to Virginia and North Carolina to help families buy groceries for school-age children. In Portsmouth, families receiving income support or with children in free meal schools are automatically enrolled, while others must apply (nearly 57% of local students qualify). WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rebekah Gaines, known as Beck G, graduated summa cum laude from Norfolk State University after a 30-year break when she put her education on hold to raise her family—fulfilling a personal goal she long pursued. WTKR
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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MegaRust Conference
— Time Range — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Cost Info — Annual focus on Navy corrosion issues with expert discussions.
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Midnight Rain: Taylor Swift Tribute
8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery — Check local listings — Experience your favorite Taylor Swift tunes in an intimate setting.
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