Hampton
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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Hampton BMX Track’s work truck was vandalized when its windows were smashed between May 4 and May 6, and a local auto shop repaired it free so donated funds can be used for other repairs + police are investigating without any arrests. WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Glenn Youngkin paused over $600 million in funding for renovation projects at 10 Virginia colleges—impacting institutions such as Virginia State University and Central Virginia Community College—as state economic forecasts remain uncertain. He said the projects will be reintroduced in his December budget proposal if funds remain available. WHRO Public Media
- ➤ Four of WHRO Public Media's online courses earned the internationally recognized Quality Matters Certification Mark after a rigorous review process. The courses include Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis, Economics and Personal Finance, Environmental Science, and World History and Geography (1500 A.D. to the Present) to show WHRO's commitment to quality online learning. WHRO Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hampton joined a regional initiative to address homelessness after the Virginia Peninsula Homelessness Study was released on May 15, which found a lack of affordable housing, substance abuse, and unemployment to be significant factors. City officials will work with neighboring jurisdictions + a regional workgroup to build coordinated strategies with recommendations expected within 90 days. City of Hampton
- ➤ Governor Glenn Youngkin signed two bills in Richmond on Thursday to improve Virginia’s foster care system—ensuring that parents and foster kids over 12 can reach the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman. Chesapeake resident Katie Jones, who experienced gaps in care as a foster child, said the bills will help hold agencies accountable for following the law. WAVY
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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