Good morning, Hampton.

According to the Federation of Virginia Foodbanks, one in nine Virginians faces food insecurity, with Black and Hispanic households twice as likely to struggle and about one-third of those affected being children.

Local experts Leah Williams-Rumbley (Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and The Eastern Shore) and Jay Boone (President of K.U. S. P. and co-chair of the Norfolk Food Policy Council) are working to improve food access in Hampton Roads.

Hampton police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot on Greenbriar Avenue Friday afternoon when a verbal altercation led to a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening—detectives urge anyone with information to call the Crime Line.

Three Phoebus High students in Hampton will receive associate degrees from Virginia Peninsula Community College before finishing high school through Hampton City Schools’ ACE Academy.

They earned GPAs over 4.0 and plan to attend VCU or LSU—showing how the program gives them a head start in college.

Lynnhaven River Now, a local nonprofit, will remove up to 100 abandoned boats from Hampton Roads waterways over the next year, beginning next week with removals from Willoughby Bay — the boats have created hazards near a Naval Station.

The project is funded by the NOAA Marine Debris Program — and involves local municipalities, the US NAVY, the Virginia Marine Resource Commission and Clean Virginia Waterways.

Army Training and Doctrine Command will leave Fort Eustis as part of a major reorganization that will merge its functions with Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas — Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said the change is part of a Defense Department plan to consolidate commands nationwide while details on relocation and personnel remain pending.

Hampton NAACP president Gaylene Kanoyton and Virginia State University political scientist Dr. Wes Bellamy will speak near a historic slave auction site as part of the State of the People Power Tour—an effort to encourage voting and activate grassroots community leaders in response to recent presidential executive orders. The tour will also include workshops and listening sessions in multiple cities to help shape public opinion.

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.

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.

Line Dance Party

6-10 p.m. — GEORGE RESTAURANT — No Refunds — Enjoy a lively evening of line dancing with the ladies of Omega Sigma.

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.

MegaRust Conference

— Time Range — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Cost Info — Annual focus on Navy corrosion issues with expert discussions.

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.

Orion Talent Hiring Conference

12 PM – 6 PM — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Free — Connect with potential employers and explore career opportunities at this hiring conference.