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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Virginia Beach rabbi urged USS Liberty reunion organizers to reconsider inviting speakers accused of antisemitism, saying their presence undermines the memorial honoring 34 sailors killed in the 1967 attack. The event will be held at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel from June 6 to June 9—organizers have said it is too late to uninvite figures like Stew Peters. WAVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Big Lots will open 78 new stores on June 5 as part of its retail comeback—stores will be located in nine states including Virginia. Variety Wholesaler, which acquired over 200 Big Lots locations last December, says more openings will follow before a grand celebration in the fall. 13 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hampton Police Division and Hopeful Hampton will launch a new satellite office at Buckroe Beach this summer — the Shoreline Operations Station will open Memorial Day weekend to help keep the beach safe by offering a consistent site for reporting disruptive behavior and learning about community policing. City of Hampton
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local football coach Tommy Reamon Sr. died at 73—he coached at several local high schools and mentored players such as Michael Vick and Aaron Brooks. His death leaves a lasting impact on the Hampton community. WAVY
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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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Orion Talent Hiring Conference
12 PM – 6 PM — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Free — Connect with potential employers and explore career opportunities at this hiring conference.
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Purposely Splashing for Fun
6-8:30 p.m. — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Event may have a fee — A joyful splash-filled evening designed for the Special Needs community.
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WBBF Virginia State Pro/Am Beach Body Championships
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Hampton High School — Free venue parking — Witness the best bodies in Virginia competing in an exciting showcase of fitness and dedication.
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Celebrity Speaker: LaVerne Daley at VA Black Film Festival
2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — Wristband required — Celebrate Black culture through the inspiring words of strategist LaVerne Daley.
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