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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ York-Poquoson deputies responded around 11 p.m. Monday at Yorktown Beach after reports of three men brandishing concealed firearms — two intoxicated adults were arrested and are held at Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail while a 17-year-old was released and will face juvenile charges; officers also confiscated two loaded Glock semi-automatic pistols and one loaded Taurus semi-automatic pistol. 13 News Now
- ➤ A woman died and a man was seriously injured after a shooting near midnight at the Quality Inn on West Mercury Boulevard in Hampton — police say the suspect fled on foot and are asking for public help in identifying them. WTKR
- ➤ Hampton Police are investigating a murder-suicide in the Capps Quarters area after a man fatally shot his mother and then took his own life Tuesday morning at about 6:30 a.m.—officials identified the deceased as former Councilman Randy Gilliland. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hampton Police Department will give free steering wheel locks to Kia and Hyundai owners on Saturday, June 14 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the HPD Training Academy at 300 Butler Farm Road—only one lock per vehicle is available while supplies last. WAVY
- ➤ Sen. Tim Kaine visited Yorktown Naval Weapons Station on Monday morning to join a closed lunch with command personnel and tour updated barracks completed in 2023—he said quality housing eases stress and helps keep military personnel, and he hopes the model will be used at other bases. WAVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Colonial Behavioral Health will break ground Sept. 10 on a new crisis service center on 14 acres along Galt Lane near the Eastern State Hospital campus—financed by Gov. Glen Youngkin’s Right Help Right Now initiative—and it will be the only center between Glen Allen and Hampton to offer emergency mental health services and crisis stabilization. WHRO Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Hampton Jazz & Music Festival
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Check event page for cost — Enjoy soulful performances from Anthony Hamilton and Grammy-winning artist Lucky Daye.
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Party at the Park | Summer Luau
5-10 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant Hawaiian escape with hula dances and tropical flavors in Downtown Hampton.
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Hampton Jazz & Music Festival
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Ticket info available — Experience legendary soul with icons Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills alongside the talented Damien Escobar.
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Stars & Stripes Celebration
7-10:30 p.m. — Virginia Beach Oceanfront — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live performances and a spectacular fireworks display.
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KeKe Wyatt Live R&B Soul Experience
4-7 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant day of live R&B music with KeKe Wyatt and special guests at a scenic outdoor venue.
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