Hampton
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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Drivers headed east on I-64 in Hampton faced major delays on Thursday morning after a disabled tractor-trailer shut down all eastbound lanes at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, creating a three-mile backup—crews worked on the scene with no reopening time given. 13 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local business owners in Hampton are worried about rising costs from a pending U.S.-China tariff deal on magnets and rare earth metals—a deal that awaits presidential approval. A recent survey found that 80 percent of small businesses are adjusting prices, changing suppliers and delaying orders to keep costs low. WTKR
- ➤ Local economists at Old Dominion University warned at its Midyear Economic Forecast breakfast that rising tariffs and federal job cuts are heightening uncertainty and sparking consumer anxiety. They said that although increased Defense spending is expected to boost Hampton Roads’ growth by over 2% this year, rapid tariff changes may lead to higher costs for consumers + businesses. 13 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local environmental groups are worried that the Army Corps of Engineers’ pending approval of a wetlands mitigation project in Prince George County will let tidal wetlands credits be sold in Hampton Roads—this may shift restoration work away from our local waterways. A final decision on the project is expected by June 20—critics say that keeping restoration close to affected areas is essential. WHRO Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The Goonies Summer Movie Night
2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience a classic film in a historic setting with top-notch screening technology.
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