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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials, community members, and first responders celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new Wythe Fire Station #3 in Hampton on July 10. The 17,000-square-foot facility — with four pull-through apparatus bays and themed spaces honoring local history — replaces the old station and will host a public open house once fully operational. The Hampton Roads Messenger
- ➤ Motorists experienced a shift to inside lane use on I-64 east near the Hampton Roads Center Parkway on Monday due to bridge rehabilitation for the HREL Newport News Segment, with lanes reduced from four to three until fall 2025 while ramp access was maintained — shifts for I-64 west are scheduled for 2026. WAVY
- ➤ Today’s defense budget bill allocates over $700 million to local projects at bases such as Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and military personnel receive a 3.8% pay raise—adding to more than $8 billion set aside for U.S. shipbuilding. WAVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 11-year-old Jackie Meeks, now cancer-free after treatment at CHKD, hosted a lemonade stand on Friday outside the hospital to raise funds for pediatric cancer while her family and friends plan more than 200 stands from July 18 to Aug. 3 to beat last year's $22,000 total + advance CHKD's goal of $100,000. This local effort supports children in need and builds on a community tradition of backing pediatric treatment at the hospital. WTKR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NFL quarterback Tyrod Taylor hosted his second passing academy at Hampton University this past weekend—drawing more than 80 quarterbacks and wide receivers for drills on footwork, throwing mechanics and timing. The camp provided hands-on training for high school, college and younger athletes—highlighting Taylor's commitment to local football development. 13 News Now
- ➤ Tabb High School lacrosse coaches Dave Siegel and Marc Forrest are working to shift their club sport into the Virginia High School League—an effort that would give players varsity status and stronger support for college paths. The move could require around $40,000 in new costs, although booster funds and fundraisers have already raised about $50,000, reflecting a broader trend in the area. WHRO Public Media
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Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a classic adventure film in a historic setting.
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Hampton Princess Day
10 AM – 4 PM — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Ticket required — Experience a magical day filled with princess stories, songs, and crafts.
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San Holo Live
2-5 p.m. — Monroe Rooftop — Tickets available — Enjoy an afternoon of future bass sounds from Sander van Dijck at this rooftop venue.
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Basketball Camp: Playmaker College
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Boo Williams Sportsplex — $795 — An empowering basketball camp focused on skills, mindset, and leadership for serious players.
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Music By The Bay Summer Concert Series
7-8 p.m. — Continental Park — Free entry — Enjoy summer sunsets by the Chesapeake Bay with performances from talented regional artists.
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R&B Soul Experience 25 with KeKe Wyatt
4-10 PM — Mill Point Park — $35 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by R&B sensation KeKe Wyatt in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Basketball Camp: Point Guard Prep
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Boo Williams Sportsplex — $795 — Equip your child with essential basketball skills and mindset at this comprehensive summer camp.
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ET The Extra Terrestrial Screening
2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — Enjoy classic summer movie magic in a historic venue with a state-of-the-art screen.
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Shawshank Redemption Screening
2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Cost information not provided — Experience the magic of a movie classic in a historic theatre.
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Super Tuesday Hiring Event
9 AM – 12 PM — Virginia Career Works - Hampton Center — Free entry — Meet top employers for on-the-spot interviews and explore diverse job opportunities.
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