Good morning, Hampton.

On Friday, local artists and residents unveiled a mosaic inspired by one of the original horses of the Hampton Carousel at Carousel Park.

The project celebrated National Carousel Day—inviting community members to join the creative tribute.

On Monday, July 28th, a vehicle struck a building on Upton Dr. and two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries — the incident happened around 2:04 p.m. as reported by Hampton Police.

On Monday morning, a gas leak on Towne Centre Way prompted businesses to evacuate after a commercial vehicle hit a gas meter around 10:20 a.m., fire chief Jason Monk reported, and fire crews kept a safe distance while monitoring gas levels plus requested extra support from Virginia Natural Gas.

A man was shot in his car outside an Amazon facility in Hampton during the weekend, adding to five gun violence incidents reported since July 20 and eight overall in July—police have arrest warrants in two cases and continue investigating the others.

The Hampton Public Library reopened all four branches on July 28 after a weekend closure for technical upgrades that introduced Aspen Discovery, a new catalog system that lets patrons customize accounts and access resources more easily—Library director Neva White said the improvements will allow outreach at additional community sites.

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.

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.

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.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off Screening

2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — VIP packages available — Experience the classic film with exclusive perks and premium seating options.

2025 Back to School Bookbag Giveaway

11 AM – 2 PM — Mary W. Jackson Fundamental Elementary School — Free supplies — Celebrate the new school year with backpacks, school supplies, and community resources.

The Terminator Screening

2-6 p.m. — The American Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of American movie classics in a cool, hip, historical theatre.

Next Up Pro Wrestling: Showtime!

6-9 p.m. — Salvation Army Virginia Peninsula — Refunds up to 1 day before event — Don't miss Next Up Pro Wrestling's 19th event, Showtime #2, one of their biggest shows to date!

Dirty Dancing Summer Movie Night

2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — Free entry — Relive the classic romance film set against a backdrop of summer love and dance.