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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A large fire produced heavy smoke from a structure on Pembroke Ave. near West Queen Street (and Settlers Landing Road) on Monday afternoon, and a local viewer recorded video while crews responded as officials await more details. WAVY
- ➤ Sgt. Quandarius D. Stanley, 23, was fatally injured on May 24 when a forklift struck him on board the USNS Roy P. Benavidez as soldiers rushed to offload humanitarian aid for Gaza—he was medevaced but later died in October after injuries that an Army investigation said were worsened by rushed loading orders and long hours. WHRO Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council will receive an update on a focus group studying camping and storage on public property during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall (22 Lincoln St.). City of Hampton
- ➤ Jefferson Laboratory in Newport News is asking 65 workers to resign voluntarily by Aug. 26 as part of a restructuring plan to boost data science and artificial intelligence—if the 7% target is not met, layoffs may occur in January. The lab will decide on applications by Sept. 24 and most approved workers will leave on Oct. 15 with a severance package and ending health benefits after October. WHRO Public Media
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Social Services is sharing names, birthdates, addresses and Social Security numbers of SNAP users with the federal government after a USDA request in May—nearly 800,000 people in 400,000 households are included. An attorney and a state senator say the move may be used to cut benefits or target families with mixed immigration status. WHRO Public Media
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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