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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ From August 20 through September 24, 2025, the Virginia Zoo is hosting Senior Wednesday events that offer free admission for seniors 62+ with a valid ID in honor of National Senior Citizens Day on August 21—seniors can join a bingo challenge and guest engagement activities during regular hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The zoo is also collecting historical photos from visitors for its upcoming 125th anniversary in 2026. The Hampton Roads Messenger
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday afternoon, a house fire on Adams Circle in Hampton displaced two adults and one dog as firefighters controlled the blaze within three minutes of arrival—no injuries were reported and the American Red Cross was contacted for assistance. WAVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was charged with burglary at Chilled Ponds at Yorktown after he tried to disguise himself by wearing a blonde wig and a dress during an 8:30 a.m. foot pursuit on Thursday — he had burglarized a skating rink on Aug. 12 and now faces charges including petit larceny, credit card theft, property damage and resisting arrest. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders in Hampton are preparing for potential Hurricane Erin impacts next week by warning beach visitors at Buckroe Beach and placing workers on standby to clear storm drains—officials say dangerous rip currents and choppy surf could make ocean conditions unsafe. Local residents are also making plans to relocate if flooding becomes a concern. 13 News Now
- ➤ Multiple attorneys general led by Virginia AG Jason Miyares filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals Thursday — challenging that the Department of Veterans Affairs misinterpreted a Supreme Court ruling and wrongfully denied eligible education benefits. The filing argued that the flawed policy hurt thousands of veterans — straining programs like VMSDEP that support military families in Virginia. 13 News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A report from CoStar shows that apartment rents in Hampton Roads increased by 2.7% between July 2024 and July 2025 — placing the region among the fastest growing rental markets in the nation, behind San Francisco, Chicago, San Jose, and Pittsburgh. WHRO Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
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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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