Hampton
Morning News
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society helps service members by offering interest-free loans, grants and thrift store sales to ease financial stress—supporting over 48,000 military clients each year. Its shop on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek sells discounted uniforms and household items. WAVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dominion Energy crews from northern and central Virginia are moving to Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks to be ready for power outages from Hurricane Erin. The teams will be stationed in safe areas—close to potential trouble spots—to work with other companies and repair outages if they occur. WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WHRO-FM 90.3 will air ‘A Local Touch – Music with a Virginia Connection’ at 9 p.m. this Wednesday where Raymond Jones features Virginia artists, ensembles and composers performing classical pieces including Camille Saint-Saëns’ The Swan—showing local talent alongside international sounds. WHRO Public Media
- ➤ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy tour returns to Hampton Roads with live performances and cocktails inspired by Poe’s work in Virginia Beach from Thursday through Saturday and in Newport News on October 24 and 25 — events linking the historic writer to local haunts. Tickets cost $55 and proceeds benefit the Sallie A. Hunt Foundation. WHRO Public Media
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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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Virginia Beach Wing Festival
4-10 p.m. — 2720 N Mall Dr, Virginia Beach, VA — Tickets from $15 — Celebrate delicious wings with live music, contests, and a variety of vendors.
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Hampton Pirates vs. Elizabeth City State Vikings
1-4 p.m. — Armstrong Stadium — Free entry — Cheer on the Pirates in their first home game of the season against the Vikings.
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Babylove & The Van Dangos Concert
5-9 p.m. — Fort Monroe Fishing Pier — Check event page for ticket details — Experience the lively performance of Babylove & The Van Dangos with hits like 'Stomy Weather' and more!
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NPS Walking Tour: Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
1-2 p.m. — Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center — Free entry — Explore the diverse history at ‘Freedom’s Fortress’ on this engaging walking tour.
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Phish Concert
6:29-7:59 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets required — Experience the legendary live performance of the beloved band Phish.
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