Hampton
Morning News
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hampton's Main Library has been closed temporarily since Aug 29 due to a mold issue and immediate repairs are underway. Officials will explore other options if the problem lasts—aiming to keep the closure brief. WTKR
- ➤ Amanda Hayes, an assistant library manager at the Suffolk Public Library, said women in Hampton Roads face period poverty due to a shortage of feminine hygiene products—many are forced to use inferior substitutes that make it hard to attend school and work. Friends of the Library and ForKids Suffolk urge the community to donate menstrual products to help those in need. WAVY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Natural Gas plans to make its interim rate hike permanent—this would raise residential gas bills by an average of $8 monthly—and the State Corporation Commission will review the proposal later this year. Consumer advocates fear low-income households could be especially hard hit and argue the company should consider ways to mitigate the costs. WHRO Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city is holding a ribbon cutting today at Buckroe Beach for the new Shoreline Operations Station — a permanent facility that followed a successful pilot run since Memorial Day. The 9:30 a.m. event will give residents a clear place to get help and report concerns. City of Hampton
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Health began the first phase of its statewide sickle cell registry a year after Gov. Youngkin passed a law to improve treatment options for patients. Health providers will report cases so that officials can tailor care better—experts noted that Hampton Roads has the highest number of cases with more than 500 people affected. WAVY
- ➤ Old Dominion University nursing professor Janice Hawkins was named one of 10 finalists for the American Climate Leadership Awards for linking nursing with climate action, and she has trained local health workers on reducing hospital waste and asthma risks — her work draws national attention. She continues to prepare future nurses in Hampton Roads to face climate change challenges in health care. WHRO Public Media
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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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Southern Soul Trailride with Jeter Jones
6-9 p.m. — Virginia Air & Space Science Center — Tickets required — Experience a lively Trailride featuring Southern Soul artist Jeter Jones and RNB vibes across two music venues.
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An Evening With Phish
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Information on ticket availability — Experience the unique sounds of Phish in a classic venue.
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Singin' in the Rain - Classic Movie Nights
2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Hot-buttered popcorn awaits — Enjoy a timeless classic with a dose of nostalgic charm.
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CaribFest Block Party
5-10 p.m. — Town Point Park — Free entry — Celebrate Caribbean culture with lively music, food, and vibrant performances at this annual festival.
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Phoebus Jazz Festival
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The American Theatre — All ages welcome — Experience a weekend of world-class jazz that inspires the soul and warms the heart.
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Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
1:00-2:30 p.m. — Larry King Law's Langley Speedway — Tickets from $22.40 — Experience the world's largest circus under the biggest big top in Hampton, VA.
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