Hampton
Morning News
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk International Airport reported that over 487,000 passengers flew through in August—a 1.2% increase from last August—with Allegiant and Frontier showing jumps of 56% and 57% respectively. WAVY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sandy Bottom Nature Park has been awarded a grant of more than $136,000 from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Recreational Trails Program to fund trail improvements and boost accessibility — the City of Hampton noted 11 other areas also received similar grants in 2025. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hampton Roads Transit is hosting career fairs starting Monday the 22nd in Norfolk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to recruit bus drivers amid a nationwide shortage, and the agency is using bus driver simulation training to prepare operators for challenges like rain, snow, and equipment failures—helping them learn before hitting the road. WTKR
- ➤ WTKR streamed the NAS Oceana Air Show free on Saturday — and is streaming it free today on wtkr.com and its mobile apps with coverage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Blue Angels performing at 3 p.m. WTKR
- ➤ The Coast Guard Cutter Spencer returned to port in Portsmouth after an 83-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea and Windward Passage—its crew intercepted an overloaded boat off Haiti carrying 191 people—and provided food, water, and screenings before returning them to Haiti. WAVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, Nansemond River beat Western Branch 40-6, Bayside beat Salem 34-21, and I.C. Norcom beat Manor 38-8 as the Southeastern District gauntlet began. Fans will watch Oscar Smith face Indian River on Saturday — a pivotal matchup in this sports series. WTKR
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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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The HillBenders Concert
7:30-9:00 PM — The American Theatre — No Refunds / No Exchanges — Experience the virtuosic sounds of Missouri's progressive bluegrass quintet.
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Barktoberfest 2025
12-6 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Entry fee TBD — Celebrate fall with furry friends at this fun festival featuring music, food trucks, and a costume contest for pets and people.
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Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid
2-5 PM — The American Theatre — Hot-Buttered Popcorn & an all-new Silver Screen — Experience classic screwball comedies and stirring dramas on the big screen.
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Sing & Smile with Art Rowe
3-4 p.m. — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful hour of acoustic tunes and sing-alongs with local Navy Veteran and guitarist Art Rowe.
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Midnight Rain: Live Taylor Swift Tribute
8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery — Cost varies — Experience your favorite Taylor Swift tunes in an intimate setting with Midnight Rain.
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For the Culture Wine RnB Festival
4-10 p.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — $60.54 — Sip and celebrate with fine wines and 90s R&B vibes in a chic atmosphere.
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