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See full forecastToday’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3
Virginia votes today, and the Big E sails from Newport News
Plus, ODU and Norfolk State tip off their basketball seasons.
The Hampton Morning News team7 sources3 min read
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Election Day
Virginia is holding its general and special elections today, Tue., Nov. 3, and early in-person voting ended Oct. 31. WAVY's voter guide points to where you can find your local voting precinct, and we suggest checking it before you head out. WAVY.com
Big E
The former USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, departed Newport News Shipbuilding on Monday. It's headed to Mobile, Ala., where it will be dismantled. WAVY.com
ODU hoops
Zacch Wiggins scored a career-high 25 points as Old Dominion beat Western Michigan, 61-49, at Chartway Arena on Monday night. It's the Monarchs' first opening-night win under coach Mike Jones. WTKR
Old Dominion and Norfolk State men won on opening night
- Western Michigan49Old Dominion61 (won)
- Regent45Norfolk State men68 (won)
- Virginia State63 (won)Norfolk State women62
Source: WTKR
Spartans
Bahsil Laster had 18 points and seven rebounds as the Norfolk State men beat Regent, 68-45. The Spartan women lost to Virginia State, 63-62. WTKR
Opioid funds
Virginia's Opioid Abatement Authority approved $689,634 for five local programs, including ones in Norfolk and Suffolk. The awards cover Fiscal Year 2027 initiatives. WFXRtv
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Tuesday, Nov. 3
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m."Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation" Special Exhibition
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Mission Botanica
- 5-9 p.m.VHSL Region 5A Girls Volleyball Quarterfinals Kellam Knights vs Hickory Hawks
- 6-10 p.m.Region 5A Quarterfinal: First Colonial Patriots vs Indian River Braves
- 7 p.m.Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour at Elevation 27
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Virginia's role in the American Revolution gets its own big showcase at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. "Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation" is the VA250 Signature Exhibition, marking the 250th anniversary, and it's open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
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Virginia votes today, and the Big E sails from Newport News
Plus, ODU and Norfolk State tip off their basketball seasons.
The TLDR
- Virginia holds its general and special elections today, Nov. 3
- The former USS Enterprise left Newport News for Mobile, Ala
- ODU beat Western Michigan, 61-49, in its season opener
Around Hampton
From WAVY.com, Henrico Citizen and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
WAVY.com1 hour ago
Foster to Family: Meet Virginia children still looking for their forever family, on WAVY.comPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — November is National Adoption Month and WAVY has again partnered with Virginia’s Kids Belong to help find every child in the Virginia foster system a loving family. Meet Curtis: November 1 Curtis is a 15-year-old boy who loves to write and read historical novels. His favorite NFL teams are the New
Henrico Citizen2 hours ago
VDOT, Virginia State Police urge drivers to move over during Crash Responder Safety Week, on Henrico CitizenThe Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State Police are urging motorists to slow down and move over for roadside responders during Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 2-6. The agencies said traffic incidents place law-enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical workers, tow operators, public works crews and transportation workers
WAVY.com2 hours ago
Midterm elections 2026: Live coverage updates in Hampton Roads, on WAVY.comPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia voters are casting their picks Tuesday for U.S. House seats, U.S. Senator, three amendments and more. Updates will be posted here throughout the day: 9 a.m. 10 On Your Side’s Michael Rinker was at two voting precincts Tuesday morning, Ebenezer Baptist Church in Virginia Beach followed by the Chrysler Museum
WVTF3 hours ago
Norfolk International Airport to offer nonstop service to San Francisco, on WVTFIt will be the airport’s first year-round West Coast destination.
WAVY.com3 hours ago
2026 North Carolina election guide: What voters need to know, on WAVY.comPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Voters across North Carolina are heading to the polls Tuesday to make key decisions that shape the state’s future. Voters are deciding whether to approve three constitutional amendments: Voters in North Carolina are deciding on one N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice seat, three N.C. Court of Appeals Judge seat, 50 state
WTKR6 hours ago
Portsmouth officer shoots armed man who fired at police after two-hour standoff, police say, on WTKRA Portsmouth police officer shot an armed man who fired at police following a roughly two-hour standoff on Francis Street, Portsmouth police said.