Hampton
Morning News
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hampton residents question the city spending nearly $170,000 on holiday decorations at Carousel Park when funds were tight and a larger tax break was expected. City officials said the extra cost came from renting displays because construction at the Coliseum Lake area kept them from using the usual setup. WTKR
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Breakfast with Santa & North Pole Pool Party
9 AM – 1 PM — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Adult: $25, Child: $18 — Enjoy a festive buffet with Santa followed by a splashing good time at the North Pole Pool Party.
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Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Hampton Pirates Men's Basketball
2-8:30 p.m. — Convocation Center — Tickets starting at $46 — Catch the exciting clash as Stony Brook faces Hampton in men’s basketball action.
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Wilder Horses: A Rolling Stones New Year's Celebration
7-8:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — All proceeds support 2025-26 programming — Celebrate New Year's with the sights and sounds of The Rolling Stones.
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Charleston Cougars vs. Hampton Pirates Women's Basketball
2-3:30 p.m. — Convocation Center — Check ticket prices — Witness an exciting matchup as the Charleston Cougars take on the Hampton Pirates.
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Masters of Soul - A Tribute to Motown
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the vibrant music and style of 1960s Motown with a high-energy tribute show.
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