Hampton
Morning News
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WHRO-FM is airing festive classical programming from Advent through New Year’s Day that features live performances from international venues plus locally produced segments, including a Christmas Eve broadcast exploring Colonial Virginia celebrations. The schedule starts today with a noon feature on Christmas traditions, ensuring a mix of seasonal music. WHRO Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dementia caregiver educator Marcia Brodie is teaching local families effective communication techniques to ease confusion and stress when caring for loved ones with dementia. She explains that using body language (including tone and simplified cues) may help reduce frustration and keep care manageable amid high expenses. WHRO Public Media
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Christina Kimbrough, a Chesapeake resident, turned her life around by starting Free Life, a Norfolk pop-up bar that offers sober social events featuring yoga + storytelling and mocktails. She plans two to five gatherings a month to help locals connect without alcohol. WHRO Public Media
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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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In-Person PMP Exam Prep Course - PMI Bootcamp
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Hampton Peninsula Town Center — Variable pricing based on group size — Enhance your project management skills with comprehensive PMP certification training.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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