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Former Hampton High player and coach Marquis Godwin held his inaugural Next Season Haunted Hoops skills camp for kids on Saturday in Hampton, focusing on fundamentals, teamwork, and personal growth, and he plans to make the camp an annual event.

The Virginia Arts Festival unveiled its 2027 season, opening March 31 with Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax at Harrison Opera House and adding shows in Hampton (The American Theatre, Virginia Peninsula CC, Hampton University) and a Yorktown Bluegrass and Beyond concert in mid-May; selected seats will be $30.

Sentara announced last week that all 12 hospitals are now using Regard to scan electronic records to spot worsening conditions and start discharge planning earlier, a change projected to free about 90,000 staff hours (roughly 40 full‑time jobs) as Virginia lawmakers weigh AI disclosure and oversight in 2027.

Cicely Gay, a Chesapeake native, founded BLM Sports and has invested $200,000 so far to help HBCU athletes secure and manage name, image and likeness deals, and she will be at Norfolk State today to provide support and meet with student-athletes.

USS Nimitz returned to Norfolk on July 9 after sailing around South America and rejoined its original homeport; it will stay in service until at least March 2027 while hosting ceremonies and training pilots at Naval Air Station Oceana + other events.

Residents near Phenix School are concerned about heavy traffic and speeding on Grays Landing on school days after the school district opened a back entrance for a Bethel High construction project; police monitor the issue + the gate will close when the new building opens in January.

SCC staff recommended that the $67 billion Dominion—NextEra merger be rejected unless both companies meet 57 binding conditions to secure just and reasonable rates for Virginia customers.

Gov. Spanberger and other officials said the deal fails to protect consumers; an evidentiary hearing is set to begin Nov. 17.

Missy Elliott hosted an HBCU band battle at Norfolk State University — bands from Virginia and North Carolina showcased their marching talent amid cheers and school pride, and Rolling Stone presented Elliott a plaque recognizing 'Get Ur Freak On' as Song of the Century.