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🌱 What Hampton police found after a bomb threat at Yale Drive clinic

Hampton, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Hampton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Hampton police found after a bomb threat at Yale Drive clinic
  • Which Hampton leaders are poised to keep their council and school seats?
  • Suspect in deadly Karma Lounge shooting finally captured after 18 months

Also on today's calendar: Monster Jam Begins and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bomb threat investigated at Hampton Planned Parenthood facility (wavy.com) — Hampton Police investigated a bomb threat at the Planned Parenthood health center on Yale Drive Tuesday morning, ultimately finding no explosives after K9 and exterior searches. The threat, left as a voicemail and discovered by staff, coincided with similar threats to other regional clinics and with Virginia’s General Election, but authorities have not determined any political motive. The clinic remains open and operating.
   

2. Hampton election results: Here's who won (pilotonline.com) — Hampton voters appear to have returned Michelle Ferebee and Martha Mugler to City Council, while Vice Mayor Steven Brown is currently trailing challenger Joe Griffith for the third at-large seat, based on unofficial results. Four candidates, including three incumbents, are also locked in a tight race for three Hampton School Board seats, with all contenders clustered within a few percentage points.
   

3. Fugitive wanted in deadly Hampton lounge shooting arrested in New York after 18-month search (wtkr.com) — After an 18‑month multistate search, U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Brooklyn wanted in the April 2025 shooting at Karma Lounge in Hampton that killed 25‑year‑old D’Angelo Osborne. Investigators had tracked leads through North Carolina and Georgia before locating him, and he now faces murder and firearm charges while awaiting extradition to Virginia. Hampton residents following the case may soon see it move forward in court.
   

4. From groceries to gas: Former White House economist explains Congress' influence on your household budget (13newsnow.com) — If you live in Hampton or elsewhere in Hampton Roads, this explainer breaks down how Congress and state leaders really influence your grocery, gas, housing and SNAP costs. A former White House economist highlights the region’s heavy dependence on federal spending, new Virginia SNAP limits on sugary sodas, and why even big policy changes can take months or years to reach your wallet.
   

5. Elaine Luria declares victory in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District (13newsnow.com) — Voters in Hampton Roads helped Democrat Elaine Luria claim a narrow lead over Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, though results remain unofficial. Luria says residents here signaled they want leaders who prioritize Hampton Roads families, veterans, and affordability, while sharply criticizing Kiggans’ alignment with Donald Trump and promising to focus on costs, tariffs, and ending overseas conflicts.
   

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Ok Hampton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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