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🌱 Driving I-64 near La Salle tonight? Here’s what’s still closed.

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In today's newsletter:

  • Driving I-64 near La Salle tonight? Here's what's still closed.
  • What court records now reveal about the Juicy King Crab shooting.
  • Why a new Norfolk summit could shape Hampton Roads' maritime future.

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Pembroke-Virginia Beach and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Hot and humid with sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eastbound lanes on I-64 near La Salle Avenue in Hampton partially reopen after closing due to crash (wavy.com) — If you're driving I-64 east near La Salle Avenue in Hampton, expect delays as only part of the eastbound side has reopened after a Monday night crash and several lanes and a ramp remain closed. VDOT has detours in place and is urging drivers to use caution and allow extra time while crews continue to clear the scene.
   

• Court docs: Suspect accompanied victim to Hampton restaurant before shooting (wavy.com) — Newly released court documents shed more light on an April shooting inside Juicy King Crab House at Peninsula Town Center in Hampton, where two people were wounded. Records describe a fight at a booth, pepper spray, and surveillance video that allegedly shows the 18-year-old suspect firing twice, then carrying a child out before leaving the infant with an employee.
   

• Acting Secretary of the Navy, Hung Cao to headline maritime summit in Norfolk (wavy.com) — A major maritime summit is coming to downtown Norfolk this October, bringing the acting Secretary of the Navy and hundreds of industry, military, and policy leaders to Hampton Roads. The two-day Ironclad Maritime Summit will focus on rebuilding the maritime industrial base, workforce pipelines, and new technologies, with tours of regional shipyards and related facilities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy Successful Sunday, Neighbors 😊 May God continue to bless you with great health, love, joy and peace.
    Sending an abundance of blessings your way. Photo: Sunset at Buckroe Beach (Nextdoor East Hampton)
  • Shadow has been missing since Tuesday.
    He was on Seward Ave and doesn't know his way home from there. He has tags with my number on it. Please contact me if tou see him. (Nextdoor Fort Worth Central)
  • Homicide Investigation: 100 Block of Newmarket Square... (X: HamptonVAPolice)
  • The Hampton Police are currently investigating a shooting with two victims in the 100 Block of Newmarket Square. (X: HamptonVAPolice)
  • Department of the Air Force posted a job opening for Recreation Aid in Hampton. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Arby's Team Member in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newport News

  • Wanted Newport News man arrested in Hampton, faces charges from Isle of Wight chase (dailypress.com)
  • USS John F. Kennedy successfully completes sea trials (watertowndailytimes.com)
  • A Hampton Roads pro soccer team? Leaders say the region has the fanbase to support it. (pilotonline.com)

Norfolk

  • Larchmont Branch Library reopens after nearly a year, welcoming back Norfolk families (13newsnow.com)
  • Classic Rock U Adds WAFX Norfolk as Affiliate (radio-online.com)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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