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🌱 How a routine lawn mowing turned tragic on a Hampton street
You won't want to miss Machen Back-to-School Night on the Hampton Patch calendar
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:
- How a routine lawn mowing turned tragic on a Hampton street
- Hampton home on Atwell Lane headed to foreclosure auction this month
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 98 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 96, low: 74.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hampton father dies after being struck by car while mowing his lawn (pilotonline.com) — A Hampton father has died after being hit by a car while mowing his lawn on Wheatland Drive in the Riverdale area, and police say the driver fled but was later arrested. Family, friends, and former teammates are mourning Brandon Jordan, a Bethel High graduate and shipyard worker remembered for his generosity and devotion to his young son. Organ donations are helping others as Hampton police consider additional charges. 
• TRUSTEE'S SALE104 Atwell Lane, Hampton, Virginia 23669Tax Map/ Parcel ID No./GPIN 8003095 (dailypress.com) — A home at 104 Atwell Lane in Hampton is headed to a foreclosure auction at the Hampton Circuit Court building on September 30, with a required $10,000 or 10% certified-funds deposit from bidders. The property will be sold as-is, subject to existing liens and lender confirmation, with closing required within 15 days of the sale.
📸 Around Hampton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampton
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- Machen Back-to-School Night
Luther W. Machen Elementary Machen Elementary School, 20 Sacramento Dr, Hampton, VA 23666
5:00 pm
Monday September 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GLT-4100: Keeping Your Property Up To Code →
Norfolk, VA Calendar
6:00 pm - Pups on the Patio with Norfolk Animal Care Center →
Norfolk, VA Calendar, Starbucks at Wards Corner 7550 Granby St., Norfolk
11:00 am - Boombox Rides →
Norfolk, VA Calendar Norfolk, VA 23510
10:30 am - 2026 Cousinz Festival - Saturday →
Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk
1:00 pm - Cousinz Festival →
Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk
1:00 pm - Silver Screen September →
Norfolk, VA Calendar, 6123 Sewells Point Rd, Norfolk
7:00 pm - Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise-In (Smithfield) →
Farmer's Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield
2:00 pm - Tour de ORF →
Norfolk, VA Calendar, 1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk
3:00 pm - Labor Day - No School
Poquoson , VA 23662 - Labor Day-NPS Closed
Norfolk , VA 23510 - Labor Day; All Schools/Offices Closed
Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just got stationed here and really missing the nature my last place had.
Are there any good trails or scenic spots out here you'd recommend? (Nextdoor Oldewythe) - Suppose everyone spoke and showed kindness today?
I pray for the Nextdoor community that God will show love and blessing to everyone here and in turn we will speak slower in kindness and concern to… (Nextdoor Michaels Woods)
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Hampton. Apply here.
- OSL Retail Services Corporation posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W1631 in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport News
- Newport News Fire Department Paramedic Program earns national accreditation (wavy.com)
- Hybrid-electric aircraft shows future of regional air travel in Newport News (13newsnow.com)
- New I-64 interchange planned for Denbigh area of Newport News (wtkr.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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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