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Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? π€ (Answer below!)
1. Trustee's Sale503 Gold Cup Road, Hampton, Virginia 23666(Parcel ID: 4002503) (dailypress.com subscription) β A home at 503 Gold Cup Road in Hampton will be sold at a foreclosure auction on August 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. outside the Hampton Circuit Court on North King Street. Interested bidders must bring certified funds for a deposit and be ready to settle within 15 days under the trusteeβs detailed terms. Β Β Β
2. Hampton's Armstrong Stadium undergoing $3.2 million update (wtkr.com) β Armstrong Stadium at Hampton University is getting a $3.2 million upgrade this summer, including a new turf field, refurbished track, and improved field event areas. The renovation will finally bring womenβs soccer games onto campus and support football and menβs lacrosse, with Hamptonβs 2026 home football opener set for August 29 on the refreshed field. Β Β Β
3. July 2026 Military Career Fairs & Workshops (gmu.edu) β Military-connected job seekers in Hampton should note a key in-person networking event at Langley Air Force Base on July 23, running 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. alongside several virtual fairs. The schedule highlights multiple July hiring events for veterans, spouses, and transitioning service members across Virginia and online. Β Β Β
4. Hampton University mourns former journalism dean Tony Brown, pioneering broadcaster and educator (13newsnow.com) β Hampton University is honoring Tony Brown, its founding journalism dean and a nationally influential broadcaster, after his death at 93. Brown helped shape the Scripps Howard School in Hampton while championing civil rights, Black colleges, and media that empowered underrepresented communities nationwide. Β Β Β
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