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John Mort Obituary - Hampton, VA (1941-2026) • Nov. 4, 2026, 9:28 AM ET (Newport News Daily Press)

College basketball preview: Hampton University women hope fresh roster fuels another step forward • Nov. 1, 2026, 4:05 PM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton law firm lands $17.5 million verdict in Northern Virginia brain injury case • Oct. 20, 2026, 7:27 AM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

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