Chesapeake news

• First Baptist Church project awarded $3M towards research and rebuilding original building

  24-02-2023 00:25
  
  Efforts to uncover the history of one of the country’s oldest-known Black churches are receiving much-needed financial help.        
  
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• PRIVATE CLUB, PUBLIC MONEY

  08-07-2025 20:34 via the-chesapeake.com
  Linda's Cafe new location now openClick to website for Special Offers Buzz's Marina says that Ken, Jen, Pete and Jen got these beautiful blues out on the Dream Maker with Capt. Mike on July 16, 2017Buzz's Marina featured the huge cobia of Kyle Johnson on July 15, 2017Buzz's Marina notes that Kyle Johnson of Rock Solid Charters was not playing around that morning, the biggest of the two cobias was 55 inches. July 12, 2017Buzz's Marina and Jeremy's catch on July 10, 2017Buzz's Marina and Joshua's
  
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• US Coast Guard rescue swimmer saves 169 lives in Texas floods, called an 'American Hero'

  08-07-2025 18:54
  
  USCG Petty Officer Scott Ruskan said this is his first mission.        
  
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• Man sentenced to 25 years for sexually abusing young girl over three-year period

  08-07-2025 18:40
  
  The man was described as a close family friend who often provided child care for the girl.        
  
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• Coastal flooding comes in multiple forms, each requiring different preparation strategies

  08-07-2025 17:59
  
  Flash flooding, tidal flooding and surge flooding differ in their primary causes, speed of onset and typical geographic.        
  
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• Virginia Beach business owner hopes to bring arena to the Oceanfront

  08-07-2025 17:39
  
  A Virginia Beach business owner has launched an effort to bring a professional sports team to the Oceanfront.        
  
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• SPCA of NE North Carolina asks for public support amid parvovirus outbreak

  08-07-2025 16:34
  
  The SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina, located in Elizabeth City, closed temporarily due to a parvovirus outbreak.        
  
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• Man arrested, charged with strangulation, abduction, assault after July 4th domestic incident in Mathews County

  08-07-2025 16:33
  
  The Mathews County Sheriff's Office said 23-year-old Zachary Edward Dehouxis is facing several charges after a domestic incident in Port Haywood.        
  
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• Dangerous heat and severe storm chances to hit Virginia and NC this week

  08-07-2025 16:09
  
  High humidity, moisture, and a frontal boundary raise the risk of strong storms with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding Tuesday and Wednesday.        
  
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• Do homeowners' and renters' insurance policies typically cover flood damage?

  08-07-2025 15:58
  
  North Carolina Flood Insurance said most homeowners insurance policies only cover damage caused by threats like fires, windstorms, hail, lightning, and theft.        
  
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• Hampton Roads Transit battles drop in young ridership with free teen passes

  08-07-2025 15:25
  
  Fewer kids and teens are riding transit in Hampton Roads since the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, HRT is offering free rides, new programs and calling for young voices.        
  
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• Trump says federal government could step in if DC Council blocks RFK Stadium deal, Bowser weighs in

  08-07-2025 13:07
  
  The president's remarks come as the Commanders face mounting resistance from DC Council members skeptical about the timeline and financial projections.        
  
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• Virginia Beach woman found safe

  08-07-2025 04:56
  
  Elizabeth Alexander Williams, 84, left her home around 12:20 p.m. on Monday.        
  
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• Heat index could reach 108 degrees Tuesday amid heat advisory

  08-07-2025 03:12
  
  The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for "feels-like" temperatures that could reach 108 degrees.        
  
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• Michaela Rose leaves her mark at LSU with historic 800-meter performances

  08-07-2025 01:51
  
  Rose broke the elusive 1:59 barrier not once, not twice—but five times during her college career. No other collegiate runner has ever accomplished that feat.        
  
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• Former Chesapeake Parks & Rec volunteer charged with sexual offenses against underage family member

  08-07-2025 00:45
  
  Authorities arrested Robie Evans, 61, on multiple sexual offenses involving minors under his care.        
  
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• Youngkin lauds federal and local cooperation in Virginia immigrant arrests

  08-07-2025 00:40
  
  Immigration arrests in Virginia have surged by 350% due to increased collaboration between local and federal law enforcement.        
  
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• Significant North Carolina flooding leaves 1 dead as over 100 people are rescued

  08-07-2025 00:19
  
  N.C. state troopers responded after a vehicle was swept away in floodwaters, and the body of an 83-year-old woman was found inside.        
  
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• Norfolk School Board partners with VSBA for superintendent recruitment

  08-07-2025 00:18
  
  The Norfolk School Board kicked off its two-day retreat, focusing on major priorities for the upcoming school year, including the search for a new superintendent.        
  
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• Man indicted in connection to October robbery on Newtown Road

  07-07-2025 23:30
  
  Federal authorities indicted John Butler III of Norfolk in connection with a Virginia Beach robbery.        
  
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• Former inmate finds fresh start in Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office kitchen role

  07-07-2025 23:07
  
  Wendy Morelli, a former inmate, starts work in the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office kitchen through the New Beginning Program for reentry.        
  
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• 5 adults, 1 child displaced after Newport News fire

  07-07-2025 22:50
  
  A fire in Newport News displaced several residents but caused no injuries.        
  
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• Two teenagers found shot in Elizabeth City

  07-07-2025 22:38
  
  Police said both gunshot victims are in their early teens. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.        
  
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• FEMA to conduct training exercise at Surry nuclear power plant

  07-07-2025 22:28
  
  The biennial exercise conducted by FEMA aims to test the state and local response to an emergency at the nuclear facility.        
  
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• Overnight road closures on I-64 in Hampton set for Tuesday morning

  07-07-2025 22:24
  
  VDOT plans brief I-64 stoppages in Hampton from midnight to 4 a.m. Tuesday.        
  
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• Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree finalizes $1 billion Family Dollar sale

  07-07-2025 22:24
  
  Dollar Tree sold Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms in a deal worth approximately $1 billion.        
  
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• Man accused of pointing assault rifle at 4 people in York County

  07-07-2025 21:57
  
  The Yorktown man is accused of pointing an assault rifle at four people in a vehicle.        
  
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• Veterans Affairs to reduce staffing by nearly 12,000 by September

  07-07-2025 21:41
  
  Since Jan. 1, the VA has let go of nearly 17,000 employees and expects to lay off an additional 12,000 in the next three months, the department said in a release.        
  
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• Tractor-trailer overturns on I-564 in Norfolk

  07-07-2025 21:32
  
  Virginia State Police investigate a tractor-trailer crash on I-564 near Little Creek Exit with no reported injuries.        
  
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• Update: Body found on burning boat near Midtown Tunnel, officials say

  07-07-2025 20:44
  
  Fire crews responded to a boat fire near the West Norfolk Bridge Thursday morning.        
  
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