Chesapeake

Developers have withdrawn their application to build the Mill Stone Energy Center battery energy storage system in Chesapeake, Virginia. The project was set for a city council vote but was pulled on the day of the scheduled public hearing.

Two women face charges after multiple dead animals were found and others were seized during a South Norfolk residence search. A hearing in Chesapeake determined custody of the seized animals from the condemned property.

Two Panda Express restaurants in Chesapeake and Norfolk are participating in a nationwide promotion for National Drive-Thru Day on July 24, 2026, offering a free eight-inch plush and a $15 promotional card with purchases.

The westbound inside lanes of I-64 near the I-464 interchange in Chesapeake were closed Monday night with a detour in place as police assisted an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. A Virginia Department of Transportation traffic alert confirmed the closure.

Eight people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Land of Promise Road in Chesapeake, Virginia. Injuries were not life-threatening, with seven adults and one juvenile taken to the hospital.

Three people, including two juveniles and one adult, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Chesapeake, Virginia.

The Chesapeake Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate Jordan Alexis Hernandez, a 28-year-old who was last seen on June 10.

Truck drivers are facing higher diesel prices, with the national average at $5.01 per gallon. President Donald Trump's recent speech did not address the issue, which is a concern for the trucking industry. Drivers at Frank's Truck Stop in Chesapeake highlighted diesel prices as a primary worry.

One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in Chesapeake on Thursday night, according to police. The incident occurred in the evening and is under investigation.

An overnight road closure is scheduled for Battlefield Boulevard South at the Great Bridge Bridge in Chesapeake, Va., from 10 p.m. on July 16 until 4 a.m. Friday for essential maintenance work, affecting both northbound and southbound lanes.

A Chesapeake man won $358,082 in the Virginia Lottery after purchasing a Cash 5 with EZ Match ticket online on June 30. He was notified of his win via email from the Virginia Lottery following the drawing.

Virginia is among the states affected by a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce. Other headlines include housing funds for Helene-damaged housing, a federal lawsuit against HUD, Busch Gardens Williamsburg's tax debt, and the selection of a new superintendent in Chesapeake.

A proposed battery storage plant in Chesapeake meets the city’s requirements, but local neighbors oppose the project. The article raises questions about whether a new Virginia law will support energy storage initiatives.

Chesapeake selected Doug Brubaker as its new superintendent with a 5-4 vote following an extended search. The appointment comes after the previous superintendent announced his retirement.

Virginia Beach and Chesapeake have introduced microchip scanning stations to help reunite lost pets with their families. The stations aim to address the issue of pets running away, particularly during summer events like fireworks that can distress animals.

The Chesapeake School Board has selected Dr. Doug Brubaker as Chesapeake Public Schools' superintendent. The board previously reopened its search for a new superintendent in May to find the best candidate.

A child was injured after shooting themselves in the hand with a firearm on Ivystone Way in Chesapeake on Sunday afternoon. Authorities responded to the 1200 block at 3:24 p.m. and made contact with the victim.

Benefit Road in Chesapeake, VA is closed between Bunch Walnuts Road and Blacksmith Trail due to a multi-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and sedan. No estimated time for reopening has been provided.

Wargo Automotive & Machine Shop Service in Chesapeake remains closed following a fire on July 12. The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to the incident on Battlefield Boulevard but confirmed the business will not reopen.

VDOT will implement overnight closures on I-64 West in Chesapeake starting July 12 for the I-64/I-464 Interchange Exit 291 Ramp Improvements Project. Detours and full closures of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes Chesapeake Segment are also expected.

Multiple dead animals were discovered in a South Norfolk residence during an investigation into animal cruelty and child abuse. The home was deemed unsafe and uninhabitable, with an adult and child found living there.

Chesapeake's planning commission recommended limits on data center construction locations, with debates over the issue continuing as the City Council prepares to make the final decision.

Campostella Road in Chesapeake is closed from Portlock Road to Atlantic Avenue due to downed powerlines. Dominion Energy reports 1,125 customers without power, and the city has not provided an estimated reopening time.

Grocery Outlet's Indian River-Chesapeake location will hold a grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The store's operators will donate $1,000 to RESET INC, and the location will be independently owned by Betty Poggioli.

A Chesapeake homeowner, Blair Hess, was fined after failing to appear in court related to neighbor complaints about his 'junkyard' on Tyre Neck Road. The issue has been reported by 10 On Your Side's Andy Fox.

Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Chesapeake have adopted a regional 'one bin' recycling initiative, causing concern among a Hampton Roads recycler about moving away from blue bins.

A family of four and two pets were displaced after a kitchen fire in the South Norfolk section of Chesapeake on Monday evening.

A woman was injured after a single-vehicle crash Monday night in the Western Branch section of Chesapeake, as reported by police.

Three men and a juvenile male were injured in a shooting in Chesapeake, as reported by police. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.

A Portsmouth police officer was injured in a crash involving a group of law enforcement motorcycles after a Fourth of July parade in Chesapeake when an SUV turned in front of them without yielding.

Elbow Road is closed in both directions at Crestfield Drive in Chesapeake due to a vehicle crash. There is no timetable for reopening the road.

Jeffrey Leffel was sentenced for secretly filming people in a unisex restroom at a Sentara Health facility in Chesapeake. The incident occurred at the Sentara Family Medicine and Pediatrics facility off Edwin Drive.

A man was seriously injured and another was taken into police custody following a shooting on Railroad Avenue in Chesapeake, Virginia, on June 29 around 3:35 p.m., according to the Chesapeake Police Department.

A juvenile was apprehended after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a wrong-way crash on the Gilmerton Bridge in Chesapeake, Virginia, at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday. The vehicle fled police and entered oncoming traffic during the chase.

A two-year-old child drowned at a residence on Greenview Road in Chesapeake and was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital. The incident occurred on Sunday night.

Two people were displaced by a fire in a second-floor apartment in Chesapeake's Brentwood neighborhood, Virginia. No injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross is providing housing assistance.

Two people were displaced by a house fire in Chesapeake, Virginia on Sunday afternoon, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Two people were hospitalized after a crash at the intersection of Kempsville Road and Sharron Drive in Chesapeake's Greenbrier neighborhood on June 27 at around 2 p.m., according to the Chesapeake Police Department.

A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Mount Pleasant Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, as reported by the Chesapeake Police Department on June 28 at approximately 1:30 a.m.

Chesapeake firefighters contained a small house fire caused by a washing machine. Three adults safely evacuated the scene, and further damage was prevented due to the rapid response.