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Virginia overdose deaths continue to drop as Chesapeake offers free Narcan training
1+ week, 2+ day ago (151+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Overdose deaths across Virginia have dropped about 70% over the last five years, according to officials with the Chesapeake Health Department and they want to keep that trend going, through training and awareness. Health officials are offering free Rapid…...
Proposed Mill Stone battery energy storage system in Chesapeake nears vote from city leaders
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (920+ words) A battery energy storage system works by pulling power off the grid during off-peak hours, typically at night, and pushing it back onto the grid when demand is highest — during heat waves, winter storms, or other high-usage periods. "When a…...
Gas prices pressuring Chesapeake locals and visitors to rethink their Memorial Day weekend travel
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (313+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Memorial Day weekend is here, and for the roughly 40 million Americans hitting the road, higher gas prices are a major factor in how — and whether — they travel. Lawrence Benson is making the drive from Manassas, Virginia to the…...
Work truck driver dies after three-truck crash in Chesapeake
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (174+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Another man has died from a crash involving three trucks on Tuesday morning, according to Chesapeake police. Police said a work truck was driving southbound on the Route 168 bypass near Hillcrest Parkway when it hit the guardrail on…...
Chesapeake fitness studio owner partners with unique nonprofit that's helping her nonverbal son find his voice
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (425+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Kandice Broadnax opened Ascend Bungee Fitness in Chesapeake in 2022. While the studio is a big part of her life, she said her son, Bryson, is her whole world. Bryson was diagnosed with autism when he was 3. "Originally, he…...
Kiggans and Luria prepare for a potential congressional rematch in Virginia
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The race for one of Virginia's most closely watched races for Congress is already kicking off, setting up a potential rematch between Republican Jen Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria. Kiggans was elected to Congress in 2022 and four…...
Hybrid-electric seaplane startup 'Tidal Flight' expands operations in Chesapeake with $538K investment
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (829+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Hampton Roads aerospace startup is making waves in the aviation industry with plans to transform coastal transportation through hybrid-electric seaplanes that can land on any body of water. Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that Tidal Flight will invest…...
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5+ mon, 1+ day ago (14+ words) Chesapeake's Summit Pointe hosts over 100 local vendors at new Second Saturdays community market WTKR...
Virginia Breeze expands to connect Hampton Roads with western cities
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (463+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A new public transportation option is coming to Virginia, aiming to improve east–west travel across the state. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation will help launch a new Virginia Breeze bus route, called the…...
Virginia Beach police warn parents about dangerous “Benadryl challenge”
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (300+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend known as the Benadryl challenge that officers say some teens in the community have already attempted. Lt. Kevin Lokey said police are aware…...