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Gas prices pressuring Chesapeake locals and visitors to rethink their Memorial Day weekend travel
8+ hour, 43+ min 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
1+ day, 12+ hour 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 man recounts septic truck and train crash; truck driver expected to recover
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (321+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " A Chesapeake man who witnessed a septic truck and a trash crash on Yadkin Road last week is sharing his experience and urging neighbors to stop, look and listen at all railroad crossings. Chesapeake Police say the driver…...
New details on two human trafficking cases in Virginia Beach
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (374+ words) Human trafficking continues to be a problem in our region, and two recent cases highlight some of the issues. The WTKR Investigative Team uncovered new details on the cases. A search warrant outlines how 68-year-old Marvin Boomer allegedly thought he…...
Crash on Route 168 leaves one man dead, three seriously hurt
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (322+ words) WTKR Crash on Route 168 leaves one man dead, three seriously hurt CHESAPEAKE, Va. " One man was killed and three men were seriously injured when three trucks crashed on Tuesday morning, according to Chesapeake police. Police said a work truck was…...
Thousands expected to attend 2025 Chesapeake Jubilee
1+ year, 6+ day ago (134+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " The Chesapeake Jubilee is back! The annual festival opens Friday night and runs through Sunday. According to Jubilee organizers, more than 35, 000 people attend every year " enjoying. .. Thousands expected to attend 2025 Chesapeake Jubilee CHESAPEAKE, Va. " The Chesapeake Jubilee is…...
Chesapeake city council begins process to create data center guidelines for the city
1+ week, 3+ day ago (462+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Chesapeake City Council has is taking the first step toward creating a formal policy governing where data centers can be built in the city " a move that comes after a proposal last year to build one next to…...
Virginia traveler on MV Hondius not showing signs of hantavirus; VDH says public risk is low
2+ week, 1+ day ago (312+ words) The Virginia traveler who was on the MV Hondius " where three people died and several others became ill from hantavirus " has returned home and is not showing signs of the virus, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). VDH…...
Virginia voters to decide on redrawing congressional district maps
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a. m. " 7 p. m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the'Virginia Department of Elections" website....
Chesapeake engineers expect Elbow Road to reopen in August as Virginia Beach continues expansion on project
4+ week, 1+ day ago (480+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " April marks six months since a section of Elbow Road has been closed due to construction on the Elbow Road project. The $84 million project spans across two cities, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Construction has been underway since September…...