One man is dead after an overnight shooting Sunday in Chesapeake. Officers responded about 3 a.m. to the 500 block of Coveside Lane, about half a mile away from the Greenbrier Mall, Chesapeake police said in a news release. They found Jeremiah Joseph Casarez, 30, shot multiple times. He died at the scene. Investigators are […]
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Thousands attend Trump rally in Chesapeake Friday
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands of people turned out to hear former President Donald Trump at a rally in Chesapeake Friday, a day after the first presidential debate with President Joe Biden. Supporters wave to Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Chesapeake, Va., Friday, June 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve […]
Thousands gather for Trump rally at Chesapeake farm
Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at a campaign rally before a crowd of thousands Friday in Chesapeake, the day after sparring with President Joe Biden in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign season. In a bid to help flip Virginia red, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will appear publicly with Trump […]
17-year-old died in early Saturday morning shooting in Chesapeake
The victim in a fatal shooting in Chesapeake early Saturday morning was 17 years old, police revealed Monday. Police responded to the 3000 block of Parkside Drive, a residential area off of Stalham Road, at 3:29 a.m. Officers searched the area “thoroughly” before finding the boy, who was suffering from a gunshot wound, police said. […]
Donald Trump plans rally in Chesapeake on Friday after presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump plans to attend a Friday rally in Chesapeake following his first debate with President Joe Biden, according to Trump’s campaign website. Trump will hold a 3 p.m. event at the Historic Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake, located just off the Chesapeake Expressway. First reported by The Hill, Gov. Glenn Youngkin will also […]
One dead after early morning shooting in Chesapeake
One man is dead after an early morning shooting in Chesapeake, according to police. Authorities responded to reports of gunshots in the 3000 block of Parkside Drive, a residential area near Stalham Road, around 3:29 a.m. Saturday morning, according to Chesapeake police. Police said they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound. First aid […]
Large commercial fire in Chesapeake Monday
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – A large fire broke out at a commercial building in Chesapeake Monday afternoon. Crews were called to the two-alarm fire in the 1200 block of Executive Boulevard around 4:30 p.m., according to Lt. Shaun Williams with the Chesapeake Fire Department. This is in the Greenbrier area of the city. Video provided […]
Oyster numbers see big rebound in Chesapeake bay as Maryland harvest also hits new record
Oysters across Maryland and Virginia waters are experiencing a rebound thanks to ongoing conservation efforts in specific locations. The Chesapeake Bay Program has announced that efforts to restore healthy oyster reefs in 10 Chesapeake Bay tributaries by 2025 are on track to be achieved. In the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, Chesapeake Bay Program partners, […]
Sense of “un-easement” for Chesapeake woman after Dominion Energy revelation
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Imagine building a garage or shed on your property only to be told you have no right to? It happened to one Chesapeake woman when she found her detached two-car garage is actually sitting on Dominion Energy’s easement. Kendall Irving bought her home in the Hickory neighborhood of Chesapeake in 2021. […]
Wind turbine struck by lightning at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — On Monday, a wind turbine at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center was struck by lightning. The turbine caught on fire, but was extinguished due to the rain from the storm. Luckily, the building itself didn’t sustain any damage. CBF Brock Center General Manager Chris Gorri issued the following statement: […]
Chesapeake crab numbers decline. What will that mean for your summer crab feast?
Tim Glatfelter, whose business is crabs, doesn’t get too excited about the annual blue crab census conducted by Maryland and Virginia. Some years, to be certain, the census can be alarming. In 2022, the census reported a record low estimate, causing some mild agita among watermen and those who make a living on the tasty […]
One killed during shooting in Chesapeake, near a 7-Eleven
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — One man is dead after a shooting in the 5100 block of W. Military Highway, near a 7-Eleven, police said. Around 6:25 p.m., Chesapeake Police Department responded to a report of a man being shot at a business. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was transported […]