Chesapeake News

A couple of would-be burglars got creative when they tried to break through a cinder block wall of a Chesapeake pharmacy.

Chesapeake, Va. - Chesapeake police are searching for a man in connection with a shooting in the 200 block of Coventry Close.

In a special weeklong series, the Daily Press tells the stories of the notorious looters, brigands and bloodthirsty privateers who terrorized Hampton Roads centuries ago.

One man was transported to the hospital Saturday morning after his house caught fire in the 600 block of Sparrow Rd.

Chesapeake firefighters rescued a man from a burning house in the Indian River section of the city early Saturday morning.

The images show the man in a convenience store on April 12 shortly before the 7:30 p.m., investigators say.

Emergency personnel have responded to a gas leak in the 100 block of South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake police officials said.

But according to some college students, there are some other gifts your high school senior may not even know he or she wants, yet.

Mike Voight, the second leading rusher in North Carolina history and a two-time Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year, has died.

Leah Jones, an 18-year-old college student from Chesapeake, will be featured on the ABC-TV show "Duets" tomorrow, May 24.

While most people agree something needs to be done to help traffic roll along Dominion Blvd., many don't want to pay to see the nightmare go away.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the cities of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach until 4:15 pm EDT.A A 3:26 pm EDT, a severe thunderstorm was near Fentress and moving to the east at 10 mph.A This severe thunderstorm will be near Princess Anne by 3:45 pm EDT and near the Pungo area by around 4 pm EDT.A Radar have indicated some weak ... (more)

Those vacationing to the beach this summer will find at least a few minutes shaved from their travel time thanks to a new VDOT initiative.

The group is rallying to protect Americans, especially children, from toxic chemicals - in support of Senator Frank Lautenberg's Safe Chemicals Act, a bill to overhaul antiquated laws governing toxic chemicals.

A memorial service for Carlos Dwight Johnson, 40, Chesapeake, Va., who died Thursday, will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ, 1717 Judson St., Evansville.

The eye seems to be toward the skies lately with UFO sightings in Phoenix and Israel at the temple mount and with the Mexican government releasing official UFO documentation and video/radar images to the public.A In addition to the UFO phenomena are frequently reported moon anomalies.A Local Cheapeake, VA resident reported seeing small orbs that ... (more)

Police are investigating a rash of car break-ins in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake.

Conner Clark, 13, makes a sad face while standing in a holding cell inside the Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

E.W. Jackson, a minister of Chesapeake, VA comments on his qualifications as he seeks the Republican nimination for U.S. Senator Jim Webb's seat.

One of my recent articles entitled " America's Next Ten Supermodels: The World's Hottest Models on their way to superstardom " received such great feedback, I decided to continue the series with the following articles: "America's Top Ten Video Vixens" , "America's Top Ten Swimsuit Models", "America's Top Ten Fitness Models", and "Hampton Roads' Top ... (more)