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Saturday, January 31st, 2026

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Good morning, Chesapeake. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Utility crews from Virginia Natural Gas prepared for winter weather by staging equipment across Hampton Roads — the company set up trucks and resources from Virginia Beach to New Kent County early Friday morning and has additional help coming from Georgia if conditions worsen.  13 News Now

CULTURE NEWS

  • Chesapeake restaurant Andiamo Ristorante and Pizza Napoletana on Battlefield Boulevard serves authentic Neapolitan pizza crafted by the Scire brothers with ingredients imported from Italy. The restaurant uses a pizza oven that bakes pizzas in 80 to 90 seconds (open every day except Monday).  13 News Now

HEALTH NEWS

  • The American Red Cross reported a critical blood shortage after winter weather canceled 50 blood drives in Virginia, reducing collections by 1,500 units at local hospitals like Sentara. Officials warn more cancellations are expected — residents in the coastal area are urged to donate blood promptly.  3 WTKR

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Valentine's Day Cocktail Class

    1-4 p.m. — Branches Tasting Room — $45 per person — Learn to craft 4 Valentine’s-inspired cocktails with a sweet chocolate pairing.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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  • Strider Distance Series #3

    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Rest Stop at Mile Post 4 — Entry fee applicable — Compete in 10K, 20K, or 30K races along the scenic Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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