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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Chesapeake. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The 1300 block of Executive Boulevard in Greenbrier is closed due to a water main break, and crews are working to repair the damage while drivers are advised to use alternate routes. 13 News Now
- ➤ A trash truck caught fire near the intersection of McCosh and Rutledge on Friday while a Chesapeake reporter covered tips on fires linked to improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries; the waste crew dumped its cargo so firefighters could safely extinguish the blaze. 3 WTKR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Prices for gas rose another cent on Friday with the national average now above $4 a gallon—a reflection of global tensions and seasonal demand. Chesapeake drivers may see higher costs as planned oil releases and easing shipping rules take time to lower fuel prices. 13 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chesapeake Public Schools held its annual State of the School System address to highlight expanded technical and career programs and a new partnership with Old Dominion University. Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton, who will retire in July, guided nearly 500 attendees through the division’s Empower 2025 plan (a key element in preparing students for life after high school). 13 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior right fielder Taylor Ryan turns past championship losses into motivation as she leads Hickory's softball team in her final season while aiming for a state championship. Her hard work in practice earned her Virginia Region 5A Player of the Year honors — a testament to her leadership on the field. 13 News Now
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Chesapeake Recycles Day
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Western Branch High School — Free entry — Partnering with local services to recycle a wide variety of items in Chesapeake.
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Chesapeake Arts Festival
1-5 p.m. — Chesapeake City Park — Free entry — Celebrate the arts with exquisite artwork, live music, and culinary delights at a vibrant community festival.
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Tidewater Strider Marathon
7 a.m. — Rest Stop at Mile Post 4 — Registration fee varies — Experience one of the flattest and fastest marathons in Virginia.
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Khedive Motor Corps Shrimp Feast
ALL YOU CAN EAT Shrimp Feast — 1-7 p.m. — Khedive Shrine Center — Tickets limited — Dive into fried and steamed shrimp with live entertainment and fun activities for the whole family.
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