Good morning, Chesapeake.

On Sunday, the Coast Guard found a 19-foot Aquasport boat capsized near the fourth island along the CBBT around 4:20 p.m. and is asking for public help to identify its owner while a search was underway Monday — its registration is VA 2834 BW.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined 38 other state attorneys general in asking Congress to ban pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies to protect small, independent stores.

He said the move would cut conflicts of interest that hurt local businesses—and Governor Youngkin must respond by May 2 at 11:59 p.m.

An Inspector General report noted staff burnout and rising patient enrollment at the Hampton VA Medical Center—inspectors advised improvements to manage the workload.

The VA North Battlefield Outpatient Clinic in Chesapeake will open on Thursday—expected to serve nearly 200,000 Southside veterans and ease pressure on the main facility.

Gospel Brunch

12-4 p.m. — 701 Battlefield Blvd N — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful brunch with uplifting gospel music, karaoke, and fun games.

Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival 2025

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Chesapeake City Park — Free admission — Celebrate creativity at this family-friendly arts festival, rated 6th nationally by artists.

Tidewater Strider Marathon

7 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Rest Stop at Mile Post 4 — Registration required — Experience one of the flattest and fastest marathons in Virginia.

10th Annual Touch-a-Truck

10 AM – 3 PM — Greenbrier Mall — Free entry — A hands-on event where children can explore their favorite vehicles and meet the professionals behind them.

BikeFest

1-4 p.m. — Dismal Swamp Canal Trail — Free for the whole family — Celebrate Bike Month with family-friendly bike activities, food trucks, and music.

Cars and Coffee Chesapeake

8-11 a.m. — Everbowl — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of coffee and camaraderie while admiring beautiful cars from various makes and eras.