Friday, April 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Chesapeake. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sundae Scoop is opening its new location today at 1249 Cedar Road, Suite 111 in Chesapeake where the first 200 guests will get free scoops. Mayor Rick West along with local fire and police departments will attend the grand opening event from 12-9 p.m — raffles and door games are planned. 13 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police identified the body found in a Chesapeake pond near the Kroger behind Battlefield Boulevard North and I-64 on Sunday as Sean Stogsdill, 38 — he was reported missing a day earlier and details of his death remain under investigation. 3 WTKR
- ➤ Chesapeake police investigated a body found in a pond near Woodlake Drive and Sentinel Drive on April 13th and identified the victim as Sean Stogsdill with the cause of death pending. 13 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virginia's updated health dashboards now show a 50% drop in maternal deaths from 2021 to 2024—cutting rates from 49.2 to 24.5 per 100,000 live births. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the upgrades on Thursday as part of his effort to improve data on pregnancy and child health—adding more metrics on preterm births, infant mortality, and prenatal care. 13 News Now
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Gospel Brunch
12-4 p.m. — 701 Battlefield Blvd N — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful brunch with uplifting gospel music, karaoke, and fun games.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lavender Fire: Songbird Sessions
7-11 p.m. — WXYZ Bar & Lounge Chesapeake — Check out five talented local female singer/songwriters in this showcase of creativity and talent.
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