Good morning, Chesapeake.

A Chesapeake police officer was hurt after his patrol vehicle was hit head-on on Friday early morning on South Military Highway by a suspected drunk driver—his seat belt lessened the injuries, and the driver, who was also taken to the hospital—faces DUI charges pending.

A former nurse at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is accused of reusing needleless syringes while administering IV medications in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit from July 24, 2023 to January 20, 2025 — the hospital is contacting affected patients, noting that no patient illnesses have been reported, and advising free bloodborne pathogen testing at two campus locations until July 31 by calling 757-312-2189.

Terrance Edwards Jr., a former JMU guard who played well at Louisville, took part in Thursday's 71st Annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament and scored 16 points including a key play that gave him an extra point — a move he said built on his strong days at JMU.

Roger Brown’s squad lost 81 to 75 as the Portsmouth Sports Club advanced into the semifinals.

On day three of the Portsmouth Invitational, East Carolina guard R.J.

Felton scored a game-high 25 points—19 in the first half—for the Portsmouth Partnership squad. Former Virginia Tech guard Sean Pedulla finished with 22 and hit two late buckets that gave K and D Rounds a 94—93 win and sent them to the finals.

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.

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.