Good morning, Chesapeake.

LS Greenlink will break ground on its new cable manufacturing facility in Chesapeake Monday afternoon—this project will cover 96.6 acres, create over 300 jobs and include a 7,500 square-foot modern building expected to be the tallest in the Commonwealth when completed in 2027.

A Norfolk man—Donte Rodrick Mondy—was sentenced Friday to eight years and one month in prison for federal drug and firearms charges after Chesapeake police, ATF, and Norfolk police linked him to selling over 20 grams of drugs including fentanyl and cocaine.

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.

Chesapeake Ride of Silence

6:30-8:15 p.m. — Chesapeake City Park — Registration required — Honor those injured or killed while cycling on public roadways with an 8.5-mile ride.