Good morning, Chesapeake.

Chesapeake firefighters battled a residential fire on the 1200 block of Shillelagh Road on Sunday morning—arriving at 8:30 a.m. after citizens reported smoke and flames—and quickly controlled the blaze with no injuries as investigators remained on scene to determine the cause.

Crews in Chesapeake broke ground on a new manufacturing facility for LS Greenlink Monday — the project covers nearly 100 acres, will include a 750,000 square foot building with a tower over 600 feet tall, and is expected to create more than 300 jobs.

Governor Glenn Youngkin, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, and the mayor of Chesapeake attended the event, and the facility will be completed in 2027.

Virginia students are preparing for state tests while school counselor Rebecca Lendyak-McMahon advises parents and kids to watch for anxiety signs like headaches, stomachaches and shakiness.

She recommends calming techniques such as deep breathing, a healthy meal, rest and practice with sample questions—steps that can boost confidence on test day.

Portsmouth mother Elizabeth Ripley founded the MLW Movement: Virginia Fentanyl Awareness (in honor of her son Michael who died in September 2021) after sharing her grief on National Fentanyl Awareness Day.

The nonprofit will hold its fourth annual event in June (to distribute opioid overdose prevention kits) with the health department.

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.