Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
Good morning, Chesapeake.
Drive Safe Hampton Roads launches its 757 Sober Ride campaign — free rides up to $15 are offered for anyone traveling to or from Hampton Roads for Cinco de Mayo.
The promo code will drop May 5 at 6 p.m. and rides will be available via the Lyft app until 3 a.m. Tuesday — users are urged to book only when ready to ride.
On Friday at around 1:16 p.m., firefighters responded to an accidental garage fire on the 400 block of Broad Bend Circle in Chesapeake’s River Walk section that displaced two adults + three dogs and a tortoise, and the fire was under control by 1:40 p.m. as all residents had safely left.
42-year-old Deric Lee Jr. pleaded not guilty on Friday in court for shooting 63-year-old Regina Banks, an event that sparked a multi-city car chase through Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth—he was arrested after crashing his car on Fawkes Street and now faces charges including second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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.
Dennis O'Hagan's Great Brewery Tour at Big Ugly Brewing
6:30 p.m. — Big Ugly Brewing — Ticket prices may vary — Experience live music and brews at a legendary brewery tour event.
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