Chesapeake Local News – Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Daily Chesapeake

Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Good morning, Chesapeake. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ The Great Bridge Women’s Club and Elizabeth River Project hosted Treakle Elementary students on an educational tour of Paradise Creek Nature Park today to learn about local wetlands and wildlife — the event connected park observations with classroom lessons. 3 WTKR

CHESAPEAKE EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

The Gothic Market

11 AM – 3 PM — Chesapeake Conference Center — Free entry — Experience a unique Gothic and Halloween horror exhibition inspired by pop culture and folklore.

Sat, 5/30/26

Saturday, May 30th, 2026
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Spiritual Empowerment Conference

7-10 p.m. — Chesapeake Conference Center — Free admission — Experience a transformative evening focused on faith, leadership, and personal growth with dynamic speakers and worship.

Fri, 6/5/26

Friday, June 5th, 2026
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CHESAPEAKE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

CHESAPEAKE JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

CHESAPEAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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