Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Players from The Party Animals and The Firefighters built and installed a playset for Chesapeake toddler Fisher Blankenship, who was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is treated at CHKD in Norfolk.
The Roc Solid Foundation supports kids fighting cancer across the country + this project brought hope + and fun to the family.
🚧 Accidents
At about 7:16 p.m. on I-64 eastbound near Greenwood Drive, Virginia State Police said 32-year-old Justin Vieira lost control at high speed, hit a guardrail, and his car flipped several times—he was not wearing a seatbelt and later died at Norfolk Sentara Hospital.
🚨 Crime
Norfolk saw a 39% drop in homicides from January to June compared to the same period last year — Police Chief Mark Talbot said crime is down but warned there remains work to be done — as efforts to reduce crime continue.
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Cars and Coffee Chesapeake
8-11 a.m. — Everbowl — Free entry — Sip coffee and enjoy a gathering of car enthusiasts while admiring stunning vehicles.
Vintage Trixie's Curiosity Faire
10 AM – 6 PM — Chesapeake Conference Center — Concessions available — Explore a curious market filled with oddities and whimsical performances.
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