Good morning, Chesapeake.

Local Navy sailor Matt Hall returned home today from a four-month deployment and his 2-year-old daughter greeted him at the airport.

His daughter made a paper chain calendar at Primrose School to count down the days until his return + his family prepares to welcome twin girls soon.

Virginia State Police pursued a suspect in a black Mercedes A220 without headlights on George Washington Highway at 2:35 a.m. Friday until the car suffered a tire failure near Canal Drive — the driver then fled on foot in Chesapeake — and police are now searching for him.

Officials report that the Port of Virginia has become a hotspot for stolen cars which are disassembled and shipped overseas to places like Turkey, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates—tracking these operations remains challenging due to organized networks using fake IDs and fraudulent documents.

Families can save money during Virginia's three-day sales tax holiday, which ends tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. Financial expert Jennifer Wright from Bank of America advised setting a budget—school supplies $20 or less, clothing up to $100, and select EnergyStar and WaterSense items qualify for the tax break while online purchases are also eligible if shipping is not counted.

Chesapeake and Hampton Roads Transit are advancing their Bus Rapid Transit project as Phase 2 of the Connecting Chesapeake study begins.

The study will compare two routes — one offering quick service and one covering more neighborhoods — while refining ridership estimates and gathering public input.

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.

Symphony Under the Stars

6:30-10 p.m. — Chesapeake City Park — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening picnic with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra beneath the stars.