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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Chesapeake. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, crews rescued an adult and a dog from a 30-foot catamaran on the James River after it lost power while seeking shelter from Hurricane Erin—Suffolk Fire-Rescue and Newport News Fire used boats to take them safely to Decoy's while leaving the vessel in rough waters. 3 WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office has launched the Veterans PTSD Program at the Correctional Center to help incarcerated veterans with mental health challenges—providing weekly behavioral and talk therapy sessions that start on Wednesday. Helena Barker, the program's counselor, works with nine veterans each week to help ease their trauma and start a new path forward. 13 News Now
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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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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.
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Thursday Night Cruise-In at Dairy Queen
3-6 p.m. — Dairy Queen Grill & Chill — Free entry — Show off your wheels and enjoy a casual afternoon with fellow car enthusiasts.
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Full Moon Yoga Session
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Holistic Treehouse — Mats provided — Experience a grounding yoga session under the enchanting full moonlight.
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Black Ink: Block Party & Lit Fest
12-5 p.m. — Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library — Free entry — Celebrate storytelling with cookbooks, live performances, and interactive workshops.
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