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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Chesapeake. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of animals from a closed North Carolina shelter were moved to the Norfolk SPCA where staff are treating sick pets and preparing the animals for adoption — 39 in total, including five dogs and over 30 cats. The shelter asks the community for donations as it works to find permanent homes for the animals, with one dog and one cat already adopted. 13 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Perdue AgriBusiness on Barnes Road in Chesapeake is celebrating 25 years as a vital shipping hub that supports more than 1,300 local farmers and nearly half of Virginia's soybean crop. The facility loads over 100 ships and 16,000 containers of soybeans each year to international ports—driving local business and export strength. 13 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chesapeake families are searching for affordable childcare as school begins soon—Jamie Childress, a father and YMCA vice president, said the program runs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers financial help to qualifying families. 3 WTKR
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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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