Good morning, Chesapeake.

When Hurricane Helene hit parts of western NC (Sept.

2024), Portsmouth chef Trey Stephens joined disaster relief in Asheville with Mercy Chefs, where he helped serve meals to those affected. Today, Stephens manages the Portsmouth Community Kitchen and continues to share his passion for helping neighbors in need.

Members of the Chesapeake Education Association & teachers asked the school board to oppose a federal voucher program that will shift $22 million annually from public schools & lower accountability standards.

The resolution, set for a vote on Oct. 12, will ask Governor Spanberger to opt Virginia out.

A preschooler died of flu complications in Eastern Virginia, marking the third pediatric fatality this season, according to the Virginia Department of Health — officials remind families to get the annual flu vaccine and practice good hygiene to help prevent the spread.