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Nina Ramirez said her dog required emergency vet care after a February board-and-train, and trainer Kiley Wright announced on Oct.

17 that Ki’s K-9 Training is permanently closing amid animal cruelty charges (with investigators noting a dog death and seizures by Chesapeake Animal Services).

Chesapeake Bay achieved its highest-ever water quality score at 56% on the 2026 Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card — evidence of ongoing conservation efforts along Virginia’s Eastern Shore, which earned 76% and showed improved underwater grasses.

Local health providers urge families to protect themselves as flu season begins by watching for symptoms like fever and cough — a Virginia preschooler's death in September highlights the risk.

Dr. Gregory Pierce from Patient First recommends flu shots, frequent hand washing, and keeping sick children home.