Chesapeake Daily Local Headlines: Crash closure, payment glitches, and on-demand rides
Chesapeake, VA – March 5, 2026 – Centerville Turnpike crash closure, new sheriff nonprofit, e-check glitches, and HRT OnDemand rideshare rollout.
Top local headlines
Centerville Turnpike crash closure snarls morning traffic
A stretch of Centerville Turnpike South was closed in both directions Thursday as crews responded to a motor-vehicle crash. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and expect delays while the scene was cleared.
City e-check payment problems: Treasurer warns of technical issues
If you tried to pay city bills online by e-check and ran into errors, you weren’t alone. The Treasurer’s Office says its newly deployed e-check system is experiencing technical problems tied to a third-party vendor product. The city’s IT team and the vendor are working on fixes; in the meantime, residents may need to use alternate payment methods if time-sensitive.
On-demand public rides now available in Chesapeake
A regional on-demand ridesharing option is now available in parts of Chesapeake through Hampton Roads Transit. Riders can request a trip through an app or by phone and get picked up within a short window, but only inside a defined service zone. The city says the zone includes major job and errand hubs such as the Summit Pointe/Greenbrier area, City Hall, the DMV, Chesapeake Regional Hospital, Chesapeake City Park, and nearby retail destinations.
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office announces new nonprofit ‘Hope Foundation’
The Sheriff’s Office says it has formed a new nonprofit, the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Hope Foundation, aimed at supporting local outreach and services. The initial focus includes help for seniors and people with special needs, along with partnerships supporting community programs. The Sheriff’s Office says funding decisions will go through a board process to keep the effort accountable and transparent.
Quick take
Between a major roadway closure, a hiccup in online payments, and new transportation and community-support initiatives, it’s been a nuts-and-bolts kind of week in Chesapeake: getting around, getting bills paid, and getting help to neighbors who need it.
Sources
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/centerville-turnpike-chesapeake-closed-due-130514241.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/chesapeake-sheriff-office-launches-nonprofit-021339124.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/chesapeake-e-check-system-experiencing-211821167.html
https://www.whro.org/business-growth/2026-03-04/need-a-ride-three-hampton-roads-cities-are-offering-on-demand-ridesharing
