Chesapeake Daily Local Headlines
Chesapeake, VA – February 27, 2026 – City presses Dominion for answers on high bills, election guide posted, and new heart test arrives locally.
Here is what Chesapeake residents are talking about heading into the weekend, from utility bills to voting deadlines.
1) Dominion bill questions head to the utility
City leaders say they are pressing Dominion Energy for answers after residents reported higher-than-typical electric bills. A letter from City Manager Christopher Price asks the utility to explain what is driving the spikes and what customers should expect next. The city says it will share Dominion’s response once it is received.
2) Special election guide is live for April 21
The city posted a one-stop voter guide for the April 21 statewide special election, including the key dates locals need most. Early in-person voting is set to begin March 6 at the Voter Registrar’s Office. The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is April 10, and the deadline to register or update registration is April 14. Election Day voting runs 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the guide also spells out return rules and deadlines for ballots cast by mail.
3) A new land conservation tool gets a public briefing
The Planning Department is hosting an informational meeting March 9 (5 to 7 p.m.) at the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways Museum to walk rural property owners through a proposed Transfer of Development Rights program. The city says the idea is to support farmland and environmentally sensitive land preservation goals outlined in the newly adopted 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Staff will give a presentation and take individual questions.
4) New heart testing option for hard-to-explain chest pain
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare says it is now offering coronary microvascular dysfunction studies for patients who have ongoing angina-type symptoms even when major coronary blockages are not found. The health system says the testing can help close a common diagnostic gap for people who have been cycling through repeat evaluations without clear answers.
Community note
At Chesapeake Central Library, an all-day ‘At the Table with Black History’ activity invites residents to browse for recipes inspired by Black stories and drop copies into a collection box. The library says it plans to compile submissions into a community cookbook at the end of the month.
