Virginia’s second most populous city continues to grow and thrive thanks to regional efforts, Mayor Rick West said during Chesapeake’s State of the City address on Wednesday. “I know that this address is about our city, but I think it’s fair to say that without the tremendous alliance of the mayors in this region, our individual successes would be much smaller,” West said. About 800 people .
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Shoppers searching for a good deal or the perfect gift used to flock to Spring Hill Mall on the weekends. But last Saturday afternoon, the inside of the mall was empty, and the trickle of people outsi.
CHESAPEAKE — Council member and former NFL player Don Carey will challenge Mayor Rick West in November’s mayoral election — and he’s switching political parties to do so. Carey, who made an unsuccessful bid for a statehouse seat as a Republican last year, has gained the backing of one of Virginia’s most powerful Democrats — Don Scott, the Virginia House speaker — as well as the Chesapeake .