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🌱 Dan Hoffler's next chapter leads back to Greenbrier

Chesapeake, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Chesapeake! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dan Hoffler's next chapter leads back to Greenbrier
  • ECSU pilots reach new heights at Chesapeake competition
  • Norfolk travelers scramble after nationwide flight ground stop

Also on today's calendar: NEW UAD 3.6 Appraisal Changes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call an angry carrot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 55 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 54, low: 38.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dan Hoffler, real estate pioneer who helped spearhead the development of Town Center, announces retirement (pilotonline.com) — Dan Hoffler is retiring from the real estate company he founded, but his next chapter brings him back to Greenbrier, where the business took root. The developer who helped build Virginia Beach's Town Center plans to work alongside his son on a 100,000-square-foot industrial complex less than a mile from his starting point.
   

• ECSU aviation team wins at regional competition (reflector.com) — Chesapeake Regional Airport hosted a record-setting finish for Elizabeth City State University's aviation team at October's regional collegiate flying competition. The Vikings placed second overall, their best showing ever, with wins in preflight inspection and message drop, while Raine Caverly-Horn earned Region X Coach of the Year.
   

• ‘Roll with it': Norfolk air passengers face canceled flights and long delays (dailypress.com) — A nationwide flight ground stop upended travel at Norfolk International Airport, with more than a dozen departures canceled or delayed by Saturday morning. Chesapeake native Elizabeth McClanahan was among those waiting Friday night, hoping to reach her fiancé in Florida, while other passengers faced overnight delays or turned to rental cars.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you're like me and you like old black and white movies then you will love a movie called All About Eve starring Betty Davis.
    You will not be disappointed. Made back when Hollywood knew how to tell a wonderful story. I looked it up on Hulu. Make popcorn and make an evening… (Nextdoor Norcova Estates)
  • Does anyone use this kind of testing strips.
    Got sent to me then wasn’t eligible for this kind but they couldn’t take them back. Told me to throw them away. Not open. Have two boxes (Nextdoor Windrose Farms)
  • Aspen Dental Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Dental Office Manager in Chesapeake. Apply here.
  • L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-CHESAPEAKE SQUARE in Chesapeake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chesapeake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Portsmouth

  • Portsmouth certifies City Council election results, Whitaker defeats Moody by 21 votes (wtkr.com)
  • Portsmouth senior apartment resident says broken elevator makes it difficult for neighbors to leave home (wtkr.com)
  • Top JUCO Edge Includes WVU Football in Final Group (wvsportsnow.com)

Virginia Beach

  • Virginia Beach Children's Art Classes studio inspired by owners' children (pilotonline.com)

Ok Chesapeake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call an angry carrot?" — A steamed vegetable (Thank you Kathy J. for sending it in!)
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