Chelsea Church
Asst. News Director/Anchor
Harrisonburg, VA
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Chelsea Church joined WHSV-TV in May of 2019. She anchors the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts Monday-Friday alongside Kayla Brooks.
Chelsea was born and raised here in the Valley. She grew up in Staunton before moving to Harrisonburg to attend James Madison University.
While in college, Chelsea worked as the HealthWise reporter for CBS19 news in Charlottesville. You may have also heard her on the radio with WSVA news where she worked as a news reporter.
Chelsea loves exploring her community and getting to know more people in the Valley. She is always looking for story ideas for Tell me Something Good, so send them her way!
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A police officer ended up making a new four-legged friend when responding to a call.
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For about five years, a woman from Elkton has been sewing blankets and giving them away to people who could use a little extra warmth and comfort. This time around, she’s got the help of some local middle schoolers.
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It started with just one walker bag for a friend in joint therapy, but has turned into hundreds of items for strangers turned friends at the hospital.
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From blankets, scarves, and hats to jewelry and other pieces of art, the Craft and Chat for Charity group is always looking to create something special to give to those in need.
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Some third-graders at Fulks Run Elementary School are working to make a difference in their school and community.
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From volleyball to baseball and everything in between, Hite has been a dedicated and reliable referee for all sports in the Valley.
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Each trainer is assigned a horse that would be unadoptable and has 100 days to train them to learn the skills needed to be adopted. Lezotte got Ferrari.
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It’s had an especially good yield this year. Sheriff Chad Cubbage said they’ve harvested 120 bushels of potatoes and sweet corn, around 300 bushels of cabbage, and the list goes on.
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A woman in Rockingham County has made it her mission to spread joy by creating cards.
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Good coaches can make a big difference. That’s why a James Madison University football alum created a nonprofit aimed at giving back and helping coaches and their families in a time of need.
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Local health officials said numbers are looking good in the Valley, slowly coming down as expected, but there are some red flags as we head into the holidays.
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Virginia State Police have cited a Rockingham County school bus driver after a train crashed into a bus on Wednesday afternoon.
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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank received a donation of 1,000 turkeys from The Giant Company to hand out to people in need ahead of the holidays.
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After a tight race, the newcomer declared his victory early Wednesday morning, getting 51 percent of the vote over Terry McAuliffe with 49 percent.
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People in the Valley will soon have to change their dialing habits as a new area code is being introduced to the region.
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While the mental health crisis is nothing new, the pandemic highlighted some issues within the mental health system.
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Supply chain issues and mail delays are pushing more people to start their holiday shopping early, but the Better Business Bureau is reminding folks to shop safe and smart so that they do not become a victim of a scam.
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The Silver Ghost Association made a stop in the Valley Thursday on its 1,600-mile tour across the U.S.
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The CDC has updated its guidance on underlying medical conditions associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
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The Blue Ridge Children’s Museum is looking for volunteers to help install a natural playground in Waynesboro.
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The price of bacon is more expensive than it has been in the past 40 years.
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A teacher at Waynesboro High School is working to meet that challenge and have the voices of his students heard.
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VDOT is working on plans to widen the I-81 to three lanes, both north and southbound, from Exit 243 to 247.
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The Biden administration is proposing to require financial institutions to report any deposit or withdrawal of more than $600 to the IRS.
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The DOC is facing a shortage of more than 1,600 correctional officers.
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Aside from getting the vaccine and following mitigation strategies, the health department is reminding the public another important way we can stop COVID-19 in its tracks: contact tracing.
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The opening of the new Dunkin’ in Waynesboro was long awaited by many, but over the past few weeks, several people have reported that it’s been the most expensive coffee run they’ve ever made.
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A steel beam was put up outside the downtown station on the 10th anniversary of the attacks. It was a piece that was recovered from the World Trade Center, which was destroyed on September 11.
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70 percent of students with mental health disabilities were not registered for accommodations, but only 20 percent said they did not want them, according to the report.
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Abigail Fernald was diagnosed with PTSD, after working on the COVID unit in a hospital for nearly a year.
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The Recovery Marketing Leverage Program was created to help by leveraging local marketing dollars through a local match of the state grants funds.
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School is back in session in the Valley, and that means more kids will be on the road walking to school and possibly more buses on your daily commute.
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Many hotels have enhanced their cleaning protocols and are working to limit contact with guests as much as possible.
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Governor Ralph Northam has proclaimed August 1-7 to be Virginia’s Farmers Market week.
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Animal shelters in the valley are struggling to make room for pets coming through the door.
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The Senate Armed Services Committee voted 23-2 to approve legislation that would, if enacted, require women to register for Selective Service to potentially be drafted in the military.
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The Augusta County Fair is back! The fun kicked off with a big crowd coming out Tuesday evening, and it continued Wednesday in the show barn.
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Starting August 15, inmates at Middle River Regional Jail will only be able to receive digital copies of personal mail through their tablets or housing unit kiosks.
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Staunton City Schools has been gathering input from the community on how the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund should be used.
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The Federal Trade Commission announced this month they will be strengthening its enforcement on the “Made in the USA” standard. The USDA is following suit by reviewing its labels as well.
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Vehicle thefts are at the highest during the summer months, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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The City of Waynesboro came up with a fun and interactive way to promote downtown businesses and local talent in the area with the Reading Ramble.
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School boards across the Valley have been discussing state mandated policies to prevent discrimination based on gender identity.
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The Red Wing Roots Music Festival is back in Mt. Solon this weekend for another year of fun after the pandemic canceled the event in 2020.
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Water hauling companies across the Valley have seen a major increase in demand for people needing their swimming pools filled.
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The goal is to increase competition in agriculture and bring an overall boost to farmers’ earnings.
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The payments will be up to $300 per month for each child under the age of 6 and up to $250 for children ages 6 through 17.
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Waynesboro Bridge Solar, LLC, based out of Pennsylvania, is hoping to get a special use permit to install solar panels on some land in Augusta County.
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AugustaK9Trails in Staunton has been offering rehabilitative care, hydrotherapy and fitness programs to dogs in the area for just over a year now.
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The opening of the Virginia Museum of Natural History in downtown Waynesboro is still a few years away, but some artifacts have already made their way to town.
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