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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
After losing in primary, Chesapeake Sheriff David Rosado to run a write-in campaign
CHESAPEAKE — Just one week after losing to challenger Wallace Chadwick in the Republican primary, Sheriff David Rosado announced late Tuesday that he will be a write-in candidate for the job in the November election. The sheriff also reported he'll run as an Independent, and that he was resigning from the local Republican party, which he accused of campaigning against him. 'I'm not conceding. I'm not stepping aside. And I'm not going to pretend that what just happened in Chesapeake was fair,' Rosado wrote in a statement. 'In the Republican Primary, there was over 12,000 votes casted for a position that serves over 253,000 residents. Because there were no Democratic or Independent candidates on the ballot in November, voters who participated in the Democratic primary or received a Democratic ballot had no say in choosing the next Sheriff. That is not a fair process. It's a power grab. It's a coronation. And the people of Chesapeake deserve better.' Chadwick, a longtime Chesapeake police officer who easily won last week's primary with 7,385 votes, or 58%, didn't immediately respond Tuesday to a request for comment. Write-in candidates aren't required to file any ballot access documents, according to the Virginia Department of Elections, but they have to be in compliance with campaign-finance requirements. The local Republican Party issued a statement on its Facebook page, saying it is united in its support for Chadwick. The statement claims that local Democratic leaders had interfered in the race on behalf of Rosado. 'Dave Rosado could have chosen to run as a Democrat or Independent this year and secured a place on the November ballot,' the statement said. 'Instead, he entered an open Republican Primary — giving every Republican voter in Chesapeake the opportunity to make their voice heard. The result was decisive: Republican voters overwhelmingly rejected Rosado by a 17-point margin. 'Now, having lost the confidence of Republican voters, Rosado has aligned himself with a Democrat-backed write-in campaign. This marks the third time in just one year that the Chesapeake Democratic Party — led by Senator Louise Lucas, Speaker Don Scott, and Delegate Cliff Hayes — has attempted to prop up a failed Republican candidate rather than fielding their own Democratic candidate.' Rosado, a native of Brooklyn who moved to Chesapeake in 1999, joined the sheriff's office 23 years ago. He took over in November after Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan stepped down. Chesapeake Republican Party officials were against him from the get-go, Rosado wrote. He accused party leaders of creating 'a culture of exclusion and control, propping up inexperienced candidates they believe they can manipulate, while pushing out those who disagree or dare to stand independently. That's not leadership — that's politics at its worst.' 'They didn't want the most qualified candidate,' Rosado wrote. 'They wanted someone they could control. I wasn't that – and I never will be. This wasn't about the people – it was about the power brokers. I will not stand by while the voices of Chesapeake are silenced.' Staff writer Natalie Anderson contributed to this report. Jane Harper,
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Wear a weighted vest, add an incline and more: 5 tips to make your walks more challenging
Few forms of exercise have exploded in popularity over the past few years like walking workouts. Not only is walking accessible to most, but a growing body of research has found regular walks can support your health and healthy aging. While science suggests that any walks are beneficial, you can get more out of your walking workouts by challenging yourself. 'If you can push yourself and get your heart rate up, it's really helpful,' Albert Matheny, personal trainer and co-founder of SoHo Strength Lab, tells Yahoo Life. Pushing yourself during walking workouts helps with things like burning more calories and building muscle, and it can also boost your heart health, fitness coach Tyneka Pack, founder and chief executive officer of ImPackt Fitness in Owings Mills, Md., tells Yahoo Life. 'When you challenge yourself, your heart works hard and builds stamina,' she says. But Almoni Ellis, a personal trainer in Chesapeake, Va., tells Yahoo Life that your body adapts to become more efficient the more you walk. So it helps to keep stepping up your workouts to get the best results. 'With all exercise, as your body adapts to the movement, it requires an increase in intensity and effort to continually progress,' Ellis says. Looking to take your walking workouts to the next level? Here's what trainers recommend, plus why walking is so good for you in the first place. A flood of recent research has linked regular walks to impressive health benefits. A British Journal of Sports Medicine analysis of data from more than 30 million people found that those who did 75 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (like brisk walking) per week had a 23% lower risk of dying early. Another study, this one published in the Lancet, tracked 700 adults with lower back pain for three years. The researchers found that those who were asked to follow a walking program for six months had fewer issues with back pain returning and more time between back pain flares than those who didn't follow a walking routine. Walking can even support your mood. A JAMA Psychiatry study found that walking for an hour a day can reduce the risk of depression by 26%. 'It also strengthens your muscles and bones and decreases the risks of chronic diseases too,' Pack says. Matheny stresses that any walks is better than none, especially if your activity level is currently lower than you'd prefer. But if you're ready to kick the intensity up a notch, experts recommend doing these modifications to make your walking workouts more challenging: It's easy to get content with moving at whatever speed feels good to you. But if you feel comfortable at your current pace, it's time to take things to the next level. 'Increasing your pace will make it more challenging,' Pack says. Matheny suggests moving at a speed where you start to breathe more heavily and trying to maintain that. Taking shorter steps rather than longer strides, as well as bending your elbows to about 90 degrees and pumping your arms for momentum, can help you maintain a faster clip. Once you feel good at faster speeds, he suggests that you push the pace to the point where you could almost break into a jog, while still sticking with a low-impact workout. You can also track your speed with a fitness app to keep tabs on your progress. Interval training simply means alternating between low-intensity and high-intensity activity in a workout. 'Interval training gives your body an opportunity to push itself while allowing for proper recovery in between intervals,' Ellis says. By keeping your body 'guessing,' it can help to improve your fitness and calorie burn, Matheny says. 'This is a great way to incorporate a low-impact 'high-intensity interval training,'' Pack says. There are a few ways to approach this. One is that you can simply move faster during your walks for a certain period of time, like a minute or two, before slowing down to recover and then speeding up again. But Matheny says you can also incorporate things like step-ups on a park bench during your walks to help quickly increase your heart rate, before continuing with your walk. Just like any form of exercise, ramping up the intensity or distance too fast raises the risk of injury. 'Ten thousand steps a day is the sweet spot,' Pack says. 'But for someone who may only be at 3,000 steps a day, they can gradually add more distance over time.' She suggests adding an additional 1,000 steps a week until you hit your target step count. 'Maybe the first goal is to hit 4,000 a day for a week; then 5,000 the next week,' she says. Matheny recommends adding weights to your walks to push yourself 'after you feel like you can't walk any faster.' But experts agree that a weighted vest is a better option than using hand weights. 'Hand weights can throw off your normal walking gait,' raising the risk of injury, Matheny explains. 'It doesn't give you a good arm workout either,' he adds. Pack agrees. 'A vest gives equal weight distribution; hand weights may not and could be harder on joints,' she says. Many weighted vests allow you to add more weights over time to increase the intensity, giving you plenty of mileage out of this investment. 'Wearing a weighted vest and adding resistance is a great option to challenge your body during walks,' Ellis says. 'That improves bone density and strengthens your core musculature.' This is easier if you're on a treadmill, but you can also walk up hills outside. Walking on an incline 'will increase your heart rate and can incorporate more glutes and hamstring involvement,' Pack says. If you're on a treadmill, she recommends walking at different inclines to switch up the challenge. So that could mean walking at an incline of five, before switching to eight and then back to five, all in the same workout. For outdoor walks, that may simply mean finding a hilly route near you, Matheny says. Overall, trainers stress the importance of keeping things fresh to get the most out of your walking workouts. 'Challenge yourself,' Matheny says.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Homeowners Are Finding Out The Importance Of Choosing a Qualified Pest Control Company
Homeowners Are Finding Out The Importance Of Choosing a Qualified Pest Control Company in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Williamsburg and Norfolk. 'Many customers are now looking for a BBB Accredited company with positive reviews along with a at least 800 online reviews.'— George Pilkington VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 / / -- Why Choosing a Qualified Pest Control Company Matters More Than Ever Local, Accredited, and Trusted: What Homeowners Should Look for in a Pest Control Provider As homeowners increasingly seek safe, effective solutions for unwanted pests, industry experts are emphasizing the importance of choosing a qualified, reputable pest control provider. Not all companies are created equal — and selecting the right one can mean the difference between a quick fix and long-term peace of mind. When evaluating pest control companies, homeowners should consider several key qualifications: 1. BBB Accreditation: A Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation is a mark of trust and credibility. It shows the company adheres to high ethical standards and resolves customer concerns in a timely and professional manner. 2. Strong Google Reviews: A consistent rating of 4.7 stars or higher with genuine, positive customer feedback speaks volumes about a company's service quality, responsiveness, and results. 3. 25+ Years in Business: Experience matters. A company that has been in operation for over two decades has weathered market changes, evolved with technology, and demonstrated long-term commitment to quality service. 4. Local and Family-Owned: Choosing a local, family-owned pest control provider supports the community while ensuring personalized, attentive service. These businesses are more likely to treat customers like neighbors — because they are. 5. Weekly Employee Training: Safety and effectiveness go hand in hand. Companies that provide weekly training for their technicians ensure that employees stay up-to-date on the latest safety protocols, treatment techniques, and pest control technologies. This ongoing education not only protects the technicians but also guarantees safer, more reliable service for homeowners. 'Pest control is more than spraying and walking away,' said George Pilkington, owner of Universal Pest & Termite. 'It's about trust, knowledge, and protecting families from unwanted pests in a safe, effective way.' With summer bringing increased pest activity, homeowners are urged to act quickly — but wisely. Working with a qualified, experienced pest control company ensures the safety of both property and loved ones. Brought to you by Universal Pest & Termite. Founded in 2000, Universal Pest & Termite is a trusted, family-owned pest control provider serving Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, hampton, Williamsburg, York County and surrounding areas in Virginia. Accredited by the BBB and backed by decades of experience, the company offers environmentally conscious pest control and termite control solutions with a commitment to quality and community. Exterminating Companies George Pilkington Universal Pest & Termite, Inc. email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
Ex-Sentara employee admitted filming people in Chesapeake medical facility's restroom for years, documents say
CHESAPEAKE — A former Sentara maintenance worker charged with secretly filming people in one of the health care company's restrooms for years has admitted to the crimes, according to court documents. Jeffrey Leffel, 43, was arrested May 29 after a woman found the phone, according to a document filed in the case. The electronic device was mounted under the sink with a screw and wire system that Leffel had created, the document said, with the camera pointed toward the toilet. The restroom is in a two-story Sentara medical office building, at 1933 Edwin Dr. in the Edinburgh area of Chesapeake. It's a single-occupant, unisex restroom available to all. A sign out front indicates the building is home to a diagnostic center, medical offices, a therapy center and YMCA. Leffel was a maintenance worker and had been employed by Sentara for about nine years, according to a company spokesman. 'Sentara took swift action to terminate the maintenance worker's employment following his initial arrest,' the company said in a statement issued Friday. 'This behavior is reprehensible, and we are fully cooperating with the authorities.' Leffel's attorney, Mario Lorello, declined Friday to comment on the charges. In an interview with police, Leffel said he 'had an addiction' and that it was women he was interested in filming. He said he used his work phone to make the recordings and would retrieve it later in the day. After reviewing the recordings, he copied the parts he liked to his personal cellphone, according to a search warrant filed in the case. While Leffel told detectives he had been doing it for two to three years, police said they found images dating back to 2021. After executing a search warrant on Leffel's phones, police reported finding dozens of images of adult women, and said they're working to identify victims. Leffel is charged with 42 counts of unlawful filming, a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine. More charges are possible as the investigation continues, according to a police spokesman. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim, and who used the single occupant restrooms in the building between December 2021 and May 2025, is asked to contact Chesapeake police. Anyone with information or concerns is encouraged to call the department's crime investigations section at 757-382-8256, or send an email to tdreed@ Jane Harper,
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
New information on Norfolk sailor's death, name of suspect revealed
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The sailor in pre-trial confinement in connection to the death of Seaman Angelina Resendiz's death has been identified by the attorney for Resendiz's mother. There was an initial review officer's hearing at the Naval Consolidated Brig in Chesapeake, where Resendiz's mother, Esmeralda Castle, spoke. Attorney Marshall Griffin, representing Castle, was not at the hearing, but 10 On Your Side spoke to him exclusively, and he confirmed the name of the accused sailor as Jermiah Copeland, who he said will stay in pre-trial confinement due to the seriousness of the charges. NCIS: Body confirmed as missing Norfolk Naval Station sailor; Navy sailor in confinement 'The Navy confirmed that Jeremiah Copeland is the person being detained or confined, on suspicion in this case,' Griffin told 10 On Your Side. Griffin pointed out what needs to happen as the case moves forward. 'The government just has to show that a crime occurred and that there's some evidence that the accused committed the offense,' Griffin said. 'So the process at this stage is kind of built with the understanding that the government is not going to have what I would call a final charge sheet yet.' The initial review officer's hearing determines whether there is continued pre-trial confinement in the case. 'It is distinguishable from, like, bond hearing, because there's no amount of money,' Griffin said. 'It's not about money. The independent reviewing officer is considering criteria to determine whether the individual is a flight risk, or they're likely to engage in other misconduct, and consider the government's evidence whether a crime actually occurred.' Griffin said the specific charges against the sailor are not yet known, and that is still to be determined from the on-going investigation, and the evidence. 'They're probably going to look at cell phone records,' Griffin said. 'They're going to look at anything they have to try to learn more about the relationship, the involvement of other people, to the extent they have any evidence of that.' Castle read a statement by telephone during Monday's hearing, saying 'the person responsible for this horrific loss made deliberate choices that ended Angie's life. Their actions were not a mistake. They were a betrayal of trust, of duty, and of basic human decency.' Said Griffin: 'Obviously, the family is very concerned about the way it was handled, the circumstances that this person, may have been brought into proximity to the victim.' What happens next? 'So, once someone goes into pretrial confinement, the government has 120 days to arraign them,' Griffin said. 'Within those 120 days, they need to hold an Article 32 hearing if they're going to take him to a general court martial, which is the most serious.' Griffin said explanations for any slow response by the Navy to the missing sailor were because it thought it was case of Resendiz leaving voluntarily. 'From what I understand, the Navy's initial reaction was that it was an AWOL case that she had left voluntarily,' Griffin said, 'and that reaction appears to have maybe slowed things somewhat.' Griffin says the family is focused on justice and accountability for anybody involved, 'How did this happen? Were the notification procedures that were in place, were they followed? Did the people who were in place report this, detectives, did they do their jobs? We want to know the person who's responsible for actually hurting her,' Griffin said, '… and any people who were assisting.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
