Chelsea Church
Asst. News Director/Anchor
Harrisonburg, VA
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!
For month three of our series on Mothering, we are highlighting the importance of listening to your body and knowing when it might be time to reach out to a doctor.
Wright has been volunteering at Sentara RMH for more than 16 years, and he says he’s never had a bad day.
Most kids want a fun party, cake and lots of presents for their birthday, but Cameron Stone wanted to celebrate turning 7 years old by helping others.
Throughout the month of October, students in the exceptional learning programs across the Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro area left it all out on the court as their peers cheered them on from the stands.
By opening a new storage and equipment repair building, volunteers can now store hospital beds on location as well, rather than at another location, which they have been doing for several years.
Pregnancy can look different for different women, but there are things you can do to help the nine-month journey go as smoothly as possible, starting with taking care of yourself.
Over the next nine months, WHSV will be highlighting mothers and mothers-to-be about the challenges and excitement that expecting women face.
September is National Attendance Awareness Month, and Augusta County Public Schools is reminding students and their families that every day counts.
Beth Rodgers and her husband Bo started this festival as a way to merge two things close to their hearts, bluegrass music and veterans.
Teachers at Guy K. Stump are ready for a new year thanks to a generous donation from Hollister Incorporated.
Police officers respond to different types of calls each day, and some of those calls result in bringing home a little four-legged friend... At least that was the case for one Harrisonburg police officer.
Nawaz said this is the first time a donor has made this type of contribution for this extended amount of time.
After about 8 years on Water Street, NewBridges has moved to a bigger and more welcoming space in Court Square.
Trainers are given 100 days to get their rescue horses ready for this competition and learn the necessary skills to be adopted out.
Nate Whiting is one of only three other 15-year-olds in the U.S. who have completed a 100-mile race in under 24 hours.
Four people took on a challenge of riding nearly 400 miles on bikes to raise money for The Hope Loves Company, a nonprofit that supports children and young adults who have family affected by ALS.
Over the years, Frankie has made frequent trips to the museum and has made a lot of fun memories there. She thought the outside should be just as fun as it is on the inside.
A bookstore in Waynesboro is working to find new homes for old books.
Fallen trees at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg have been turned into a story walk for the entire community to enjoy.
Back in 2021, the couple found out that Michaela could still safely carry a baby, and In Vitro Fertilization gave them the chance to do that without passing the genetic disease onto their baby.
The Monster Project was a fun way for two different grade levels to practice skills they were learning in the classroom.
In 1972, he stepped into a brand new Blue Bird school bus and hit the road with the Blue Streaks.
Some children dream about what they want to be when they grow up, but a 3-year-old girl in Staunton has already made her dream a reality.
A group of local organizations is working together to make sure our community members have access to food they need.
On Monday, April 3, Rockingham County Future Farmers of America students will be hosting a Heritage Dinner at Friedens Farm.
A team of community members have been working to make Augusta Christian Academy a reality since last year, and work is already being done to make it happen just in time for the new school year.
The Augusta Jeep Club is all about paying it forward and helping community members in a time of need.
A program in Staunton is getting students more excited to read and learn.
A man from Missouri who has been on the run for 15 years was arrested in Luray this week.
Rockingham County Public Schools was awarded a $28,000 grant as part of the McKinney-Vento Homeless ARP ESSER fund, which was used to fund a playground at First Step in Harrisonburg.
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.
A man from Richmond is now considered a Master Hiker after hiking all 41 of Virginia’s State Parks.
A wrestler at Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro has made history becoming the first student at the school to be nationally ranked.
February 1, 2022 is a day many of us will never forget. It was a day that two brave officers made the ultimate sacrifice on Bridgewater College’s campus.
After a week, the ramp was built, and a barrier was removed.
This will be the second bench made from recycled plastic in the town. The first one was made in the Fall after six months of collecting material, and it now sits in the lobby of Town Hall.
At the start of this school year, the Care Closet moved into a bigger space in a prime location in the school. It also gained some great help from students looking to make a difference.
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.
For 25 years, Linville United Methodist Church has been making warm meals to deliver to people all across Rockingham County once a month.
An 8-year-old boy in the Valley is continuing his holiday tradition of giving back.
All-Temp wanted to give back to the community that has supported them over the years. So, they decided to give away a new energy-efficient heating system to someone in need.
The program just wrapped up for the season and was able to serve more than 12,000 people.
A P.E. teacher at River Bend Elementary School is back doing what he loves most.
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.
Alexandra Szucs has worked at Spotswood Elementary School for five years where she’s been able to combine her passion for environmental science with her love for teaching.
The newest member of the New Market Police Department is a 2-year-old yellow lab named Benelli.
He said SMP changed his life and helped him regain his confidence. Now, he’s on a mission to help others look and feel their best.
John and Margie joined a group on Facebook back in 2020 just looking to make connections during a time of isolation. Neither of them expected to actually find the person they would want to spend the rest of their lives with.
For Cecilia Hawkins, it was just five minutes with Harrisonburg Lt. Leon Byrd back in 1989 that led her to make a positive change toward a better life.
Some third-graders at Fulks Run Elementary School are working to make a difference in their school and community.
