Chelsea Church
Anchor/Producer
Harrisonburg, VA
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Chelsea Church joined WHSV-TV in May of 2019. She is the anchor of the weekday newscasts at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and the producer for the 6 p.m. newscast.
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 got her start with video journalism with BreezeTV on JMU's campus.
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!
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:39 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:27 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
After a week, the ramp was built, and a barrier was removed.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:40 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 1:50 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 10:59 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 8:00 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
For 25 years, Linville United Methodist Church has been making warm meals to deliver to people all across Rockingham County once a month.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 11:11 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
An 8-year-old boy in the Valley is continuing his holiday tradition of giving back.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 12:43 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 11:49 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
The program just wrapped up for the season and was able to serve more than 12,000 people.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 6:51 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
A P.E. teacher at River Bend Elementary School is back doing what he loves most.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 12:14 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 5:45 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 11:36 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
The newest member of the New Market Police Department is a 2-year-old yellow lab named Benelli.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 2:07 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 10:59 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 11:41 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 8:00 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
Some third-graders at Fulks Run Elementary School are working to make a difference in their school and community.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 11:10 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
A James Madison University student is back on campus this fall after taking a semester off and the summer to hike the entire Appalachian Trail.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 10:27 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
From volleyball to baseball and everything in between, Hite has been a dedicated and reliable referee for all sports in the Valley.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 11:41 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
One woman from Grottoes said the office in Harrisonburg did much more than that. They gave Gloria Munson her life back and helped her get back to doing the things she loves.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 10:51 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 12:23 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 11:06 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
A woman in Rockingham County has made it her mission to spread joy by creating cards.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 10:37 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:44 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
A new nonprofit in the Augusta County area is working to help pets get out of the shelter and into their forever home.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 1:21 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
It’s that time of year again. Students will soon be heading back to school, and a local barber shop and beauty salon is sending them back in style.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
Sgt. Fox came up with the idea of building a fence around the playground to keep kids out of the busy road.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 11:03 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
New Beginnings Church in Harrisonburg gave children in the area the chance to meet local first responders and learn more about what they do for the community, including air medical crews.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 1:24 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
After about 15 minutes of fighting with the fish, Burkett was finally able to pull the fish to shore. It was so big, he needed to use both hands to get it on the bank.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
All Cohan has wanted for the past nine years, was to see his mother, who just turned 93 years old, and give her a hug. So, Team Gleason made that happen.
Augusta County church helps Kentucky community rebuild from disaster after December tornado outbreak
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 11:31 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church and Julian Bussells
On June 4, 11 team members with Spring Hill Presbyterian Church - ECO made the 637 mile trip over to Hanson, Kentucky to lend a helping hand to families whose homes were destroyed by a tornado.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 10:55 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church and Julian Bussells
The past two years have been very challenging for families and children, especially when it comes to education. That’s why the Shenandoah Valley Kiwanis Club used its Coolest Pet Contest to help raise money for the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Tutoring Network.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 11:08 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church and Julian Bussells
While there are a lot of opportunities in Virginia for youth in the foster care system to pursue higher education and get a college degree, the majority of them are unlikely to do so, but Dennis Villeda is a different story.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 12:05 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
Inflation and supply chain shortages are creating challenges for many of us, but one nonprofit is overcoming those obstacles to continue feeding the need.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 6:50 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church and Julian Bussells
A nonprofit working to improve the lives of people living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has given a man in the Winchester area the opportunity to plan the trip of a lifetime.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 5:52 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
New Bridges Immigrant Resource Center has been working to build a community where everyone can thrive for more than 20 years.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 12:34 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
26 percent of the U.S. adult population lives with some sort of disability, and many of the homes that are available don’t even come close to meeting current or future needs.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 11:11 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
For 10 years, the Scholars Latino Initiative (SLi) has been helping create opportunities for students at Harrisonburg High School.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 2:25 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
The Caregivers Community Network is a program that allows JMU students to offer respite to caregivers and spend quality time with older adults in their community.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 12:28 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
Central Valley Habitat for Humanity works from the ground up to help build safe and affordable homes for local families struggling to make ends meet.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 10:45 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
The organization fuels people to be more independent and helps to bridge the gap to affordable and reliable transportation.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 11:20 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
Through play time, arts and crafts and song, Generations Crossing has several ways different age groups can create bonds and learn from each other.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 10:47 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
The Sadie Rose Foundation is a community for those who grieve.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 12:29 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
Friendship Industries was founded in 1964. It was the first organization in the community to provide commercial work and training opportunities for people with disabilities.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 at 7:03 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
A joint funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 9, for the two officers who were shot and killed on the campus of Bridgewater College.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 at 6:50 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
Since 1983, Kingsway Prison and Family Outreach has been helping inmates and people coming out of prison get re-established in the community.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 10:31 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
The New Community Project works with partners around the world to bring social justice and ecological healing to our local community.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 10:48 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
Strength in Peers has been providing peer recovery for people who are struggling with substance use, mental health and other trauma-related challenges since 2015.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2022 at 11:01 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
Anicira’s Veterinary Center is hosting a Happy Neuter Year Tuesday, January 18, where it will be offering free neuter surgeries to 100 male cats in the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County area.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 at 11:35 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
Ava Care of Harrisonburg has been serving the community since 1984. The organization helps women who are at risk of or are facing unintended pregnancies.
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