Chelsea Church
Reporter and Weekend Anchor/Producer
Harrisonburg, VA
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Chelsea Church joined WHSV-TV in May of 2019. She is the anchor and producer of the weekend newscasts at 6:00 and 11:00, and she is a Multimedia Journalist covering Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro.
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, so send them her way!
In just 10 hours of deliberation, the jury found Chauvin guilty of second and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter.
Drivers in Augusta County that use Route 250 will no longer need to take a detour when heading through Churchville. The bell Creek Bridge along Churchville Ave. is now open to traffic.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Shenandoah Valley Social Services is raising awareness by planting pinwheel gardens.
On Tuesday, a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty all three charges. Chauvin could get up to 40 years in prison.
Sweet Nana Cakes in Waynesboro was recently awarded $3,500 from the Virginia, Lodging and Travel Association’s Door Dash Restaurant Operator Relief Grant Program.
Gyms are asking for federal relief while working to bounce back after taking a hard hit from the pandemic.
Family and friends were at Staunton’s Gypsy Hill Park today celebrating a very special birthday.
Since opening back in November, the Blue Ridge Tunnel has been a popular spot. It’s become so popular that crews are now working to provide more space for even more visitors.
Linda Hirw said it started with her 83-year-old father.
Weinberg said blood clots are always treated as a serious medical issue. The severity of blood clots can range from being easily manageable with medication to blood clots in the brain, which can lead to significant medical problems and potentially death.
Staunton City Council discussed multiple measures during Thursday’s meeting that led to a split vote among councilmembers.
Around 2,500 people Got vaccinated Friday at James Madison University’s Convocation Center. Mass vaccination clinics like this are something The Virginia Department of Health plans to continue.
Six of the properties that were part of the Augusta County Courthouse expansion plan are back on the market after the County put them on hold for purchase.
A couple in Craigsville is using their passion of photography to give back to others in the community by offering free photo sessions in return for donations to the Craigsville Food Pantry.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recently launched a new service where students and families can schedule a free, one-on-one meeting with an advisor to help them complete the form until June 30th.
It’s that time of year again when you might see some black bears out exploring parts of the Valley.
The new school year is set to begin Aug. 10 and end on May 25. The plan now is for students to return to the classroom five days a week, which has been the goal for the past year.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, farmers markets had to shift their operations and rethink how to continue serving customers.
The bike shop sold through almost every bike they had last year, so Black Dog Bikes did what they could to keep the shop floor from being empty.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed a bill, which will require car manufacturers to sell a certain percentage of electric or hybrid vehicles. The goal is to reduce air pollution.
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank will be acquiring 4.16 acres of land behind its building on Laurel Hill Rd. to expand its property, something to food bank says is much needed.
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors voted this week to increase both the meals and lodging tax by 2% starting on July 1.
Community members in Dayton celebrated a very special milestone Friday, Evah Roller’s 100th birthday.
Valley Community Services Board (VCSB) received over $147,000 to plan projects targeting unaccompanied homeless LGBTQ youth between the ages of 18 and 24.
As more people are getting vaccinated, they may be looking to plan a family vacation this summer. But is it safe to travel if your children have not gotten the shot yet?
Augusta County’s Board of Supervisors votes to move forward on the Verona Pedestrian Improvement Project.
Sentara RMH opened its new Heart Failure Clinic this month with hopes to improve patient outcomes and keep people from coming back to the hospital.
Students across the state in 4th through 12th grade are getting the chance to learn about renewable energy in a creative and challenging way.
Virginia Housing is financing a four-story development for seniors, and construction of what will be the Gateway Senior Apartments is already underway on Pinnacle Dr.
Fishburne Military School kicked off a food drive for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank at the beginning of the month and have already raised enough to provide over 4,000 meals for people in the community, and they’re not done yet.
The House of Representatives passed an amendment that would create the first grant program dedicated to supporting LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Crews are taking down the old wooden poles, putting in the foundation and putting up new 66-foot steel poles to replace them.
Augusta County Battalion Chief Josh Bailey said there were not any flames showing on the outside of the home, but they found thick smoke after opening the back door.
Over the course of the pandemic, she said her patient load has increased about 20 percent, and the pandemic has proven to have gotten harder for teens as each month passes.
After nearly eight years of sitting vacant, Ladd Elementary School in Waynesboro will soon be put to use again.
Staunton Sheriff Matt Robertson is running for re-election this November.
If you’ve registered for a COVID-19 vaccine, it’s important that you answer your phone when you get a call.
The Trump administration changed the policy to end criminal prosecutions for people who unintentionally harmed birds, even if one’s actions led to harming a species.
Augusta County Administrator, Tim Fitzgerald is representing the Central Shenandoah region on the Governor’s Vaccine Distribution Committee.
A medical cannabis production company has submitted license applications in Virginia to serve Health Service Area 1 by building a facility in Staunton.
Sports betting has been live in Virginia for over a month now, and millions of dollars have already been wagered, bringing in thousands of dollars in tax revenue.
The main entrance of Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton will be closed through Friday evening at 5:00 as work continues on the park’s historic restoration.
During the pandemic, many people are looking for activities they can do outdoors, but one organization is asking hikers to hold off on their plans.
The restaurant prepared 65 to 70 meals to give to Waynesboro police, firefighters and EMS crews for free. The event was curbside so first responders didn’t have to leave their vehicles to get their warm meal.
A Waynesboro woman is raising money and awareness for the Greater Augusta Coalition Against Adult Abuse (GACAA) by running and walking 200 miles.
Staunton City Council toured Middle River Regional Jail Thursday to get a better understanding of the facility’s overcrowding issue and see how it’s affecting inmates.
Some community members in the Valley are feeling frustrated after signing up for a vaccine clinic only to be turned away when they get to the door.
The new bill makes it so agencies, like the departments of Conservation and Recreation, Transportation, and the State Forester, are incorporating that data into their plans.
The owners of Chicano Boy Taco are following through on plans to expand to the Richmond area, pushing through the challenges that came with 2020.
Tony Pugliese has owned the Ciro’s Pizza in Stuarts Draft for over 30 years and has gotten to know his community fairly well.