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!
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 12:39 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
A bookstore in Waynesboro is working to find new homes for old books.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 9:56 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
Fallen trees at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg have been turned into a story walk for the entire community to enjoy.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 10:07 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 12:28 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
The Monster Project was a fun way for two different grade levels to practice skills they were learning in the classroom.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 1:42 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
In 1972, he stepped into a brand new Blue Bird school bus and hit the road with the Blue Streaks.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 12:03 PM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
A group of local organizations is working together to make sure our community members have access to food they need.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:28 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
On Monday, April 3, Rockingham County Future Farmers of America students will be hosting a Heritage Dinner at Friedens Farm.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:05 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:50 AM EDT
|By Chelsea Church
The Augusta Jeep Club is all about paying it forward and helping community members in a time of need.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 11:01 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
A program in Staunton is getting students more excited to read and learn.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 3:16 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
A man from Missouri who has been on the run for 15 years was arrested in Luray this week.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:51 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
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.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 11:21 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
A man from Richmond is now considered a Master Hiker after hiking all 41 of Virginia’s State Parks.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:36 AM EST
|By Chelsea Church
A wrestler at Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro has made history becoming the first student at the school to be nationally ranked.
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.
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