WAVY.com Articles: April 29, 2020

Police: Vehicle speeding over 95 mph refuses to stop, crashes in Hampton Virginia Poison Center sees spike in calls amid COVID-19 Portsmouth Police: Man stabbed, seriously injured on Hawthorne Lane Man seriously injured in shooting on Tazewell Street in Portsmouth Williamsburg officials encourage voters to cast absentee ballots; outline plan for in-person voting Hampton University asks for community donations to support students during COVID-19 pandemic Norfolk PD celebrates woman’s 97th birthday with social distancing, ice cream truck and flashy signs US senators from Virginia urge more food assistance during COVID-19 Newport News Public Schools hosting Facebook Live forum for students, parents, staff Tupac Shakur filed for unemployment in Kentucky and governor could hardly believe it Stimulus check issues for more than 8 million Americans without a bank account California 14-year-old speaks out after video shows officer pinning, punching him Sandbridge text alerts now available for road closures due to flooding and hazards Watch: Will you see a meat shortage at the store? What lawmakers are doing to spike supply A tale of two restaurants: The best of times, now the worst of times IWCS announces additional remote hotspots for students in need of internet access Rivera adds offensive firepower with first draft class NCAA allows name, image and likeness compensation for student-athletes Lawmakers divided on Trump’s meat processing order 19-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting in Franklin Mother concerned after HRRJ puts inmates on lockdown to prevent spread of COVID-19 ODU plans to reopen the university for 2020 fall semester Price gouging, illegal evictions: Virginia attorney general busy with COVID-19 complaints Lawmakers encourage states to allow hospitals to resume elective procedures Union at odds with Trump’s order for meat processors Some Texas businesses can reopen on Friday — but some lawmakers say it’s too soon House Democrats push for support for federal support for public service workers House opts not to meet in person next week; plans underway to ensure safe return to Capitol Gym owner suing Virginia gov. represented by state senators Baseball Hall of Fame cancels July inductions due to coronavirus; Jeter, Walker, Sizemore, Miller to be honored in 2021 Celebrating the Class of 2020 Virginia National Guard has more than 530 personnel ready or working on COVID-19 response Show your support this Friday for National ‘School Lunch Hero Day’ VPRJ nurse charged after allegedly smuggling ‘contraband’ into jail Chopper 10: VB Police form a line of cars to honor retiring Chief Jim Cervera Ocean Lakes student helps develop website to locate COVID-19 testing Gov. Northam announces additional relief for private student loan borrowers ODU’s oldest living graduate dies at 105 Local bank processes more than $288 million in SBA applications in 48 hours Tyson Foods doubles bonuses; increases health benefits and protections for frontline workers Virus sends economies plunging; glimmer of hope on treatment VB police form line of cars to honor retiring Chief Jim Cervera Northam: Elective surgeries, non-emergency dental work can resume Friday Take a look inside an Arkansas Tyson plant amidst COVID-19 NC April 29 COVID-19 update: Current hospitalizations spike to highest number so far The Neighborhood Harvest is Delivering More than Before! The Virginia Beach SPCA is Helping Finders and Keepers! Today’s Takeout: The Butcher’s Son Hyde County reports first COVID-19 case Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 29, 2020 Missing man last seen Monday near wooded area in Gloucester NC pick-your-own strawberry farm closes after 8 workers test positive for coronavirus Virginia April 29 COVID-19 update: Daily cases, hospitalizations still trending up statewide, Tidewater’s growth in cases slows Mattel honors ‘everyday heroes’ of coronavirus pandemic with new collectibles Anti-vax groups target COVID vaccine before one even exists Make-A-Wish continues mission during pandemic US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck Blog: Nice Today! Possible Flooding Thursday. Teacher parade for Oceanair Elementary encourages not only students, but the entire family Thousands of Illinois nursing home workers expected to go on strike Costco to require face coverings for shoppers ‘We have to find a way to get the beach open’: Developer Bruce Thompson says without it, some VB businesses may not survive Newport News PD hires specialists to help with domestic violence — city’s top 911 call during pandemic After furloughing 95% of workers, Busch Gardens and Water Country owner seeks federal loan Outer Banks chef helps cook meals for school kids, hospital workers