WAVY.com Articles: April 8, 2020

Senators call for assistance to mortgage servicers to avoid ‘housing finance system crisis’ 2 die, 7 hospitalized after at least 60 test positive for COVID-19 at Orange County nursing home After season cut short, VB school celebrates 8th-grade basketball players by going door-to-door with pompoms, signs President Trump jokes he’ll “take a look” at giving pardon to Joe Exotic Michigan woman arrested for murder in toddler’s death Disney+ hits 50 million subscribers after five months Va. senators Warner and Kaine push for funding to support local journalism in future relief bills Gloucester County works to expand broadband access for residents during pandemic Police: 1 dead, another seriously injured after separate shootings Wednesday night in Portsmouth Congress breaks tradition during pandemic; House members can submit bills electronically Home health care workers make plea for personal protective equipment — and a local woman answers Virginia man files lawsuit against Northam claiming executive orders violate state constitution Northam calls for deeper look into racial disparities in virus deaths as Virginia’s data remains incomplete Virus death toll at Canterbury reaches 35 She’s still fighting for her husband, and to keep ODU wrestling alive Man injured in shooting on Oak Street in Suffolk Hampton Jazz Festival canceled due to coronavirus Volunteers including Congresswoman Elaine Luria distribute food at drive-thru site in Hampton Local restaurant owner stuck 3,900 miles away in Morocco In Depth: See what Congress is doing to keep people employed Chesapeake teen uses 3D printer to make mask tension relievers for front line workers Northam provides license fee deferrals, approval for restaurants and distilleries to sell mixed drinks Human rights group says detainees at ICE facilities at risk Latino workers ‘disproportionally’ hit by COVID-19 layoffs, business closings, leaders say Coronavirus response: More help on way for small businesses, lawmakers say Male sustains life-threatening injuries in shooting on Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News Lawmakers look to add more money to emergency fund as small businesses report issues accessing loans Lawmakers push for more groups to get stimulus money It’s harder to stay safe at home for domestic violence victims – what’s being done? Dominion: Significant new natural gas generation not viable Coronavirus claims an unexpected victim: Florida vegetables Country singer Luke Bryan pulls prank on wife Colorado girl who pioneered medical marijuana for seizures dies following battle with coronavirus Virtual rally-goers say VA’s minimum wage increase shouldn’t wait as coronavirus restrictions strain budgets 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among inmates and staff in Virginia state correctional facilities Congressman announces $1.85M to fight coronavirus in Hampton Roads Countries start thinking about easing up on restrictions VPRJ staff will wear masks, quarantine newly-committed inmates to prevent spread of COVID-19 Eastern Shore reports first death from COVID-19 Tyler Perry pays for groceries during ‘senior hour’ at Kroger stores in Georgia, New Orleans ‘It’s not frustrating, it’s scary’: Local business owner needs SBA loan money to survive Virginia launches educational ‘VA TV Classroom’ teacher-led instruction Virginia’s Three Rivers Health District confirms first COVID-19 death Easter weekend fun; Your virtual and ‘social distancing-friendly’ guide Even as virus deaths mount, governments eye exit strategies Northam moving Virginia’s June 9 primary to June 23, recommends moving May local elections to November USO offers programs for families in a time of social distancing Non-resident property owners sue Dare County over restricted county access due to COVID-19 pandemic Today’s Takeout: Virginia Beach Restaurant Association Chatting with Joe, About Joe Before Tonight’s Brand New Chicago Fire! Cuteness alert! Virginia Zoo welcomes first baby sloth Facebook is Keeping Neighbors in the Know Computer Concepts: Remote Repairs Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans NC Wednesday update: 53 COVID-19 deaths; at least 60 confirmed cases at Orange County nursing home Riverside implements no-visitor policy during COVID-19 crisis Bernie Sanders dropping out of 2020 presidential race Harris Teeter to limit number of customers in stores during coronavirus outbreak Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 8, 2020 Virginia Aquarium offers virtual lessons, resources during COVID-19 closure Virginia COVID-19 Wednesday update: 12 new deaths reported as cases top 3,600 Ways to make working and teaching from home a success Blog: Not All Wet, But Some Showers And Storms At Times. School counselors work to help students with COVID-19 challenges Local nonprofit needs help to give meals to homeless community during COVID-19 crisis Hampton woman surprised with 35-car ‘social distance’ parade for 80th birthday Survey asks how many people in each state admit to drinking while working from home