WAVY.com Articles: December 18, 2020

Light the Way: 2020 fades as we look for a new light NTSB: Weld failure reason why barge broke loose from mooring, damaged Buckroe pier VB Deputy Chief Tony Zucaro retires Seton Youth Shelters announces plans for new campus in central VB USNS Medgar Evers returns from deployment in time for Christmas Teen killed after saving mom from domestic attack: ‘What he did in the defense of his family was incredible’ Essential workers are vying for vaccine prioritization ahead of CDC recommendations No injuries reported as crews contain blaze in Savannah, Georgia UNC-CH suspends 3 fraternities following drug investigation, arrests US Space Force unveils new name of troops: Guardians WATCH: Twist on porch pirate crimes captured on video in Missouri Raleigh police cleared in May shooting death of armed robbery suspect, Wake DA says 3 days later, first person to receive COVID-19 in Virginia talks about how she feels Book of Boba Fett: ‘The Mandalorian’ post-credits scene suggests new Star Wars project A CLOSER LOOK: ‘Justice for Angie’ contacted about some human bones US lawmakers still left with questions after briefing on government cyberattack FCC funds to expand broadband to millions of rural Americans College students recruited as teachers to keep schools open Gov. Northam announces funding to improve food access in underserved communities Water your Christmas trees, US agency warns Demand is low for COVID-19 antibody drugs, but shortages loom Tom Cruise wraps ‘Mission: Impossible’ production early after rant over COVID-19 protocols Appeals court upholds ruling over Bronx Zoo elephant: Animals are not ‘persons’ Hokies All Access: Virginia recap, Fuente’s status, Babcock addresses football future, bowl streak, Love Initiative, Shane Beamer flashback Another casualty of 2020: The magic of the snow day Norfolk teachers union calls recent policy change on virtual learning a ‘betrayal’ WATCH: Video released of Missouri officers charged with assaulting inmate Northam announces new e-referral system to connect ‘vulnerable Virginians to health and social services’ Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center offering Holiday Adoption Special Moderna vaccine becomes second authorized for emergency use in US Norfolk State talks plans for $40M donation from billionaire and philanthropist Mackenzie Scott COVID-19 relief negotiations hit a snag as deadline looms near Gov. Northam donates COVID-19 convalescent plasma in Richmond Stimulus check update: Congress passes 2-day bill to avoid shutdown as COVID relief talks continue Bon Secours distributes COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to frontline workers Santa’s helpers to fly over Hampton Roads in a helicopter Saturday afternoon Watching a chance for a wintry mix Christmas Day Virginia Supreme Court affirms Suffolk court’s decision to dismiss oystermen’s case over pollution 16-year-old boy sustains life-threatening injuries in shooting in Hampton Friday VIDEO: Norfolk’s Keyontae Johnson awake, gives message on Twitter days after collapse Biden marks anniversary of deaths of wife, child with visit to burials Lawmakers concern about suspected Russian hack ‘What makes us less important?’ Rural Texas hospitals wait for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine For years, the Pentagon sits on racial discrimination survey First round of funds approved for HRT to create better regional public transportation Alex Smith out, Dwayne Haskins to start Sunday for Washington Police: Woman injured in shooting on Stockton Road in Norfolk YPSO releases video of suspects in robbery, shooting at York County 7-Eleven Suffolk felon, sex offender pleads guilty to firearms charges New Kent family searches for answers, offers reward, after son’s death Police need public’s help solving past homicide in Newport News Celebration Inspiration Live Music Friday: Jessica Lynn Two Shades, Endless Blends! Man dies following hit-and-run in Norfolk New Virginia coronavirus dashboard puts data on current outbreaks in one place Scientists recruiting for study on COVID-19 vaccine and male fertility New stores arrive at Norfolk and Williamsburg Premium Outlets Norfolk International Airport to host holiday music series Billing cycle to be shortened for December and January with Suffolk Public Utilities 2 men arrested in connection with string of commercial robberies in Norfolk Pedestrian fatally struck by bus in Portsmouth NC Dec. 18 COVID-19 update: Record 8,444 new cases reported Friday in North Carolina; 60 new deaths Hampton Coliseum drive-in movie series showing ‘Elf,’ ‘Polar Express’ on Friday Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread 15-year-old boy charged with murder in shooting of retired Chicago firefighter Newsfeed Now: Medicine and money, tracking the latest COVID-19 relief efforts; and a man is thankful to be alive after a fall through the ice New York driver rescued after spending 10 hours trapped under 4 feet of snow Illegal alcohol making operation busted at wastewater facility in Alabama Fiji cyclone kills at least 2, destroys dozens of homes US college student jailed in Cayman Islands for 4 months over COVID-19 violation 4-year-old girl found dead in California home where 2 adults apparently overdosed Virginia expected to see lowest number of travelers since 2001 this holiday season Friend of Richmond nurse allegedly killed by her son grapples with sudden loss: ‘I pray there’s more to the story’ Virginia to receive 100,000 fewer doses of COVID-19 vaccine than initially planned under Warp Speed Virginia Dec. 18 COVID-19 update: 3,295 new cases, 45 new deaths, hospitalizations pass 2,400 patients Blog: Chilly Temps Into The Weekend. Some Rain On Sunday. Holiday lights 2020: Chesapeake man’s synchronized lights display keeps getting bigger each year Norfolk police handing out gift cards, ice cream to kids at Boys and Girls Clubs 1 in 5 prisoners in the US has had coronavirus, 1,700 have died JCC man who touched, exposed himself to 7-year-old child will serve 14 years 8 nuns die of COVID-19 in last week at Wisconsin convent Millions of coronavirus vaccines are sitting in warehouse, waiting on government instructions, Pfizer says VP Pence, second lady receive COVID-19 vaccine; Biden to get shot Monday Second stimulus checks: Snags on COVID-19 relief may force weekend sessions in Congress Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it slims down brands Based on sewage, scientist says COVID-19 cases in Hampton Roads will continue to increase Garage fire in Hampton Thursday morning