WAVY.com Articles: December 7, 2020

North Carolina Aquarium welcomes ‘Olive,’ a previously injured otter UPDATE: Water-based search efforts for person swept down Roanoke River suspended until Wednesday, shore-based efforts to continue PHOTOS: First snow in Central Virginia Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy resigning from seat to run for governor (VIDEO) Alex Smith, defense help Washington defeat Steelers 23-17 Gen. Chuck Yeager, first person to break the sound barrier, dies at 97 Norfolk pool, rec centers closed for deep-cleaning after employee tests positive for the coronavirus Hampton shooting survivor offering reward for arrest of man who shot him, his dog Staff shortage forces 3 third-grade classes in York to shift to remote learning Charges dismissed against man accused in 2019 double shooting in Norfolk Virginia attorney general warns against possible COVID-19 vaccination scams Residents in the Town of Hertford should boil water until further notice American Heart Association calling on NY Gov. Cuomo to implement tax hike on cigarettes Police release video of shootout, attempted carjacking that killed retired Chicago firefighter Crew digs through tons of trash to find Indiana man’s wallet Top tech to fight back against porch pirates over the holidays Can your boss fire you for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Yes. City of Norfolk lays off 57 employees due to pandemic-related budget issues Washington Football Team breaks Steelers’ perfect season with 23-17 win Regional workforce council selected for national initiative to help workers impacted by pandemic find employment Oregon climber survives fall into Mt. Hood fumarole California’s CA Notify app uses bluetooth to alert users of COVID-19 exposure Tractor-trailer crashes into building during delivery in Suffolk Pornhub faces possible loss of Mastercard, Visa payment services after child sex abuse video allegations Double check that Zoom link: BBB warns of new phishing scams Natalie Desselle Reid, star of ‘B.A.P.S.’ and ‘Eve,’ dies at 53 Dr. Fauci: Holiday ‘surge upon surge’ could make mid-January ‘a really dark time’ Trump administration passed on Pfizer offer for more vaccine doses, could delay availability until next summer 10-year-old NC boy looking for bone marrow donor When and where? How vaccines will roll out in US Man in stolen vehicle leads police pursuit before crashing in Suffolk Beach woman finally gets $13K in back benefits following WAVY story, help from Sen. Bill DeSteph Funding hangs in the balance for VB schools after online group encourages families to skip federal survey cards Port of Virginia welcomed Europe-Caribbean vessel service over the weekend Nikola’s Law: Committee declines to add rare disease to newborn screening, parents and legislators to keep up the fight Virginia Department of Health announces new COVID-19 contact tracing prioritization Holocaust victims seek Supreme Court’s help to reclaim art, property Gates County Schools students to return in different plans for 2nd semester Are criminals now targeting curbside pickup for holiday shopping? FDA double-checking data on COVID-19 vaccine Coronavirus Digital Discussion: Local expert talks about surging cases and a vaccine VDOT’s new ‘Beautify Virginia’ program invites businesses to sponsor litter clean-ups Airbnb launches non-profit to provide people with places to stay in times of crisis Medical drama ‘Nurses’ debuts on NBC Nursing home residents could get COVID-19 vaccines by end of month, health leaders say As virus spreads, Kansas hospital runs out of staff CVS hiring ahead of COVID-19 vaccine distribution McDonald’s adds 2 items to menu for holiday season Derek Carr nominated for Fed Ex Air Player of the Week Does Trump have the power to pardon himself? It’s complicated Breakdancing to debut at Paris Olympics in 2024 Northam signs ‘Breonna’s Law’ making Virginia 3rd state to ban no-knock search warrants Report: Trump to skip Biden’s inauguration, hold opposing rally ‘It makes no sense’: Instagram influencer’s mother talks about her daughter’s mysterious death Report: Jets fire coach Williams after loss to Raiders Georgia secretary of state will re-certify election results, confirming Biden’s win again Time Magazine declares 2020 the ‘worst year ever’ Compassion fatigue’s impact on animal welfare workers during the pandemic Schools confront ‘off the rails’ numbers of failing grades Is it too late to mail my Christmas gift? Here are some deadlines to keep in mind Instead of issuing speeding ticket, deputy helps mother buy diapers FBI director names special agent in charge of field office in Norfolk ‘Make It Your Business:’ Virginia Beach commonwealth’s attorney launches campaign against elder abuse TSA team at Norfolk International Airport helps feed local community 2 Navy sailors charged in connection with the death of a third in Portsmouth “Why Not Me?” Career Engineer: “Thank You, Next” Holiday Seafood Platter and More! Military Minute: USMCR Toys For Tots Holiday Pet Adoption Program ‘I just did my job’: One of two remaining USS Arizona survivors recalls Pearl Harbor attack Utah teacher accused of relationship with 14-year-old, sneaking her into his classroom in storage bin Gallup: Biden’s approval rating is already higher than Trump’s has ever been Fauci’s ‘Wear a mask’ plea tops list of 2020 notable quotes Nanotechnology being used to hydrate professional and amateur athletes Walmart, Sam’s Club begin selling at-home COVID-19 test kits online All VB students switching to virtual learning due to virus metrics, winter sports postponed NC COVID-19 Dec. 7 update: Hospitalizations continue to climb, more than 4,300 new cases reported statewide VB police investigating shots fired on Keelboat Circle 24-year-old man suffers injuries to lower body following early morning shooting in Portsmouth Mario Lopez to star as Colonel Sanders in KFC-inspired Lifetime movie ‘A Recipe For Seduction’ Pearl Harbor ceremony honors those killed in 1941 attack Minneapolis police investigating strange string of vandalism happening at elderly woman’s home Hundreds sick, at least 1 dead from unidentified disease in India 21-year-old sought after shooting at state parking deck in Richmond Newsfeed Now: 79th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack, man survives cardiac arrest & taken off life support VMI removes ‘Stonewall’ Jackson statue After 3-day search, crews unable to find missing kayaker near old Manns Harbor Bridge in Dare County American gymnast part of test event for 2021 Olympics in Tokyo Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is in desperate need of donations Va. Dec. 7 COVID-19 update: 3,817 new cases, 11,490 in last 3 days; Hampton Roads’ positivity rate up to 10% Blog: Wintry Mix This Morning North. Cold Rain Everywhere Else. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Va. War Memorial holding free livestream program Monday Childhood obesity, COVID-19 pandemic concerns converge Holiday lights 2020: Corolla Christmas extravaganza is set to music Wrestling legend Dan Gable to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom award No injuries after tractor-trailer crash on Hampton Roads Center Parkway in Hampton Texas poll worker dies from COVID-19, believed she got virus while working early voting Down to 8: Help us pick the best Christmas movie ever made Pearl Harbor survivors to mark anniversary at home this year due to virus Man dies after shooting on Victory Boulevard in Portsmouth