WAVY.com Articles: May 13, 2020

Western Tidewater Health District to provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing Saturday Cape Hatteras National Seashore announces plan to reopen parks and memorial sites on May 22 Black delivery driver blocked into Oklahoma neighborhood by HOA president College of William & Mary reverses planned tuition increase WWII veteran celebrates 94th birthday with parade Annual DC candlelight vigil honoring fallen officers goes virtual Police: Crash involving drunk driver on I-64 west near exit 238, Camp Peary Wednesday Norfolk school division plans virtual graduation ceremonies in June, in-person ceremonies in August Man says wife’s love letters saved his life while he was in medically induced coma for COVID-19 Beckett Cypher, son of Melissa Etheridge, dies at 21 Virginia Beach tour company travels to Washington to rally for more support during pandemic Norfolk and Newport News public schools strategically plan for in-person graduations Govs of Colorado, N. Dakota talk reopening with Trump State trooper involved in crash in Virginia Beach Patrick Henry Mall plans to reopen Friday with extra cleaning procedures in place 99-year-old former Norfolk resident, Pearl Harbor survivor dies after coronavirus infection Northam grants Accomack Co. request to delay their Phase 1 reopening for at least 2 weeks Virginia ABC allows businesses to expand to outside dining areas such as parking lots or patios — but only with a locality’s approval VLBC expresses concerns with ‘Phase 1’ in letter to Northam Senior Send-Off, Landstown’s Jonathon Leiding West Virginia lawmakers press the Bureau of Prisons for more COVID-19 testing Virginia Beach General District Court releases updates for court appearance dates and times As Phase 1 arrives, many businesses still closed and waiting to see when their turn will come VB salon prepares to reopen abiding by strict restrictions ‘HEROES Act’: House Democrats unveil $3 trillion coronavirus relief package Norfolk Botanical Garden stamps available as part of American Gardens Forever® series Drive-by graduation makes graduates cry and helps them find the silver lining Seniors losing millions to scammers, domestic violence rising during COVID-19 Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says reopening economy is about ‘giving people hope’ Zip code data shows which local neighborhoods have the most confirmed COVID-19 cases ICE practices at detention centers fuel spread of coronavirus, House Democrats say Florida man attacks victim who didn’t thank him for holding open door to liquor store, deputies say Tabb High School teacher remixes popular T-Pain song to stay connected with students Luria demands $10 million in funding to support Virginia fisheries Texas family and their dog stung by swarms of bees Hotel industry may see numbers on the rise in coming weeks across Virginia and Hampton Roads Newport News mother survives COVID-19 after spending 48 days in the hospital Bus drivers urge Congress to include them in next COVID-19 relief package Overturned tractor-trailer spills load on Route 58 Ex-VB human rights commissioner accused of hitting woman in the head ‘while trying to take off her turban’ Virginia ABC expands locations offering curbside pickup service EDVA observes Police Week; Officer Thyne honored at virtual candlelight vigil Free masks available to help small businesses during reopening efforts Virus conspiracy-theory video a challenge for big tech ‘My gift to my mom’: Son of Charleston church massacre victim writes children’s book Grocery store prices post highest jump in 46 years Exhaustion, uncertainty mark coronavirus survivors’ journeys ‘Chapo’ hitman ‘Chino Antrax’ vanishes from custody in California Tracking the Tropics: Subtropical storm likely to develop in Atlantic this weekend JES partners with VB restaurant to serve free meals to its essential employees and their families What you need to know today about the virus outbreak CNU releases move out guidelines for students still needing to get belongings from campus Read for Inspiration: ‘The Curse’ Today’s Takeout: Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill Don’t Delay Medical Care NC May 13 COVID-19 update: Hospitalizations trending up, percent of positive cases 5% last two days UF student accused of threatening mass shooting at Virginia Tech Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – May 13, 2020 Port Barre police officer accused of raping woman speaks out; says it was consensual, not traffic related Dr. Levine announces new testing strategy for nursing homes day after calls for her resignation Oklahoma woman accused of using machete in killing, police say Texas man’s ‘gymnastics routine’ video goes viral Report: Trump again pushing to have border wall painted black Saturday classes? School systems mull ways to make up lost time Twitter to allow some employees to work from home forever Virginia May 13 COVID-19 update: 946 new cases, 36 new deaths reported as most of Va. nears ‘phase 1’ on Friday Illinois woman mauled to death by her French bulldog Zeiders American Dream Theater offers virtual musical theater open mic Blog: Nice weather continues, tropical disturbance likely stays out to sea Wednesday at noon is the deadline to update banking information for your stimulus payment Broadway star who lost leg after contracting coronavirus is awake, wife says Northam says ‘phase 1’ of reopening will start Friday, except for Northern Virginia, Accomack and Richmond granted delays Va. Child Care Association, day cares voice concerns with class size limitations due to Va. stay-at-home order still in place Virginia Beach passes $2.1 billion budget with no fee increases, financial help for businesses and taxpayers Firefighter taken to hospital after Portsmouth house fire Watch: NC ‘COVID-19 Response: Congressional Town Hall’ Chesapeake City Council approves reduced 2021 budget due to COVID-19, without employee raises but with stable real estate tax Portsmouth council approves budget with fee increases starting January 1, a new boat ramp fee for non-residents