WAVY.com Articles: May 6, 2020

VB Police: 2 shot on Blacksmith Court Wednesday U.S. Space Force launches first recruitment video Two McDonald’s employees shot in Oklahoma City over COVID-19 dining room policy, police say Portsmouth Police working ‘suspicious death’ investigation on Mariner Avenue Trucker from Iowa charged in 1990s slaying of pregnant woman from Middle Peninsula, two others in Wyoming Virginia Sen. Warner addresses weak spots as state nears reopening date Bill would forgive student loan debt for health care workers on coronavirus frontlines JetBlue giving 100,000 healthcare workers free round trip flight for 2 NASA picks 3 space firms to create human moon-landing systems ODU goes blue to show support for frontline workers Portsmouth Police search for man wanted on gang participation warrants Supreme Court justices listen to arguments via teleconference for contraceptive coverage case St. Paul’s redevelopment project delayed; Norfolk residents allowed to stay 6 more months Local nonprofit assists homeless families during pandemic Nags Head suspends recycling service indefinitely, cancels July 4th fireworks due to COVID-19 Senior Send-Off, Hickory’s Alex Thompson Local kombucha company encourages support of small business during pandemic Volunteers at Riverside work to repair 54,000 donated N95 masks Hampton Roads nonprofit hosting virtual foster care awareness, foster parent summit Millions could lose health insurance if Affordable Care Act is ruled unconstitutional Chesapeake-based Volvo Penta turns attention to manufacturing personal protective equipment Chesapeake farm holds ‘virtual field trips’ while schools remain closed Trump blocks Dr. Fauci from testifying in front of House lawmakers on nation’s COVID-19 response Hampton Roads hotel industry may be past worst part of revenue decline Is antibody testing a problem-solver? In 2020, the ‘Year of the Nurse,’ Hampton Roads nurses fight one of their biggest battles yet Main Street retail businesses languish; more jobs at risk Curbside touch-ups: Florida salon still managing to serve clients during lockdown Videos of Florida dogs cause uproar; owner, animal services say they’re fine Freebies and deals offered this National Nurses Week SWAT team raids Texas bar for reopening, hosting protest Research professor involved in COVID-19 project found shot to death in Pittsburgh Publix donates 1M lbs of produce, 100K gallons of milk to help struggling farmers and families during pandemic NC health care workers being matched to facilities seeking staff Mother’s Day gatherings discouraged amid COVID-19 pandemic Emergency benefits available to SNAP users in need of food Virginia Department of Health says testing will continue to increase Man charged in connection to Newport News sexual assault and shooting Newport News leader named president of the African American Mayors Association Attorneys prepare for increase in personal bankruptcy filings New partnership in Virginia supports long-term care facilities COVID-19 death count up to 104 in Juarez; health officials urge keeping factories closed NN sheriff’s deputy tests positive for COVID-19 Norfolk mayor, hip-hop celebs, take on COVID-19 Celebrating Mother’s Day in a different way Virginia police officers and deputies help locate wanted Maryland man Virginia Zoo announces death of one of its snakes The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease? Northam talks ‘phase 1’ of reopening, updates on Accomack’s chicken plant COVID-19 cases NC Police: Man allegedly stealing scrap metal leads police on pursuit ending in crash Nurses at Chesapeake Regional honored with parade to kick off National Nurses Week Gallery: Honoring Hampton Roads’ Teachers | 2020 Now Enrolling Spring 2020 Semester Today’s Takeout: A Taste of the 619 in the 757! Outer Banks lifting visitor restrictions on May 16 Virtual Weekend Happenings in the 757 Teacher Appreciation Week the ‘Sylvan Learning Center’ Way NC May 6 COVID-19 update: 502 new cases, 25 new deaths reported; daily cases have shot back up since dip Daniel Radcliffe reads ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ in new audiobook series Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – May 6, 2020 Virginia May 6 COVID-19 update: VDH numbers delayed, VHHA reports nearly 100 new hospitalizations Sentara to allow hospital visitors for non-coronavirus patients starting Thursday SBA: List of businesses getting coronavirus relief money likely won’t be released Hampton Wawa employee tests positive for COVID-19 Ahmaud Arbery case heading to grand jury as new video of fatal shooting emerges NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ is returning this summer — what you can expect Virginia Beach listed among best places to be quarantined amid COVID-19 New border wall project underway in South Texas during pandemic La CollectiVA calls on ICE to close facilities to protect immigrants from pandemic The National Institute of Mental Health needs participants for coronavirus study WATCH: Floridians use seaweed to ensure social distancing on Clearwater Beach Plastic shields, social distancing and remote work likely to outlive COVID-19 pandemic Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing Tuesday night in Gloucester County Blog: Anyone Tired Of The Rain? Sen. Amanda Chase backs planned rally Wednesday against Virginia’s coronavirus restrictions Virginia judge approves order waiving witness requirement for absentee ballots VB daycare concerned non-essential workers, military families won’t have childcare because of occupancy restrictions still in effect Local florists presented with challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic during Mother’s Day rush Hammer-holding man wanted for damaging vehicle in Walmart parking lot Police search for man accused of stealing child’s bicycle Pasquotank County reports second COVID-19 death Violent sex offender on bond in Norfolk now considered a fugitive