WAVY.com Articles: November 16, 2020

Chesapeake schools to continue with some in-person learning, even as COVID-19 cases spike VB Police creates holiday task to focus efforts on gun violence, weapons offenses and other violent crimes Woman pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in man’s stabbing death in 2017 Washington Post: Lindsey Graham pressured GA Secretary of State to throw out legally cast ballots Nurse says some patients deny COVID-19 is real, even as they die from it How Santa is adjusting to Christmas during the pandemic Man injured in shooting on Portsmouth Boulevard Centerville Turnpike Bridge ‘likely’ to be closed for months after being struck by passing barge SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station ‘As we gain patients, we’re losing staff’: Texas coronavirus surge strains health care workers Columbus Democrats and Republicans work hand-in-hand to count presidential votes in Georgia audit Texas surpasses 20,000 virus deaths, second highest in US Florida man who strapped utility pole to roof of car charged with grand theft, officials say New Barbie line offers something ‘extra’ in time for the holidays What to watch: NBC announces its first list of holiday specials ‘You’ve got to help us’: Doctor pleads with South Dakota governor as COVID cases explode higher Virginia Health Department explains why new coronavirus restrictions are happening now Suspicious bag in JCC driveway leads to search of home nearby Person at Smithfield High School positive for coronavirus; school will stay open VB schools: Person at Glenwood Elementary positive for coronavirus Norfolk business raises $5,000 for lone survivor of serious crash on East Princess Anne Road ‘N-word’ and racial slurs painted on moat walls at Fort Monroe, officials say Here’s when to look for tonight’s Leonid meteor shower Belgian racing pigeon fetches record price of $1.9 million Suffolk offering free COVID-19 testing on Dec. 3 Virginia Beach woman warns others after her car was stolen with Christmas gifts inside Experts warn against undermining elections as Trump, GOP congressman press for fair recount in Georgia USPS Operation Santa celebrates 108th year by expanding nationwide COVID-19 cases up in Hampton Roads; health experts warn it may be worse than the numbers show Dominion Energy provides tips on how to avoid scams as holiday season approaches Biden, heads of top US companies discuss COVID strategies How the feds are preparing for mass COVID-19 vaccinations Destination unknown: Traveling during COVID-19 VADOC begins weekly COVID-19 testing of infirmary staff Councilwoman Angelia Williams Graves announces candidacy for Virginia’s 90th House of Delegates District President-elect Joe Biden hopes to halt border wall construction When will a COVID-19 vaccine be available in the United States? NCAA in talks to hold all March Madness games in Indianapolis Donnie Wahlberg tips $2,020 at Massachusetts restaurant Arkansas family devastated after investigator goes to the wrong house and shoots child’s dog Report: Alleged La Linea cartel member linked to mass grave near border Second stimulus checks: Where we stand halfway through November Amazon donates eviction aid funds to Virginia Poverty Law Center Zoom extending meeting time limit on Thanksgiving to avoid cutting off your family’s call Walmart Black Friday: New deals revealed in final ad before Thanksgiving Family: Comedian Sinbad recovering from recent stroke Watchdog group says legalizing marijuana in Virginia could generate $300 million annually Two sets of sisters graduate from Marine Corps training together Biden turns focus to US economy; Trump vows more challenges to election outcome 12-year-old boy in North Carolina writes letter to family of teen who died saving his life in church shooting Super Bowl champ who is also a doctor has scrubs, lab coat enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame Family mourns loss of Lawrence mom killed in towing accident, asks for help 2 girls, ages 1 and 5, found alone in Chicago neighborhood, police say Roanoke County resident hospitalized, home ruled total loss after Monday morning fire US confirmed coronavirus cases hit 11 million; jump from 10 million took only 6 days Senate Dems urge Trump to give Biden team access to national security briefings Help Virginia Beach choose Oceanfront activities and entertainment for 2021 Iowa woman sentenced to 10 years for trafficking fentanyl, heroin to Virginia Police: Woman found dead in submerged vessel at Hampton marina “Hair” star Lynn Kellogg dies from COVID-19; Husband says contact was in Branson Virginia Zoo, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Living Museum among 150 tourism spots in commonwealth to receive $1.9M grant Hampton HS senior battling rare kidney cancer wants to spread awareness Blog: Two Hurricanes in Two Weeks; Local Weather Remains Quiet Kroger is hiring! Nearly 400 positions open in Virginia Norfolk offering free flu shots at Shiloh Baptist Church Thursday Put Some Pride On Your Ride! Caring For Our Care Givers Healthy Humidity With Hybrid Air Virginia Wesleyan University professor resigns after controversial social media comments Governor Northam expresses support for legalizing marijuana in Virginia Repairing Pavement and Concrete Next Generation Interview Tips Tokyo Olympic ‘participants’ encouraged to get vaccine Virginia Beach Schools going back to all virtual learning after uptick in cases in the city Journey to Tokyo: Meet the man watching the waves during 2021 Olympics Newport News man arrested on rape, child abuse charges NC COVID-19 Nov. 16 update: North Carolina’s daily percent positive rate increases to 8.1% after record-setting weekend numbers 2 interstate shootings in Hampton Roads, 1 fatal, under investigation by State Police Socially safe ‘treasure hunt’ in Norfolk ready to bring out your inner pirate Virginia man headed to his honeymoon arrested when TSA officers detect loaded gun in his carry-on Virginia House of Delegates to meet virtually in 2021 Norfolk man wanted on abduction and assault charges in Hampton Walmart, Costco take extra precautions as virus cases spike Newsfeed Now: Promising new COVID-19 vaccine; HGTV star’s home burglarized Virginia Nov. 16 COVID-19 update: 2,677 new cases reported due to ‘catch-up’; Hampton Roads’ positivity rates climbing Brief travel delays possible along N.C. 12 Tuesday for auto commercial film shoot Blog: Finally, Some Quiet Local Weather! Hurricane Iota Follows Eta. Portsmouth fires chief of police Angela Greene Washington hiker who died in the ER after being rescued from whiteout on Mt. Rainier brought back to life Charges dismissed against Lucas, NAACP leaders in Confederate monument case Perimeter-patrolling ‘robo-dogs’ coming to Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida 2nd vaccine? Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine also appears to be around 90% effective Americans embrace marijuana across party lines, regions Brown bear struck by jetliner during landing in Alaska Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel milling and paving project continues; lane closures expected State Police investigating walk-in gunshot victim in Norfolk Keeping the conversation of inclusion, anti-racism going with Va. Center for Inclusive Communities