WAVY.com Articles: April 12, 2021

New spay and neuter clinic established by Norfolk organization Suffolk announces free garden program for community members Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center reopens, back on stage ’25 Mics’ Sailor sentenced on racing, reckles driving charges in connection with serious crash in VB New Kent rescheduling Johnson & Johnson vaccine appointments Trial underway could impact when NC voters will need to show photo ID at polls Toddlers abandoned by smugglers at border wall released from Border Patrol custody COVID-19 impacts brains of 1 in 3 patients months after infection, how to get help Wheels up! New direct flight from Richmond to Chicago Midway on Southwest Airlines now in service Armored transport worker accused of keeping 29 bags of cash, buying cars for family Joseph Siravo, ‘Sopranos’ actor, dead at 66 Why some people should return their stimulus checks ‘She is now a guardian angel:’ Loved ones remember slain Raleigh 20-year-old ‘It’d be my honor’: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson backs poll showing support for presidential run Millions of cicadas set to emerge after 17 years Allergy season is getting longer and more intense Pentagon researchers develop under-the-skin sensor that detects COVID infection Attorney says influx of migrant children will ‘bottleneck’ US court system ‘My son was a hero’: 15-year-old killed after protecting his girlfriend, family says Va. Attorney General’s Office of Civil Rights requests documents related to Windsor police encounter with Lt. Caron Nazario Use of force expert says Windsor traffic stop involving Lt. Nazario was excessive force Virginia State University responds to treatment of alumnus Lt. Caron Nazario by police UPDATE: Suspect arrested, two people in critical condition after double shooting on AP Hill Boulevard Biden meets with bipartisan group of lawmakers to discuss American Jobs Plan The kindness of strangers: Navy veteran thanks Vietnam veteran for his kindness as airport volunteer Emergency SNAP benefits hitting EBT cards on April 16 Windsor officer involved in controversial traffic stop was employed for 4 months after incident Police: Woman pepper sprays employee before fleeing Virginia Beach karaoke bar after her card got declined Greater Williamsburg Clinic hosting COVID-19 vaccine event this Wednesday Thoroughgood House in Virginia Beach reopening for public tours in May 35-year public utilities employee honored as Virginia Beach’s 2021 Outstanding City Employee Power restored after outage impacts more than 600 customers in Ghent area of Norfolk Report: Students in working class, low-income, racial minority backgrounds under-enrolled in Virginia institutions Backlash to Georgia voting law continues as lawmakers remain split Jefferson Manor Motel Apartments at VB Oceanfront declared as a Virginia landmark Will Pritzker flip-flop on pledge to veto partisan redistricting maps? Portsmouth Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., set to host virtual physical and mental health forum Virginia COVID-19 April 12 update: Over 1,300 new cases, positivity rate at 6.1%, over 21% of population fully vaccinated Law firm representing Lt. Nazario in $1 million civil rights case against Windsor police releases statement Journey to Tokyo: Rugby player Lauren Doyle aims for spot on Olympics roster, gold Rental shortage? Pandemic could have long-term impacts on housing market for renters in Hampton Roads Discolored water in Corolla caused by fire hydrant flushing, officials say Seton Youth Shelters looking to bring services to single, new campus at former church site in VB Unusual treatment shows promise for kids with brain tumors Las Vegas family awarded $29.5M after woman suffers brain damage following allergic reaction ‘Chucky doll in a dog’s body’: Woman’s post about ‘demonic’ foster dog goes viral Resident discovers WW II-era grenade in James City County field Las Vegas pushes to become first to ban ornamental grass ‘It’d be my honor:’ Dwyane ‘The Rock’ Johnson backs poll showing support for a presidential run ‘Lost Golden City’ discovered in Egypt Where are masks required? Interactive map helps you find out Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song announce birth of first child together TBI: Austin-East student killed in officer-involved shooting at Knoxville school Former Chiefs coach Britt Reid charged with DWI in crash that injured 5-year-old girl Watch: Thief on motorcycle rips necklace off woman in middle of Manhattan crosswalk FEMA begins accepting applications for COVID-19 funeral assistance Man shot on Mariners Way in Norfolk Monday afternoon ‘2 weeks of happiness’: Bindi Irwin’s husband shares sweet photos of baby girl Hopes for reduced cross-border spread of COVID-19 grow as Juarez begins to vaccinate its seniors American Idol judge Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID-19 before first live show Apple working on 2 new smart-home products, report says ‘Huge’ explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting Met Gala returning — twice — after pandemic sidelined it last year Police investigating possible drowning after woman’s body pulled from water on Ocean View beach VBPD seeking to identify potential victims of illegal filming at Lynnhaven Mall VIDEO: Asian man fights back during violent attempted robbery Man arrested in fatal 2020 shooting of 18-year-old in Norfolk Today is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day Texas couple reunites for first time since pandemic for 50th wedding anniversary West Virginia offers cash, free stuff to entice remote workers to move there Stimulus checks: Missing a payment? File an IRS trace to track it down Third COVID-19 wave in Baja California taking shape South African variant may be able to ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine, study finds The Female Field: Nike releases new jerseys for WNBA ahead of 25th season Police: Minnesota officer meant to draw Taser, not handgun in fatal shooting of Daunte Wright Former NC Gov. McCrory to announce Senate run this week, reports say NC COVID-19 April 12 update: 1,400+ new cases, over 30% of adults fully vaccinated Do You Need New Floors? Charge Up Your Smile Military Minute: Getting The Vaccine To Family Members Making ‘Working From Home’ Work For You, And Your Boss! Man drives into yard while trying to evade deputies in Gloucester Police: Man assaults officers responding to robbery in Newport News Family attorney claims Donovon Lynch’s body moved during investigation, another man was shot at scene by VB police Newsfeed Now: Chauvin trial enters third week; Matsuyama becomes 1st Japanese Masters winner Kiggans announces run to challenge Luria in 2022 5 hurt after crash involving ambulance near Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach Chauvin trial: Prosecution case nears end NAACP pushes for transparency, qualified immunity repeal after traffic stop involving Army lieutenant Blog: Cooler & Drier This Week, But Some Rain Showers. FEMA launches funeral assistance program, reimbursing families up to $9,000 for COVID-19 deaths Norfolk art teacher creates virtual museum using students’ artwork First supermoon of 2021: Pink moon to light up the night sky this month Protests erupt after Black man killed in Minnesota when police officer fires into his vehicle VB Parks & Recreation focused on autism acceptance