WAVY.com Articles: April 19, 2021

Ghost tour company that started in Williamsburg buys Lizzie Borden House in Massachusetts EDVA commemorates 40th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ‘My heart is shattered’: Family mourning after 4 children, 2 women die in Chesterfield County house fire Virginia Beach native hits a high note at NASCAR Cup race in Richmond Names of Chesterfield County students, staff on COVID-19 contact-tracing list revealed to the public through FOIA request Chesterfield fire officials identify adult and minor victims of deadly Glass Road house fire Chesapeake releases graduation schedule, says all students can return for 5-day in-person learning next fall Norfolk PD names Hispanic community liaison officer as part of its outreach efforts Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93 Raleigh lab lets you check if your COVID-19 vaccine worked Raleigh-Apex NAACP asks for future protests to be non-violent, peaceful D.C. National Guard troops activated amid possible protests over looming Chauvin trial verdict First flight on Mars pays tribute to the first flight on Earth Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter receives $30,000 grant NC Lt. Gov. Robinson decides against running for U.S. Senate seat Couple IDs mystery litterer they say left cups on their lawn for 3 years Advocates ‘shocked’ to learn Biden considered keeping Trump’s cap on refugees Cartels use COVID-19 as excuse to raise drug prices, distribute food to poor in Mexico, report says Nonprofits, governments urged to apply for FEMA reimbursements for helping migrants McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible beneficiaries Three Hampton Roads mass vaccination sites set to open next week; some sites have changed The Female Field: 4 Olympians launch women’s sports media company TOGETHXR Elephants kill suspected poacher at South African national park Portsmouth woman pleads guilty in fraud scheme targeting veterans Wrenns Mill Road reopens following bridge construction in Isle of Wight Former Hokies soccer player sues head coach claiming violation of First Amendment rights New Jersey adds ‘X’ gender option on driver’s licenses and IDs Bills establishing public law schools in 2 ‘underserved’ border regions clear Texas House In audio recording, Northam officials question state watchdog agency’s role in parole board investigation Sen. Tim Kaine reintroducing bill to allow Dept. of VA to prescribe medical marijuana to veterans Suffolk Parks and Rec holding Mother’s Day drive-thru celebration Biden seeks GOP input, hopes to reach bipartisan agreement on infrastructure package ‘The most heinous cases’: How the pandemic has increased human trafficking in South Carolina Survivors of sex trafficking in South Carolina share their stories of how trafficking happens ‘Huge recovery:’ Home sales in Myrtle Beach area increase 65% since start of pandemic Attorney General Merrick Garland honors Oklahoma City bombing victims on 26th anniversary 3 SC officers killed in crashes in a month; vehicle incidents are leading cause of death Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick died of 2 strokes, natural causes after Jan. 6 riot, medical examiner says Hampton Roads company gears up for marijuana legalization in July VB Waste Management celebrates new graduates of CDL apprenticeship program Investigation: Postal officials confirm mail stolen from Virginia Beach box tied to more check washing victims Shang-Chi trailer: Marvel universe teases first Asian superhero film Scholars urge Biden to stop Title 42 expulsions and Mexico to end arrest of migrants 5-year-old girl wins staredown with backyard bobcat 7-year-old girl killed, father shot while sitting at McDonald’s drive-thru in Chicago Montana guide dies after grizzly mauling near Yellowstone Scottie Pippen’s son, Antron, dies at 33 Teen drivers in NC are pretty safe, a new report suggests McDonald’s BTS meal has new sauces inspired by South Korean recipes No, vaccine side effects don’t tell you how well your immune system will protect you from COVID-19 Xbox cloud gaming opens limited beta on PC, Apple Williamsburg Police: Duo racked up over $3,000 in purchases using stolen credit cards Coronavirus Digital Discussion: Vaccine hesitancy among Medicaid members Parler can now return to App Store, Apple says in letter to senator Tyrannosaurs may have hunted in packs like wolves, new research shows ClinicianFest: Mental Health and Wellness Conference coming this May VIDEO: Chopper 10 over Mill Creek Landing Apartments fire in Hampton Department of Human Services hosting drive-thru food pantry on April 27 in Virginia Beach In The Kitchen: Smokin’ Recipes With Southern Flair Whiten At Home and Love Your Teeth! Put A Spring In Your April Job Search! Military Minute: Enlisting Help For Enlisted Families NC COVID-19 April 19 update: Over 1,300 new cases, over 1K currently hospitalized, positivity rate at 6.8% 2 wanted for 2020 murder of toddler in Portsmouth now in custody VDOT seeking public input to reduce congestion at I-264 Brambleton Avenue interchange in Norfolk The Time is Right for New Flooring Customize Your Dream Home Police seeking 19-year-old following fatal gas station robbery in Portsmouth Caregivers honored during BreatheEz Foundation’s walk for organ donation awareness After spending years at a shelter, Brooke finally found her forever home ‘Downton Abbey’ cast returning for sequel arriving in theaters in December Virginia April 19 COVID-19 update: 978 new cases reported day after Va. moves into phase 2; Northam holding briefing Monday Newsfeed Now: Jury deliberations set to start in Chauvin trial; NASA launches helicopter over surface of Mars Sheriff: 3 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Wisconsin tavern ‘Creepy’ doorbell video shows intruder on NM family’s porch for 6 hours Austin shooting suspect arrested, wanted for killing 3 people Fauci hints coronavirus policy on face masks may change After the COVID vaccine: Will you need a booster shot? Western states prepare for possible water shortage 911 dispatcher helps Utah parents deliver their baby at home 7-year-old girl killed, father shot while sitting at McDonald’s drive-thru in Chicago All US adults should be eligible for vaccines Monday, according to Biden’s deadline Derek Chauvin trial: Jury begins deliberations as former officer faces charges in death of George Floyd No injuries after mobile home fire on Brickell Road in Norfolk Two killed in fiery Tesla crash without anyone in the driver’s seat $440 stolen from Chinese restaurant overnight in Hampton, police say Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading through several US states Foodbank site to help with food insecurity opens at Tidewater Community College’s Portsmouth campus Monday marks 32 years since USS Iowa explosion that killed 47 sailors Vandals leave pig’s head, smear blood on former home of Derek Chauvin defense witness Fauci says he expects Johnson & Johnson vaccinations to resume later this week LSU fraternity pays off former cook’s mortgage Vaccine clinic being held Wednesday at CNU’s Freeman Center Herring holding discussion on gun violence prevention Monday Teen reached 127 mph in stolen car during pursuit in Virginia Beach that ended in crash, State Police say 12 arrested after Raleigh protest declared ‘unlawful assembly’ by police Sunday night Northam: Changes in coronavirus restrictions expected next week Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night NASA helicopter makes history-making first flight on Mars Blog: Showers & Some Downpours Slide By This Afternoon From Hampton Roads to Haiti: A helping hand for orphanage Man dies in accident on Route 164 in Suffolk