WAVY.com Articles: April 20, 2021

Virginia researchers learning more about COVID-19 vaccine strength against variants, need for booster shots AG Herring, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence host virtual roundtable discussion on gun violence prevention AG Herring urges online mobile marketplace to halt sales of fake vaccination cards Gov. Northam orders flags flown at half-staff after death of former VP Mondale VB establishes Citizens Review Panel Task Force to study investigative, disciplinary powers over police Norfolk man convicted of visa fraud, witness tampering Officer identified in fatal police shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant, 16, who attacked 2 with knife 10 On Your Side: Serious plumbing issues at Smitty’s Mobile Home Park cause flooded yards, health concerns Biden administration releases 22,000 additional H-2B visas ODU turns to Taylor Heinicke in new season ticket campaign California man accused of punching Asian American couple, threatening US Olympian in park Global carbon emissions decreased by 6.4% amid COVID pandemic Chauvin likely to appeal, claiming trial tainted by civil settlement, media coverage Last week saw highest ever level of global COVID cases over 7-day period ‘Basic accountability’: Biden advocates for reform after Chauvin verdict California driver accidentally drives into Mexico, says avoiding port of entry can be ‘confusing’ George Floyd’s girlfriend reacts to Derek Chauvin verdict RPD asks people to demonstrate peacefully, boards go up around the Capitol Wawa celebrates grand opening of new Portsmouth store Virginia Beach public defenders push for higher pay Gates County man accused of cashing fraudulent check Norfolk Police: 6-year-old girl dies after being struck by vehicle while crossing street Chesapeake Regional Healthcare hits COVID-19 vaccine milestone Medical marijuana dispensary has plans to expand products, locations in Hampton Roads North Carolina couple warning homeowners about exploding glass shower doors ‘I almost lost my wife’ – Man recalls having truck carjacked from Raleigh mall, then flipped in crash Voter access or voter integrity? Congress debates Republican-backed bills Caught on camera: Children arrested in attempted carjackings in suburban California New Texas COVID-19 variant resistant to antibodies, researchers say US expands ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory to 80% of countries amid pandemic Images show Florida Uber driver being bitten, scratched and choked Durham violence: Deadly shootings nearly doubled in 2021 compared to this point in 2020 Outcomes of high-profile trials of police-involved deaths These are the new Apple products revealed Tuesday Black leaders respond to Chauvin guilty verdict Former Pres. Obama, Minnesota governor, and more react to Chauvin verdict After Chauvin, Minnesota set to prosecute three other officers in Floyd death Virginia, North Carolina officials react to Derek Chauvin trial verdict Celebrations among protesters after Chauvin found guilty in death of George Floyd These three games lead the way in Game Developers Choice Awards Nominations Chauvin trial: Minnesota county closes downtown municipal buildings, advises employees leave before verdict Derek Chauvin sentencing: What we know about potential prison time 53-year-old woman accused of stabbing during domestic incident in Suffolk Why 1 murder count against Chauvin may not stick Timeline: Key events since George Floyd’s arrest and death State police: ‘Road rage’ shooting leads to police pursuit on I-264; some charges withdrawn in case Derek Chauvin convicted in death of George Floyd Norfolk State hires Southern football coach Dawson Odums Norfolk Police officer fired after anonymous donation to Kyle Rittenhouse defense fund Virginia April 20 COVID-19 update: 1,236 new cases, 30 new deaths, 1K-plus still hospitalized Portsmouth first responders offering COVID-19 vaccine to homebound patients UPDATE: Virginians having trouble filing for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Virginia Beach man sentenced to 30 years after sexual assault, robbery of woman in 2016 An urban beacon of hope in Portsmouth, now weathering its second pandemic, is in need of repair NC COVID-19 April 20 update: Hospital numbers approach 1,200, at highest level since early March ‘Joints for Jabs’: Activist groups give weed to vaccinated people on 4/20 Cleaning Your Computer and Devices Reck On the Road: Plein Air Art How Sweet It Is To Open A New Store! Dining Out For Life (And The Health Of Our Restaurants) Is It Time For Your Mammogram? Patient escapes from Eastern State Hospital Tuesday morning VIDEO: Suspect steals catalytic converters from vehicles at Virginia Beach business Budweiser will reward $5,000 to essential workers with the #hardestworkinghands 1 dead, 2 injured in New York supermarket shooting; police searching for suspect NCDOT, National Park Service launch self-driving shuttle at Wright Brothers National Memorial Man stole basket filled with $2K worth of products from Virginia Beach Ulta, police say Rattlesnake bites California man who tried to pick it up with BBQ tongs Newsfeed Now: White House prepares for Chauvin verdict; Kids possibly able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in 2022 Large hydroponic greenhouse coming to Virginia Beach to create 155 new jobs focusing on underserved communities Windsor PD chief institutes implicit bias, de-escalation training to move forward after traffic stop incident Should states regulate marijuana by its potency? Some say yes UPDATE: Man, woman charged following Tuesday morning shooting, manhunt in Giles County, authorities say ‘Beyond seriously’: Trump considering presidential run in 2024 Steelers coach Mike Tomlin signs 3-year contract extension Norfolk police searching for 16-year-old runaway who’s possibly heading to West Virginia Blog: 2 Warm Days, Then A Shot Of Colder Air. Virginia Beach man pleads guilty after DUI crash on I-64 that killed survey crew member Man sentenced to 5 years after deadly stabbing in Gloucester On 4/20, restaurant in Gov. Northam’s hometown offers ‘Ralphie Wrap’ after marijuana legalization success Re-learning to breathe: German clinic helps COVID long haulers Virginia truck driver arrested in Rhode Island after police find missing teen girl in sleeping compartment Vice President Harris sits at counter where Greensboro Four made history Crash shuts down portion of Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk Virginia Zoo in Norfolk thankful for support and looking to re-open more areas on the property Five area teams will host state football semifinals on Saturday State senator warns Gloucester’s use of sales tax increase could have ‘chilling’ effect for other communities