WAVY.com Articles: April 27, 2021

Hampton VA Medical Center offers thousands of vaccines to family and caregivers California migrant detention center called out for ‘years of abuse and misconduct’ ‘Disaster Girl,’ now 21, cashes in on NFT of her meme Florida man reunites with dog he had to surrender due to homelessness after finding new job, place to live Southwest Virginia law enforcement makes switch to K9s not imprinted on marijuana amid passing of new legislation Pres. Biden stresses need for action on climate, infrastructure ahead of 100 days mark Florida teen follows 2 strangers home, stabbing both women to death, according to police Chick-fil-A expands test of spicy chicken items to new US markets Boy dies of COVID after parents, both vaccinated, take him to Hawaii NC Senate passes bill that would limit governor’s emergency powers Erie postmaster files lawsuit over post election claim that brought Erie national attention ‘Hold on, I’m coming’: Educators collect migrant mom who crossed into South Texas, but was expelled to Tijuana ‘It was really scary’: Neighbors wake to Richmond duplex engulfed in flames after mother, daughter escape Boy on life support with BB lodged in brain: ‘We’re just going to continue praying’ Gov. Cooper urges special prosecutor to take over death investigation of Andrew Brown Jr.; AG says his office can’t intervene unless asked North Carolina Democrats want bodycam video to be made available within 48 hours of being recorded Richmond leaders outline plan for downed Confederate statues Two Virginia men ask appeals court to reverse convictions as new evidence emerges in police officer’s murder Shooting on Richmond’s Southside leaves one woman dead, four other people injured Newport News crews battle two fires Tuesday DoD, servicemembers helping with vaccination clinics across the country Bethel, Notre Dame grad Owusu-Koramoah is NFL-ready Gates County HS senior feels community support as he recovers from ATV accident From prison to the voting booth: Voting rights restored for thousands in Virginia Busch Gardens offering free admission to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families The Hague School in Norfolk approved to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Andrew Brown Jr. funeral set for Monday with Sharpton eulogy, viewings set for Sunday Suffolk Fire and Rescue, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to offer free boater safety course Crush Cancer Cycle for Survival event Sunday: How you can participate Suffolk summer burn ban begins May 1 Virginia COVID-19 April 27 update: Over 1,100 new cases, positivity rate drops to 5.2%, 29% of population fully vaccinated No injuries after apartment fire in Suffolk Tuesday Bullet fragments ‘still in my shoulder’: Former Beach officer describes being shot during child porn raid Man shot, injured on St Julian Avenue in Norfolk Monday Big tech companies grilled about misinformation, power by senators ‘You can’t keep cars on the lot’: Hawaii rental car prices soar amid shortage Florida school says it won’t employ vaccinated teachers: ‘We did not follow tyrannic measures’ DNA evidence links suspect to 2003 Silver Spring, MD home invasion Disneyland, Disney World announce another change to classic Jungle Cruise attraction Some US cities are paying remote workers to relocate — and one is even offering $1,000 in free sandwiches Experts: Biden efforts starting to ‘pay off’ at southern border DPS traffic stops lead to stash house, arrest of 50 undocumented immigrants in South Texas El Paso DEA tasked with disrupting Mexican cartels’ deadly fentanyl trafficking Children save mom from abuse by slipping note to bus driver: New Mexico police New homeowners in Oklahoma uncover hidden shower during bathroom renovation Former NY Giant, 82, allegedly found with large amounts of cocaine 4 people airlifted to hospital following multi-vehicle crash on US-58 in Southampton Co. Charges placed against homeowner in connection with brush fire near Deer Path Road in Suffolk FEMA and Chesapeake leaders host no-appointment vaccine clinic NC COVID-19 April 27 update: Over 1,100 new cases, positivity rate rises to 7.5 Biden vs. Trump: A look at the first 100 days New emojis, ability to unlock iPhone while wearing mask part of latest Apple update Massive bee attack kills one in Texas Dog survives being set on fire, left with electrical cord tied around his neck 5-year-old cancer patient uses wish to help other kids in the hospital Will I have worse COVID-19 vaccine symptoms if I’ve already had the virus? Loved ones remember woman killed by man falling from building ‘To me, that’s history’: First ever Black Restaurant Week underway across the Carolinas $2 million worth of meth, fentanyl seized in I-70 traffic stop outside of Indianapolis Woman arrested in caught-on-video attack on flower vendor outside California cemetery Epicurious will no longer publish recipes with beef DHS pushes back Real ID requirement date for travelers Officer killed in Queens hit-and-run by intoxicated driver, NYPD says Operation Sentinel targets migrant smugglers by freezing assets and travel visas Man caught on camera vandalizing California church with sledgehammer COVID-19 and tourism: Where can U.S. citizens travel? ‘Insufficient evidence’: Prosecutors won’t charge Trey Songz after scuffle with police at Arrowhead Utility work to close portion of Independence Blvd. in Virginia Beach Exclusive: City video of Pasquotank County deputies arriving to serve warrant at Andrew Brown’s home Hello, Cleveland: NFL takes ‘blended’ draft back on road Elizabeth City, under state of emergency ahead of bodycam release in Andrew Brown Jr. case, sets 8 p.m. curfew Reck on the Road: Dr. T.J. Morgan So Long to Face Wrinkles! Renew Your Floors Virginia Wesleyan University to require COVID-19 vaccination for fall 2021 semester 2021 Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival in Norfolk postponed Newsfeed Now: Andrew Brown Jr.’s family views 20 seconds of body cam footage; 102-year-old credits long life to bowling Idaho lawmaker accused of rape had been warned previously Planned Parenthood seeks to end abortion notification requirements for minors Marvel unveils free comics for Comic Book Day 2021 Florida deputy shows off slam dunk skills at community basketball court Skunk with head stuck in milkshake cup rescued without raising a stink CDC says fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear a mask outside Blog: Tasting Early Summer! 7 protesters arrested in Elizabeth City in wake of independent autopsy findings in Andrew Brown Jr. case NC man pleads guilty to making child porn after photos discovered in attic, officials say Florida beachgoer finds $1.5 million worth of cocaine washed ashore CEO fired after publicly ridiculing Tennessee teen over his prom dress Overheated HVAC belt triggered fire alarm at Grafton Complex, middle school to start late Vaccines, executives orders, economic recovery shape Pres. Biden’s first 100 days In a first, Gucci and Facebook file joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiter FDA may consider ban on menthol cigarettes as response to citizen petition Biden signs executive order, ups $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers Driver dies in crash on Penniman Road in York County Virginia Sports Hall of Fame hosting minor league baseball virtual forum Two shot on Keller Avenue in Norfolk As the tax return filing deadline approaches, are you ready? Woman struck by gunfire on Macon Road in Hampton Suffolk City Council announces plan to host special meeting on Friday Newport News partners with HRT to provide bus passes for travel to vaccine clinics