WAVY.com Articles: December 16, 2021

Dramatic video shows people climb out window to safety during deadly Manhattan fire NBA, players agree to additional COVID protocols through holidays Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles, crowned Miss America Judge rejects OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s sweeping opioid settlement Lay’s 80-proof potato vodka sells out in under three hours Film celebrating Betty White to be released on what would have been her 100th birthday Brothers charged in deadly gas station armed robbery attend first court date Fed may take steps to keep inflation from being permanent Portsmouth Public Schools hosting three vaccine clinics for children Intern Blog: Goodbye Wavy! Omicron quickly becomes dominant variant in Florida county’s wastewater samples President Biden on Medal of Honor recipient Alwyn Cashe: ‘A warrior who literally walked through fire for his troops’ Teacher’s TikTok promise to cancel exam if pro sports team replies goes viral For the first time, family of teen killed in Menchville High School parking lot speaks out; community holds vigil Hampton University raises minimum wage to $15, gives $200 holiday bonuses NC COVID-19 Dec. 16 Update: new cases hits two-month high, hospitalizations continue to rise Health experts warn Americans of Omicron risk as CDC provides new recommendation for J&J vaccine LIST: More NBC holiday specials through New Year’s Day Texas has built 6 miles of wire border fencing along Rio Grande under Operation Lone Star ‘At my wits’ end’: California toy store repeatedly hit by thieves Warrant issued for Alec Baldwin’s phone in ‘Rust’ investigation NFL and players agree to new COVID protocols amid flood of positive tests Local dance studio holding ‘Christmas Extravaganza’ performance to raise money for Operation Smile Dog survives Kentucky tornado, is reunited with owner Procession for late NFL star Demaryius Thomas to be held in Georgia Saturday Airline executive says masks ‘don’t add much’ on flights ODU arrives in Myrtle Beach, begins prep for bowl matchup against Tulsa NBA player Cam Thomas gives back to students at the primary school he attended in Chesapeake Portsmouth man sentenced to more than 10 years for using credit, debit cards re-encoded with stolen financial information Gas leak closes section of Portsmouth Boulevard, crash blocks High Street near MLK Freeway One dead, one critically injured following crash on Rt. 46 in Brunswick County TikTok school threats prompt call for parents to talk to kids; Virginia authorities respond Overnight exit ramp closures at exit 273 on I-64 in Norfolk starting Friday Nauticus installs new gangway in preparation for ‘busiest cruise season’ Democrats’ push for voting rights legislation by Christmas hits a wall Portsmouth native killed on USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor attack to be buried in Pennsylvania ‘A Soulful Christmas,’ co-produced by Norfolk’s Anthony Wayne, makes its debut in Virginia Beach Chesapeake bus involved in 2-vehicle crash, driver in pickup truck injured TCC English professor receives statewide outstanding faculty award, $7,500 gift from Dominion Virginia Beach man arrested on federal sex crimes after soliciting, sending explicit photos to underage girls Vincent Jackson: Former NFL receiver found dead in hotel had CTE, family says Fauci, scientists push for universal coronavirus vaccine 3 arrested after apparent drug-related deaths of model, friend in LA Woman decorates tree that crashed through ceiling during windstorm Hurricane-force wind gusts in Colorado, dust storms in Kansas, tornadoes in Iowa in December – here’s what fueled a day of extreme storms Meta takes action against spyware companies targeting 50K individuals Power of Exercise and Positive Mindset ‘Sex and the City’ actor Chris Noth accused of sexual assault by 2 women Former Alabama school superintendent pleaded guilty, pocketed cash from department of education in identity fraud case Legal Matters: Drunk Driving Awareness Operation Wish List In The Kitchen: Custom Cookies Northam proposes $150 million to recruit companies for Virginia during Danville visit IAHR: Timothy Hyvarinen VDH urges Chesapeake students to wear masks despite school board’s decision to make them optional next month Pet Pal: Pisces Northam’s unveils budget plan with major new investments; Youngkin wants more tax cuts Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program outlines plan to reduce waste in coastal waterways Start 2022 off on the right foot with a ‘first day hike’ at any of Virginia’s 41 state parks Portsmouth main library to close on December 17 due to repair work 66-year-old New York man arrested in North Carolina on sexual battery, abduction charges in connection to underage girl in Poquoson Hampton chef talks rehabilitation, entrepreneurship as he gives back in spirit of holiday season Biodiesel fuel leaks at Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s St. Juliens Creek Annex ODU cheers on football team in send-off to Myrtle Beach Bowl Labor shortages, supply chain issues and high food prices force Newport News to postpone restaurant week Norfolk Public Schools to install water bottle filling stations, replacing closed water fountains Elizabeth City man sentenced to 15 years for felony firearm possession following string of federal convictions Under proposed congressional maps, district held by Spanberger would move to Northern Virginia Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services hit with ransomware attack Beshear: President Biden authorizes 30-day 100% federal cost-share for storm damage clean-up Biden signs debt ceiling increase, averting default Jeff Garlin leaves ‘The Goldbergs’ after misconduct allegations ‘Is this real?’: San Francisco home sells for $1 million over asking price in 3 days Bruce Springsteen reportedly sells rights to music for millions Nationwide pork recall expands to 2.3 million pounds amid concerns of listeria contamination 58-foot bridge stolen in Ohio Jana Duggar speaks out on endangering a minor charges: ‘I was certainly never arrested’ Stories of survival from the tornadoes’ epicenter Norfolk Del. Jay Jones stepping down from House of Delegates seat at end of year Man wanted for triple murder in Elizabeth City arrested in Norfolk Virginia Dec. 16 COVID-19 update: Virus levels rising quickly; hospitalizations up in nearly every state Big Game Bound: Broncos-Bengals showdown highlights one of several pivotal Week 15 games 20 popular gift ideas that are on sale and will still arrive on time for Christmas Blog: Large wind storm over the central U.S. Tracking local warmth! US faces double coronavirus surge as omicron spreads Woman seriously hurt in shooting on Slater Avenue in Buckroe area of Hampton Henry the hero: Connecticut mom credits family dog with saving baby’s life Want to make cool drone videos? I tested a popular model to find out if it delivered Woodside and Menchville students to return to school after fatal shooting of teen Study suggests antibodies from two Moderna doses less effective at neutralizing omicron Best high-end gift for your girlfriend Two fires break out overnight in same area of Norfolk; both believed to be accidental Donate breast milk to save lives of vulnerable babies Quartet of athletes from Oscar Smith sign NLI