WAVY.com Articles: December 21, 2021

Another 8 miles of I-64 widening complete between Hampton Roads and Richmond, 29 miles left Suffolk Public Works upgrades Shoulders Hill Road and Pughsville Road traffic signals Carolina Road in Suffolk to close for bridge replacement starting Jan. 3 Covid riddled Washington falls to Eagles 27-17 in Philadelphia Tuesday night matchup Portsmouth holds vigil on National Homeless Persons Memorial Day Man dies in single-vehicle crash at Newport News intersection Tuesday Five things to know about Biden’s omicron plan ‘Home Alone’ actor faces charges for allegedly trying to strangle girlfriend Man once convicted of arson named fire chief VDH stretched thin with monoclonal antibody treatments, looks to expand number of facilities offering treatment Virginia Lottery’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle sells out State veterinarian: Santa’s reindeer approved for entry into Virginia Virginia authorities working to reduce holiday-related impaired driving with ‘Checkpoint Strikeforce’ campaign Special election for House of Delegates 89th District being held Jan. 11; seat formerly held by Del. Jay Jones Salad products recalled in 19 states; FDA investigates link to listeria outbreak Taco Bell to sell chicken wings for 1 week only in January DMV announces new car insurance coverage increase Jan. 1 Did Democrats misread their mandate? Governor Northam reflects on his term as Republicans take back power Delta Chi fraternity brother charged in death of VCU student Adam Oakes pleaded guilty in court What time does the Virginia ABC store close on Christmas and New Year’s Eve? RACC’s ‘Tommie Fund’ saves 5-month-old Hanover puppy hit by car 1 taken to hospital after house fire in Norfolk Community leaders in Norfolk say the president’s free COVID-19 test kit plan will not work in medically underserved communities Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lafayette Boulevard and Tidewater Drive in Norfolk Time capsule from Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Monument opened; books, envelope & coin inside Last dog to survive Michael Vick dogfighting ring dies; here’s how he spent life after his rescue VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Hampton Roads Chamber partnering to increase volunteerism among businesses Northam extends deadline for child care subsidy program, proposes early education funding Shooting outside Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro sparks search for suspect FDA approves first HIV prevention injection NHL pulling out of Beijing Olympics after COVID surge, AP source says President Biden announces 500 million at-home COVID tests to counter omicron threat Virginia hospitalizations are up, but numbers are better than last year New pay plan goes into effect for Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office in the New Year ‘Why am I so angry?’: Norfolk police interrogation details murders of 2 infants and their mother Ursid meteor shower peaks on longest night of the year Trump to hold news conference from Mar-a-Lago on Jan. 6 Can’t find a COVID test? Biden’s new actions could change that Omicron is the ‘second most contagious’ virus in the world From bobby pin to home: Woman trades items for Tennessee house in TikTok campaign Kinston man who spent over 24 years in prison receives full pardon from Gov. Cooper Here’s why some Christmas trees are upside-down Shocking footage shows fight between unruly passengers, police at Miami airport What we know and don’t know about omicron NC Dec. 21 COVID-19 update: 2,894 new cases, positivity rate around 10% as metrics rise overall 2 displaced after small fire on Hudson Avenue in Norfolk Daughter of alleged shopping cart killer’s victim describes ‘the most hurtful thing’ Feel like you’re the only person who likes fruit cake? These 4 can be delivered to your door in days Walgreens, CVS now limiting how many at-home COVID tests you can buy Holiday gnomes are gaining in popularity this holiday season, here’s how you can join the craze Holiday Baking Secrets From The Pros! Motortrend Truck of the Year Reck on the Road: Norview Robotics Club Happy New You Health and Wellness Fair from Celebrate Healthcare coming up in January Season of Gratitude with Commonwealth Senior Living Gov.-elect Youngkin names Caren Merrick as Virginia commerce and trade secretary Biden pledges 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron Two of 11 men charged in death of VCU freshman Adam Oakes to appear in court today Best gift cards, subscriptions and other last-minute gift suggestions Virginia Dec. 21 COVID-19 update: Case average nears delta peak but hospitalization, death levels still below Fauci on Fox’s Jesse Watters: He ‘should be fired on the spot’ Winter solstice 2021: Why the shortest ‘day’ of the year is actually the longest How to see the once-in-a-lifetime ‘Christmas comet’ this week Early Christmas gift: NCDOT halting road work during holiday season Blog: Rain showers today could affect holiday travel. Newport News police chief holds ‘Chat with the Chief’ sessions after city sees three homicides Coal miners’ union urges Manchin to reconsider opposition to Biden plan ‘It just hurts so bad’: Mom of mysterious Virginia crash victim asks others to stay safe on interstate roads Biden to push vaccines, at-home COVID tests in Tuesday speech; US to buy 500 million at-home tests to send out Washington Football assistant coaches to miss Tuesday’s game due to COVID protocols; Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen won’t play Driver found on top of vehicle found in water at Craney Island Fuel Depot in Portsmouth