WAVY.com Articles: December 6, 2021

Girl sustains minor injury following shooting at Portsmouth 7-Eleven Unvaccinated patients would pay their own hospital bills under new proposal IOW and Surry leaders promote need for new hospital in Smithfield Lawmakers want unused border wall money to compensate farmers for theft, damages left by migrants Texas lines up boats to stem flow of undocumented immigrants over Rio Grande U.S. not sharing details on ‘MPP 2.0,’ but ports of entry remain off-limits to asylum-seekers, sources say Chevy Chase takes drive-thru orders at South Carolina fast food restaurant Suffolk Workforce Development Center to host CorTech hiring events starting Dec. 8 Why was the Michigan shooting suspect sent back to class? VB principal: Student will ‘not return’ to school after making unsubstantiated threat against middle school Skill machines can be turned on again after Virginia judge issues injunction in lawsuit Charge dropped against man accused of exposing himself to neighbors in Suffolk Man sentenced to 3 years after pleading guilty to 2019 bank robbery in York County ‘Operation Sgt. Santa’: For 1st time in 40 years, Fort Eustis hosts free holiday train rides for military families New vaccine ingredient may create a stronger defense against many illnesses — including COVID-19 Syracuse researchers say DOJ’s juvenile immigration case data is ‘totally unreliable,’ won’t track it anymore Nunes to resign from Congress, become CEO of Trump media firm Teenager shot at Alabama church identified Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco in $575M deal ‘Tis the season: Holiday-themed craft beers from local breweries Gov. Northam launches ‘Thank You, Virginia’ Tour, announces plan to raise teacher salaries Northam: Removal of Lee pedestal wasn’t influenced by transition to Republican leadership Virginia State University student dies from injuries in shooting at Ettrick apartment complex Virginia Beach man sentenced to less than 2 years in Shore Drive crash involving pedestrian ‘Ball for a Cause’ basketball tournament hopes to help families in time for the holidays VDH doctor recommends COVID-19 booster as omicron variant spreads; says people can get vaccine or booster soon after infection ‘Great musician, even greater person’: Friends remember Eastern Shore man who died in weekend fire VB family asking for tips after 4 dogs shot with pellets in VB yard, one fatally 118 students decorating Suffolk businesses’ storefront windows in annual holiday event Pharrell Williams to deliver NSU commencement address for December 2021 graduates Man injured following weekend shooting at E Brambleton Ave in Norfolk New information: Family of Elizabeth City shooting victim talks to 10 On Your Side Virginia COVID-19 Dec. 6 Update: Nearly 1,700 new cases, over 65.6% of population fully vaccinated Virginia State Police ID Virginia Beach man fatally hit by 2 vehicles on I-81 exit ramp Defense attorneys ask judge to remove Portsmouth prosecutors from officer-involved shooting case Chesapeake native, NASA Langley pilot among 10 new astronaut candidates White House announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games, as tension with China grows Fauci calls Ron Johnson’s AIDS comment ‘preposterous’: ‘I don’t have any clue of what he’s talking about’ Here’s where each state stands with COVID-19 rates, deaths DOJ sues Texas over redistricting that will ‘deny Black, Latino voters choice’ Saying they ‘share a mind,’ male triplets all pursue nursing degrees ‘What’s going to happen next?’: Businesses brace for omicron ‘Unlucky group’: CEO lays off 900 people during Zoom call; video shared online HBO Max releases first-look teaser of ‘Harry Potter’ anniversary special Do you still need to wear a mask if you got the COVID-19 booster shot? Schmear shortage imperils bagel breakfasts Michigan poison control warns about possible cases of fentanyl-laced marijuana 7 in 10 admit that even their dog over eats during the holidays! Chesapeake’s Lana Scott eliminated in ‘The Voice’ Season 21 semifinals Josh Duggar trial: Duggar confessed in 2003 to molesting children, says family friend ‘Cry for help’: With rise in violence at local schools, experts emphasize mental health resources NC COVID-19 Dec. 6 Update: Over 2,100 new cases, positivity rate at 7.7% Drugstores slammed by vaccine demand, staff shortages Fa La La Your Way to A New Job! Pre-Holiday Giveaway Impractical Joker ‘Murr’ Comes To Town WAVY Family Traditions Choosing a 2022 Medicare Plan New Floors for the Holidays Military Minute: USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies after workout Another raccoon in Norfolk tests positive for rabies Breeze adding flights from Norfolk to Long Island, Palm Beach — starting at $39 one-way Fauci encouraged that omicron doesn’t appear to be more severe 101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost CBP restarts ‘Remain in Mexico’ program Monday in El Paso Report: Trump came in contact with 500 people between first positive COVID test and hospitalization ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic stopping by Ferguson Center in Newport News for 2022 North American tour Over 230,000 pounds of pork products recalled due to risk of listeria contamination New York City mandating COVID vaccine for all private sector workers 5-foot snake pulled from man’s new couch in Florida New man considered person of interest in November homicide of Portsmouth woman 3-Time Olympic veteran hoping to lead U.S. Nordic Combined team back to podium Best gifts currently on sale from Ulta for the beauty lover on your list Tractor-trailer overturns on Route 35 at Peters Bridge Road in Sussex County State-by-state abortion rights battle looming Best budget gifts for your grandpa How I infused some summer into my winter skincare routine Virginia Beach high schoolers no longer required to quarantine after exposure to virus Blog: A shot of warmth today before a blast of cold tomorrow! Defending deliveries: Newport News dialysis patient fed up with porch pirate Norfolk Public Schools hosting second dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students in 5-11 age group Dictionary.com names word of the year for 2021: ‘Allyship’ Camden Middle School closed Monday out of precaution due to threat Video: Washington rallies for 4th straight win, 17-15 over Raiders