WAVY.com Articles: February 16, 2021

Tennessee girl ‘doing well’ after brother died rescuing her from frozen pond, pastor says Ex-mayor blasted for telling Texas residents without power ‘quit crying and looking for a handout!’ Dose of Clarity: What happened to the people who got appointments for CVS vaccine but didn’t qualify? Sussex authorities investigating after male claimed to take photos of property for ‘reassessment’ Black History Month: Hampton’s Little England Chapel stands as an inspiration for freedom Texas grandmother, 3 children die in fire during power outage 3 complaints spurred Clayton police probe that found ‘sexual communication,’ official says Human remains found in Lee County, NC identified as man missing since September 20 dead in winter storm as second cross-country system moves in Drone video shows devastation left by tornado in Brunswick County, NC Deadly Brunswick County tornado intensified quickly, offering little warning for sleeping families NC counties with older populations, most health care workers lead in COVID-19 vaccine rollout More than 2,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters National Weather Service says EF3 tornado ripped through Brunswick County Real estate: What $500K buys you in California vs. Texas ‘Dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack’: Trump goes after McConnell in scathing statement NC county reveals ransomware hackers demanded $670k to unfreeze computer network Mendoza warns state lawmakers not to spend federal stimulus funds on new projects York County Schools grade 7-11 students returning to classrooms through hybrid model starting Feb. 22 From imagination to reality: Norfolk Collegiate middle schoolers competing at state level of ‘FIRST LEGO League’ Dominion Energy gives $50,000 boost to mental health clinic for military families, children VDOT to temporarily close all lanes at MMMBT Tuesday evening for utility work Nigerian national sentenced to 10 years for $11 million global cyberfraud scheme Suffolk High School Football Bubble Norfolk police: Woman reported missing Tuesday found safe VBSO: Zero weapons, illegal drugs found during biannual jail search Black History Month: Local NBA referee scores big with philanthropy and fine dining How do you combine Mardi Gras and winter weather? One Louisiana couple has the answer. Ebola outbreaks in Africa require ‘swift and overwhelming response,’ White House says Woman died of carbon monoxide toxicity at Norfolk public housing community Snow, ice storms across US may delay vaccine shipments for NC, CDC tells NCDHHS Senator Warner offers financial support to ‘memorialize’ Richmond’s Slave Trail during morning tour ‘Nothing traditional’: Olympic boxers train in abandoned department store New Kent County Sheriff’s Office looking for man missing since January 2020 Six Flags America hiring virtually for upcoming season Dr. Fauci joins William & Mary for virtual conversation US lawmakers weigh options to guarantee election security in the future US Sen. Warner leaves checkup of Hampton VA hospital with upbeat report on COVID-19 vaccinations, wait times White House extends eviction ban as relief package works its way through Congress Pooch In A Pinch: Dog rescued after slipping between boulders Bipartisan teen driving safety bill passes Virginia General Assembly unanimously Virtual town hall meeting seeking public input on Joint Land Use Study Border Patrol agents carry out multiple rescues during South Texas deep freeze USPS: Mail delivery halted, post offices closed in some Alabama zip codes Texas governor calls for investigation into electric grid operator after mass outages State Rep. Eddie Lucio III: ‘Everything that could go wrong, possibly went wrong’ ‘Hero’ sanitation worker spots 7-year-old in trash, stops garbage truck’s blade Health officials seeking dog that bit person near Matoaka Woods in Williamsburg FEMA opens mass vaccine sites as bad weather hampers efforts Biden urges Congress to pass $1.9T COVID relief package as ACA special enrollment period opens Congressional dysfunction has compromised Navy funding, training, local congressman says Pandemic love story unfolds at home for seniors Celebrity chef to help Westminster-Canterbury celebrate as it begins to roll back some pandemic restrictions Woman places face masks on her fence for anyone in the community in need ‘Why won’t you die?’: Ohio gunman shoots man 6 times, killing him then himself, police say Texans warned against taking dangerous measures to stay warm during power outages Fauci extends vaccine wait time for most Americans, now targeting mid-summer Reck on the Road: Black History Driving Tour It’s Still Mardi Gras In New Orleans! Customized Insurance Coverage ‘There’s No Place Like Home For The Arts’ Saturday Night! Boost Your Smile Estimated 100 animals die in Indiana pet store fire NBC’s ‘Young Rock’ series highlights Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s life before fame 5-year-old girl wakes from coma after crash involving Chiefs coach Britt Reid What went wrong with the energy grid in Texas? ‘Overwhelmed, anxious, and just blessed’: Brunswick County woman recounts surviving deadly tornado NC COVID-19 Feb. 16 update: Fewest new daily cases in 3 months, positivity rate down to 7.4% CDC gives guidance on using pain relievers like Motrin, Tylenol with COVID-19 vaccine Virginia to add $160 million to Rent Relief Program for landlords, tenants; homeowners not eligible Pharrell Williams to appear on ‘Finding Your Roots’ Tuesday night on PBS Virginia Feb. 16 COVID-19 update: 1,770 new cases, 21 new deaths; Virginia launches pre-registration site Newsfeed Now: Winter weather brings historic low temps, power outages to parts of the country; Couple weds at Dunkin’ Donuts Journey to Tokyo: Grant Breckenridge Blog: Spring-Like Today! Then Winter Rushes Back! Prison dog attacks left Virginia inmates with nerve damage, lawsuit says New York lawmakers end ban on commercial surrogacy No. 16 Florida State routs No. 7 Virginia 81-60 in ACC showdown Texas’ power outages compared to Hurricane Harvey Former football player leaves NFL to help at-risk kids through charitable arts foundation Winter storm knocks out Texas city’s water supply Dose of Clarity: Here’s how to check if your COVID-19 vaccine email is legit 2 hospitalized for smoke inhalation after flight returns to North Carolina airport Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccine registration site goes online, experiences some issues At least 3 dead, 10 injured after tornado hits Brunswick County, NC overnight, officials say Peninsula to honor leaders promoting diversity, respect, inclusion Instead of throwing food away, truck driver takes initiative to make sure Norfolk pets are well-fed