WAVY.com Articles: February 17, 2021

Virginia will legalize marijuana, but lawmakers need to settle on timetable Walking Dead looking for background actors in Richmond area Guess who’s back? Green Run headed back to state title game Princess Anne girls cruise to 8th-straight state title appearance Smithfield boys advance to state title game for first time in school history Hand’s heroics not enough to lift Landstown in state semifinal House passes school reopening bill, heads to Gov. Cooper who says it ‘falls short’ Duke Energy predicts 1 million power outages in NC, SC from winter storm Hampton school division to start bringing back some students for in-person learning Feb. 22 Hot-shooting Duke races past Wake Forest 100 million Americans brace for more cold, snow and power outages Third stimulus checks: With the impeachment trial over, when could $1,400 payments be approved? WATCH: Body camera video shows moment Florida deputy finds stolen SUV with toddler inside Drone with kilo of meth crashes on roof of California business near U.S.-Mexico border NWS: North Carolina tornado had 160 mph winds, was on ground for 22 miles Police: Suffolk man used fake check to buy puppies in Pennsylvania 4 displaced after apartment fire in Suffolk Norfolk approves plan to return students in lower grades to in-person learning March 15 TSA stops man with a loaded gun at Norfolk International Airport Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue retires Something in the Water festival again canceled due to COVID-19 Rogue coyote attacks four people in California ‘One of the biggest blunders in banking history’: Citibank mistakenly wired lenders $900 million Mexican president to visit border city, discuss security North Carolina woman who won $188 million Powerball jackpot sued by jailed ex-fiancé Girl receives new kidney from her Pre-K teacher Krispy Kreme offering special doughnut Thursday to celebrate Mars landing COVID-19 brings new traditions for Ash Wednesday Queen Elizabeth’s husband, 99-year-old Prince Philip, admitted to hospital Lack of water forces Texas firefighters to watch house burn Captain pleads not guilty in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast ‘Game of Thrones’ stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy Texas Democrats demand answers as millions remain without power, wintry weather lingers Millions endure record cold without power; at least 20 dead Are frozen wind turbines to blame for Texas power outages? James City County Police Investigator receives 2020 Top Cop award Legend of the Shoe Tree grows on the Loneliest Road in America More than 300 Walmarts closed across country due to severe weather US Sen. Mark Warner visits Norfolk vaccination site Healthy, young people to be deliberately exposed to COVID-19 for study Google Maps adds new feature that allows you to pay for parking and transit in app White House says Biden supports study of slavery reparations Recall Alert: Electric smoker poses shock hazard Texas TikTok users share nightmare videos of water pouring from burst pipes Mars rover headed for ‘bullseye’ landing, says NASA Asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico must complete several steps for chance to enter U.S. 7 million under boil notice in Texas as power outages persist amid another winter storm Stimulus check: Why you may want to file your taxes immediately Black-owned Portsmouth skate shop helps to keep skate park open, encourages youth to follow dreams Williamsburg Police searching for 2 people who stole catalytic converter from vehicle VB police respond to report of gunfire near Virginia Beach Boulevard Wednesday AG Herring: Price gouging protections in effect ahead of potential winter weather How to see Saturday’s Rocket Launch VDOT, Dominion crews remind residents of ice, fallen trees; VSP respond to 442 crashes, 310 disabled vehicles since midnight Norfolk church takes Imposition of Ashes outside and sprinkles them on heads to be safe during pandemic Kill Devil Hills woman arrested on multiple conspiracy, fraud charges related to pandemic unemployment benefits NC State hangs on for 74-73 win at Pitt Chesapeake schools’ superintendent to serve on statewide team set to guide in reopening and recovery VSP personnel earn Red Cross lifesaving awards — 6 from Chesapeake division Sens. Tim Kaine, Michael Bennet reintroduce Medicare-X bill to improve health insurance plans Bill would create commission to study reparations for descendants of slaves More mistaken tax documents in Hampton Roads could point to fraud involving unemployment benefits Federal agents seize roughly 10 million phony N95 masks in COVID-19 probe US lawmakers look toward broadband expansion to answer pandemic problems Mayor of Suffolk tests positive for COVID-19 Former Chesapeake deputy charged with trying to smuggle drugs into jail Vincent Jackson suffered from chronic alcoholism and concussions, family told deputies Gov. Cooper surveys damage left by deadly tornado in Brunswick County ATF searching for individuals wanted in connection with ‘violent armed robberies’ in Eastern NC ‘Be prepared to lose power for a while’: Gov. Cooper declaring state of emergency ahead of winter storm Man dressed as grandma caught stealing mail in North Carolina neighborhood, residents say Roanoke mayor’s Facebook post on girls’ hoops team offends some Is Microsoft Teams down for you? Amtrak to operate a modified schedule in parts of the Mid-Atlantic region due to winter storm NASA rover will attempt hardest Mars landing yet Thursday, and you can watch it live 8 hurt in shooting near Philadelphia transit station Gov. Pritzker presents third budget proposal, lawmakers respond Blog: A Broken Record of a Weather Pattern Creative Corner: Author Jaylyn Brown WATCH: Crews respond to 4-story fire in grain dryer at Perdue Grain in South Norfolk NC COVID-19 Feb. 17 update: More than 3K new cases reported Science with Steve: The Polar Vortex Rock Show ‘Face diapers not required’: Florida restaurant mask policy going viral Millions remain without power as Texas expects more blackouts Dollars and Sense: Digital Banking Bryant & Stratton Can Help You Afford Top-Notch Training An Update Is Available! Does That Mean You Need It? DHS, local foodbank to host drive-thru food pantry for Virginia Beach residents After more than seven years, authorities recover remains of missing Nelson County teen, Alexis Murphy ‘Unsmiling political hack’: Trump statement ripping Sen. Mitch McConnell signals divide in DC James City County crash leads to vehicle submerged in swamp, woman later dies Vehicle overturns in crash on N. Henry St. in Williamsburg Illinois Assembly to hear Gov. Pritzker’s budget address Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh dies at 70 Even with shortened season ahead, Maury aims to defend state football title Virginia Feb. 17 COVID-19 update: 2,284 new cases, 38 new deaths; metrics still trending down overall Newsfeed Now: Doctor says flu vaccine could protect kids from COVID-19 effects; Sanitation worker saves child from being crushed Biden administration to invest $1.6 billion to expand testing in schools, genomic sequencing Shift in NC policy aimed at preventing COVID-19 vaccine tourism Volunteers searching for 76-year-old VB woman who went missing after taking out trash and doesn’t speak English Blog: Dry & Cold Today. Cold Rain Thursday With Icing For Some. Chimp, monkeys, lemurs freeze at primate sanctuary during Texas power outage UVA implements new COVID-19 restrictions following recent rise in student cases Northam: Virginia has new COVID-19 vaccine registration call center, all outdoor sports venues up to 250-person cap Historic Black colleges to get $650,000 to preserve campuses Bloxom men die in Metompkin Road crash on Eastern Shore After 45 years of public service, Norfolk fire captain retires Crumbling former Trump casino to be imploded Wednesday ‘Mattress Mack’ opens stores as warming centers for Houston residents York County leaders hope a JCPenney-turned-church with restaurants can bring new life to troubled shopping center