WAVY.com Articles: February 22, 2021

Walgreens adds more stores to COVID-19 drive-thru testing locations Walmart raising pay for 425K employees starting March 13 Nearly half of Trump voters would leave GOP for Trump party, poll finds Bill to suspend gun rights for domestic assault convictions passes in Virginia Taco Bell introducing new chicken ‘sandwich taco’ Virginia will end capital punishment. What does that mean for the two men still on Virginia’s death row? 5 confirmed cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome found in Richmond-area children First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Richmond, VCU Massey Cancer Center New sexual assault accusations after soldier’s death at Fort Bliss; Army opens investigation Two giraffes electrocuted by power lines in Kenya park Michigan woman dies after receiving COVID-infected lungs in transplant Viral video shows homeless man being kicked out of a Roanoke hotel Bad news: Here’s why gas prices went up 5% Sens. Warner, Kaine announce $179 million for COVID-19 vaccine distribution Portsmouth schools adjust schedules for most of March in case teachers have side effects from 2nd vaccine dose Nearly 3,000 students return to classroom in Newport News Monday York County brings 11th grade back to classrooms Monday; school officials review reopening plan 14 displaced by fire on Elm Avenue in Portsmouth Man hospitalized in Accomack after stabbing Red wolf at Virginia Living Museum dies Deep Creek wins season opener against Grassfield in historic VHSL season Wife testifies that Michigan man also convicted in Norfolk murder previously admitted fault in daughter’s 1989 death Gloucester School Board asks high court to review transgender policy Biden pushes for COVID-19 relief package as the US passes 500,000 COVID-19 deaths Boy, 10, undergoes four amputations after developing MIS-C NASA releases first-of-its-kind video of Perseverance Rover touching down on Mars Delta 757 with ‘engine issue’ makes emergency landing in Salt Lake City Local health and community leaders work to break generational fear about vaccine for Black Americans Duke continues push for NCAA Tournament bid with 4th straight win Coronavirus Digital Discussion: Tips for easing back-to-class anxiety Chesapeake parents seeking more transparency, consistency from school board Family seeking donations after losing everything to house fire in Accomack County Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland gaining bipartisan support from Senate Some Hampton Roads pharmacies beginning COVID-19 vaccine efforts this week ‘Get Out The Vaccine’: Local faith leaders team up for weekly virtual COVID-19 vaccine updates Lyft announces partnership with CVS to provide access to COVID-19 vaccine Medical examiner: 36-year-old woman found dead in Norfolk died of accidental drug overdose Madigan resigns as Democratic party chairman Senators question Garland on domestic threats, Russia investigation Norfolk Festevents establishes programs to help boost small businesses, nonprofits Ex-principal in JCC says embezzlement conviction was payback despite state’s evidence Boiler the source of gas leak that killed woman in Norfolk public housing community Inmate at HRRJ dies after being found unresponsive ARHS to hold first and second dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week, as NC moves to Group 3 Police investigating after teen injured in shooting in JCC, 21-year-old later found dead in Newport News 18-year-old facing several charges including DUI, maiming following November 2020 crash in Suffolk 2-vehicle crash with serious injuries in Isle of Wight Deer with hairy eyeballs found in Tennessee Ohio man arrested in Suffolk, accused of ‘disseminating victim’s nude photos, video’ Immigration ‘hard-liner’ US attorney stepping down in South Texas Hikers in Hawaii going off beaten path could soon pay for their own rescue Soccer team runs for cover as plane debris rains down on practice Crews respond to residential fire on Maryland Ave. in Hampton Stimulus checks: House to vote Friday on Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill ‘MyPillow Guy’ sued for $1.3 billion by Dominion Voting Systems over alleged defamation White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing as US approaches 500K deaths Business groups push back against Pritzker’s plan to nix tax credits Storms move out, back to sunshine Tuesday ‘A violation of the criteria’: Portsmouth councilman refuses to interview Danny Meeks for city manager position Pritzker signs police reform bill into law over law enforcement objections Learn Beauty Like A Boss Bankruptcy as a Financial Lifeline In The Kitchen: Margarita Fish Bowl Military Minute: Ship Out to Shore Up How Does The Career Engineer Measure a Year? Person died following Valetine’s Day fire in Norfolk; cause still under investigation NC COVID-19 Feb. 22 update: Over 2,100 new cases, hospitalizations continue to drop Download the WAVY News App $1 million on the line in Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition program Virginia lawmakers vote to abolish the death penalty Author Deborah Douglas discusses new travel book on the US Civil Rights Trail, offering vivid glimpse into Black history Texans stuck with $5,000 electric bills after winter storm need help, officials say Hundreds of snowmen surround Utah Capitol as protesters urge Romney to take climate action Grammy-winning duo Daft Punk splitting up after 28 years Friends rally around Virginia electrical lineman severely injured on the job Disney+ adds disclaimer on ‘negative depictions’ to The Muppet Show Bomb squad finds cat, kittens in ‘suspicious package’ At least 30 people displaced following apartment fire in Norfolk U.S. extends non-essential border travel restrictions through March 21 Biden revises small business loans to reach smaller, minority firms Virginia Feb. 22 COVID-19 update: 388 new COVID-19 deaths added to state total in last 3 days, cases going down overall Newsfeed Now: US set to top 500,000 COVID-19 deaths, United grounds 777 fleet after engine explosion US Supreme Court allows release of Trump tax returns Newport News man arrested after DUI chase was wanted in Texas, authorities say ‘Pizza’ the Virginia husky is big on TikTok No injuries after fire on Hampton Roads Ave. in Hampton Water Country USA plans to reopen May 22 Blog: One More Day Of Rain Before The Payoff! Teen driver led troopers on short pursuit on I-64 before crashing near High Rise Bridge, State Police say North Carolina trooper battling COVID-19 on life support in ICU, wife says Hot mic: Entire school board resigns after making disparaging comments about parents during live meeting Wounded Warrior Project helping service members enter civilian world through career counseling Two overnight shootings in Virginia Beach under investigation Man shot on E. Princess Anne Road in Norfolk Dose of Clarity: What happens if you miss your shot to sign up for a vaccine appointment? Dose of Clarity: How can you help an elderly family member get the vaccine?