WAVY.com Articles: February 25, 2021

Bill proposed would arm some paramedics in North Carolina If J&J vaccine is approved, NC could have enough doses for everyone by end of June As Cooper lifts some COVID-19 restrictions in NC, new survey details riskiest places to contract virus NC Republicans push bill that increases capacity of outdoor high school sports facilities Virginia GOP chairman apologizes to statewide candidates for confusion over drive-in convention Virginia General Assembly gives local governments power to go after illegal gaming Portsmouth Public Schools proposes bringing some students back to campus in April Suffolk Parks & Recreation will offer before and aftercare for the remainder of the 2021 school year PHOTOS: Crash on Lynnhaven Parkway Thursday night Fight inside business leads to stabbing, then shooting in Newport News Elizabeth City police identify 19-year-old suspect in robbery Virginia Department of General Services scientist says federal funding needed to improve public health system COVID-19 relief package hangs in the balance as lawmakers stay along party lines Concierge health service loses vaccines after reportedly vaccinating ineligible people COVID-19 bill can’t include $15 minimum wage hike, Senate referee says 81-year-old ‘Fitness Gran’ takes over TikTok House could vote on Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, $1,400 checks Friday Man accused of trying to drown, bury wife alive at California beach ‘One of the best dummies we have ever seen’: Solo driver busted for carpool ‘passenger’ ‘Dateline’ explores mystery of Tennessee teen murdered in bed while family slept Ohio man who had sex without disclosing HIV may have more victims, police say Marjorie Taylor Greene mocks congressional colleague’s transgender rights flag with sign You could win a seat on SpaceX all-civilian mission to ‘explore amongst the stars’ How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants of the virus? Portsmouth food truck vendor asking for help from the community she loves to feed Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake among 2021’s Hardest-Working Cities in U.S. US carries out airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria ‘I just want to be an average human’: 13-year-old science lover who lost his mom looking for a new family Chase for the Championship | The ACC has a new leader as tournament time approaches Fauci: Whatever vaccine is available, take it Teacher accused of calling student’s ‘Black King’ T-shirt racist is investigated Lawmakers call for new investigation of Virginia Parole Board as more misconduct claims surface GoodRx announces Vaccine Guide + appointment finder Heinz website now takes 57 minutes to load – but there’s a reward for your patience Former executive of Richmond-based construction management company sentenced to prison Mother confirms: Missing Henrico woman found dead in her car Dare County Schools release update on back to school plan Pamunkey Indian Tribe proposes minority owned, Virginia based casino for Richmond VB council meetings to resume in-person March 2 Virginia, North Carolina lawmakers react to passage of Equality Act in US House Congressional Democrats renew push for LGBTQ civil rights protections Sheriff’s Office delivers $250 in supplies donated by local Walmart to Chesapeake elementary school Miracle at UVA: Local DJ recovers from a double lung transplant after yearlong illness with COVID-19 Min wage provision threatens success of COVID relief bill Police chief warns militia groups ‘want to blow up’ Capitol during State of the Union Creative Corner: K’bana Blaq Navy identifies JEB Little Creek sailor who died from COVID-19-related complications Researchers determine W&M building once housed Williamsburg Bray School Olympics gymnastics coach John Geddert dies by suicide following human trafficking, sexual assault charges NCDOT uses drone for first time to inspect OBX bridge American Airlines jet has close encounter with unidentified flying object Woman contracts COVID-19 in between vaccine doses 3,500 NC prisoners are set to be released early following lawsuit settlement Biden, Harris mark 50 million COVID-19 vaccinations since they took office Dollywood gears up for big 2021 season with construction updates Video shows plow driver and crew using old sled to rescue COVID-19 patient trapped by snow New York landlord accused of kidnapping tenants to evict them Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert dies by suicide following human trafficking, sexual assault charges Roanoke County Police send plea for help finding missing teen Virginia tribes to receive more than $1 million in housing assistance Protecting elders: How hurricanes prepared the Lumbee Tribe for COVID-19 Following arrests in Lynchburg, still no charges in Samantha Robinson’s killing Federal grand jury indicts five people, including three from Lynchburg, for conspiring to distribute cocaine and marijuana Sen. Warner issues statement after meeting with Biden, other lawmakers about US supply chain security Police ask for help identifying person after 19-year-old man shot on Afton Parkway in Portsmouth Crews respond to house fire in Portsmouth, rescue dog from upstairs FloydFest planned for late July in southwest Virginia, schedule announced Costco to pay $16/hour, more than Walmart, Amazon and Target VB Sheriff’s Office lowers deputy hiring age to 18 due to pandemic staff shortages Newport News Waterworks to install smart meters across service area beginning March 1 One-third of freshwater fish face extinction, report says Replace Some Old Ideas About HRT IAHR: Tiffany Rogers, ‘Mrs. Virginia’ Ace Your ‘Base’ With Culler Beauty Pet Pal: Bentley Relief for Aching Feet NC Feb. 25 COVID-19 update: Hospitalizations below 1,500 for 1st time since November, percent positive lowest since May Man arrested on multiple assault charges, threats against Gates County Sheriff “We’re legends;” Smithfield celebrates first ever boys basketball state title Virginia Feb. 25 COVID-19 update: Another 156 deaths reported, cases holding around 2K per day mark statewide Newsfeed Now: Dead cat left in parking lot of Chinese American butcher’s shop; Ballet student goes viral on TikTok Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, two dogs stolen Militia members want to blow up Capitol when Biden addresses Congress, chief says Baarack from the brink: Wild sheep rescued in Australia shorn of 77 pounds of fleece Blog: Dry & Cooler Today. What? More Rain This Weekend? $15 minimum wage: Where the debate and alternatives stand Bats, birds found dead in wake of deep Southern freeze High school basketball player praised for act of kindness toward opponent Can mouthwash prevent the spread of COVID-19? UNC researchers want to find out Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic unveiled by Hampton University Black Lives Matter launches Survival Fund to help those waiting for federal pandemic relief Dose of Clarity: Why isn’t my name showing up in VDH’s vaccine pre-registration system? CDC warns of queso fresco linked to listeria outbreak Norfolk’s Irene Townes turns 103 on Thursday Dose of Clarity: Western Tidewater Health District expected to stop administering doses to people outside the district Dose of Clarity: Managing COVID-19 vaccine expectations Chapter 4: A Numbers Game