WAVY.com Articles: February 3, 2021

Virginia Beach school division forms mental health task force Chapter 1: The Patients v. Perwaiz Super Bowl could be farewell for several pending free agents Arkansas teen beats COVID-19, months later still suffering after effects What a ‘targeted’ stimulus check plan could mean for you US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick laid to rest 6-year-old thanks Portsmouth first responders who saved him Super Bowl Gatorade bath betting guide Johnson ends slump, Pitt tops No. 16 Virginia Tech 83-72 Suffolk council votes against allowing new councilman to bid on $157,000 city landscaping contract With due date approaching, Mahomes hoping baby girl waits until after Super Bowl LV to arrive 10 On Your Side: Bringing a ‘Dose of Clarity’ to the vaccine rollout in Virginia Buccaneers fan raises team flag at summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, dad says son ‘had no idea’ photo went viral BBB warning about contact tracing scam Prosecutors seek Rittenhouse arrest, bond increase after he allegedly moved without informing the court Pelosi denounces Minority Leader ‘Kevin McCarthy (Q-CA)’ over refusal to punish Rep. Greene Parler CEO says he’s been terminated by the company’s board Vaccine supply still an issue in Virginia — and some health district directors are pulling double-duty amid rollout This age group is most responsible for COVID-19 spread, study says Senator Tillis reintroduces bill to support servicemembers & military families with coverage for eating disorder treatments Judge orders jail to provide organic food to ‘QAnon Shaman’ EXCLUSIVE: Texas sends 10,000 COVID-19 tests to McAllen, where border agents are releasing migrant families Suspect in killing of 2 FBI agents in Florida is identified CDC: Teachers don’t need vaccines to safely reopen schools Newport News man sentenced to more than 10 years in connection with armed robbery Nonprofit working to bring LGBT Center to Suffolk Luria elected as vice-chair of House Armed Services Committee Elevate your nonprofit organization during Virginia Beach’s Ignite Small Business Event Virginia Lottery Board approves initial casino gaming regulations, sports betting moves forward Homeland Security looking for counterfeit NFL gear being sold before Super Bowl LV Coast Guard: Be prepared for cold water, know your equipment ODU basketball set to resume play following two-week COVID-19 pause Justice Department, Old Dominion University reach agreement to resolve disability discrimination complaint Norfolk gets new $10,000 tools to detect fevers in those entering jail and courthouse Watch: Pairing the right beers with the proper appetizers Berkley Bridge area featured on Mercedes-Benz commercial Virginia Senate passes bill to abolish death penalty Challenges ahead as Biden administration pledges to reunite immigrant families Fire contained to 1 apartment at building on Green Street in Portsmouth Officials: no Super Bowl threat amid rise of white supremacy Over 20 Chiefs players, staffers were set to see barber who tested positive for COVID, reports say Most diverse coaching staff in NFL leads Buccaneers to Super Bowl Woman dies after shooting in Chesapeake; police searching for homicide suspect The Creative Corner: Singer-songwriter Roberta Lea ‘Hero’: Lawmakers honor officer killed in US Capitol riot Chicago man begins tamale crusade to help vendors hit hard by pandemic ‘Catch and release’ resumes in South Texas, mayor says; Biden order reinstates policy Pritzker: Illinois state legislators moved into Phase 1B of vaccination plan Amazon to build $187 million distribution center in Tennessee, creating 800 jobs Rare ‘hole punch cloud’ spotted in Texas After years of border-wall construction, Arizona activist says its time to restore damaged lands Merck anti-baldness drug Propecia has long trail of suicide reports, records show Polls: Medical cannabis gaining acceptance among South Carolinians Former Sen. Sam McCann accused of campaign fund fraud, money laundering, tax evasion Don’t be fooled by these cheap Super Bowl ticket listings Rocky from Fairmont needs your help in winning America’s Favorite Pet contest From S. Korea to Georgia: Pet owners reunite with cat after losing her 7,000 miles away President Biden pushes for his COVID-19 relief deal, while Republicans call for compromise Horror movie filming in Wilmington, N.C. searching for extras Rescue dog hailed a hero after helping save owner’s life during stroke Young reader’s edition of Michelle Obama’s book due in March AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission, study finds Third stimulus checks: Why it could be a while before you see a $1,400 check Chiefs Hall of Famer Marty Schottenheimer moved to hospice care Brady over Mahomes: ESPN-WWE personality Charly Arnolt backing Bucs Double tragedy for Portsmouth schools inspires program to ease pandemic-related stress ‘In Brady we do trust’: Warren Sapp excited to see former team play in Super Bowl LV at home Meet the bomber pilot who will be leading the first-of-its-kind Super Bowl flyover Baby contracts COVID-19, spreads to family during barbecue Mahomes the rare quarterback with no weakness Passenger shoots couple near I-85 in Petersburg, neighbor says this is the second shooting in 6 months ‘You don’t have to kill somebody’: Wife of Virginia man killed by Caroline deputy breaks her silence Latest on 2021 session: Va. Senate passes bill abolishing the death penalty Richmond police chief making changes in leadership Walmart to offer COVID-19 vaccinations at 190 stores nationwide, 8 in Virginia Navy releases ‘Task Force One Navy’ report with recommendations on how to improve diversity and inclusion ‘I can never thank you enough’: South Carolina officer reunites with family he saved from submerged vehicle Illinois man wanted after home set on fire with wife, children still inside Hidden History: Rosenberg’s Black Cowboy Museum honors the unsung cowboys in the Wild West Portsmouth retiree concerned about tax implications involving mistaken unemployment benefits White House holds briefing as Biden pushes virus relief ‘New chance at life’: Man gets new face, hands in rare surgery Group pushing for lessons on racism, gender equality in NC schools 20 Super Bowl commercials you don’t have to wait to watch These guys see different side to Tom Brady Norfolk State, Hampton among HBCUs to receive combined $10M from beer and spirits maker Diageo ‘It’s 2020, what can I say?’: For the NFL, Zoom meetings are a way of life just like the rest of us Fire extinguished, gas leak under control after explosion in Northern Virginia injures multiple people The search for the best Cuban sandwich in Tampa Just how well do Bucs, Chiefs fans know their teams? Jazmine Sullivan talks Super Bowl gig and Whitney Houston 3 National Guard pilots killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash in Idaho House to vote to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments NC COVID-19 Feb. 3 update: Record number of daily deaths, delayed case numbers show spike in newly reported McCarthy meets with Rep. Greene over conspiracy theories as Democrats push for committee removal NFL announces cannons will not be fired during Super Bowl LV Unexpected piece of furniture arrives at White House with the Bidens Another UK COVID-19 variant identified in northwest Virginia, 4 reported overall in Va. Super Bowl fans don’t let pandemic diminish excitement ‘I don’t want my sister to die’: NC girl helps 8-month-old sister hit by gunfire in crib Big Game Bound: Hall of Famer Warren Sapp on Bucs & Chiefs defense Man with Florida tattoo on forehead arrested for misuse of 911, marijuana possession Bobcats Athletics Programs Fresh Seafood: Dockside to Curbside Utah theme park sues Taylor Swift over trademark infringement Need Direction? Let Compass Circle Drive Your Business Goals Tampa’s famed strip clubs brace for an unusual Super Bowl Newsfeed Now: First motions filed in second Trump impeachment; Woman names her ICU nurse as baby’s godmother Virginia Feb. 3 COVID-19 update: Va. among best states now for vaccines administered; deaths, hospitalizations still high as cases drop 500 free meals being given out in Portsmouth on Wednesday How to create a winning ‘homegate’ for your Super Bowl party Tennessee principal apologizes after ‘All Lives Matter’ chosen as Black History Month theme ‘Lay low and cool it’: Fauci not a fan of Super Bowl parties amid pandemic Blog: Major Storm In The Northeast Finally Wraps Up! No place like home: Tom Brady explains why he’s happy to play Super Bowl LV in Tampa Baby found safe after Amber Alert issued, search continues for suspect who stole vehicle from Chesapeake CDC director: Vaccinating teachers ‘not a prerequisite for safe reopening of schools’ Reid’s 4th down approach could help Chiefs in Super Bowl South Carolina lawmakers push for permanent curbside alcohol pickup Hokies’ Aluma named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week Northam set to visit vaccine clinics in Norfolk and Newport News on Wednesday After Super Bowl success, Kurt Warner builds his legacy off the football field Bieniemy doesn’t ask to be ‘poster boy’ for Black coaches People across the world sending videos, prayers to young Chiefs fan battling brain cancer Four first quarter bets for Super Bowl LV Notre Dame opens 2nd half on 16-0 run, beats Wake Forest