WAVY.com Articles: February 9, 2021

Northam announces $1 million in grants to help Virginia’s oyster industry Border authorities begin releasing migrants in California; Charity helps put people in hotels Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue 2 injured men after boat catches fire miles off Virginia coast Petition growing to keep Portsmouth skate park in current neighborhood Chiefs place coach Britt Reid on administrative leave after crash that injured 5-year-old Virginia launches ‘COVIDWISE Express’ for ‘app-less’ exposure notifications Williamsburg housing authority to open public housing waitlist for several hours Wednesday 1 person with life-threatening injuries after 3-vehicle crash in Suffolk Tuesday Decades later, Norfolk woman reflects on being one of the first Black students to step into an all-white school Alex Trebek’s ‘Jeopardy!’ wardrobe donated to The Doe Fund After body found in suitcase, Wake County deputies search backyard where missing woman lived NC Gov. Cooper expects to announce timeline for Group 3 vaccine rollout this week Aunt Jemima brand gets a new name: Pearl Milling Company Can localities opt out of legal marijuana sales? Virginia lawmakers debating role of public opinion UNC men’s basketball players issue apology for maskless celebration after Duke win ‘Each person has their story’: Britney Spears appears to respond to new documentary Tessica Brown says she’s going to ‘see a surgeon’ for help with Gorilla Glue hair fiasco Self-proclaimed KKK leader Harry Rogers sentenced to less than 4 years for driving into crowd of protestors in Richmond Virginia Beach business credits supportive customers for staying open nearly a year into pandemic New Georgia senator promises to be an impartial juror in Trump’s second impeachment trial York County Schools provide update for return to in-person learning Norfolk State opts out of 2021 Spring Season, cites virus, injury concerns (VIDEO) Chesapeake’s Holloway breaks American record in 60-meter hurdle VB Police: victims robbed while waiting for meal delivery service, 2 women arrested ‘Frank’ has been found! Viral search helps Bucs fan meet man whose cutout he ‘befriended’ at Super Bowl ‘Wizard of Oz’ remake planned with ‘Watchmen’ director Watch: Graphic Capitol riot video opens House Democrats’ impeachment case Va. GOP congressman: Senate hearing follows a ‘flash impeachment’ in the House of Representatives Railway work to affect several crossings in Franklin Notre Dame deals Duke 3rd loss in a row 4 p.m. burn law to go into effect Feb. 15 10 On Your Side success: Portsmouth retiree off the hook for taxes on unemployment benefits she never received 6 GOP senators join Dems, Trump impeachment moves on 3 people displaced, 1 firefighter injured following house fire in Chesapeake Portsmouth man pleads guilty in his cousin’s murder Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial gets underway with Constitution debate Biden and Democrats push to get next COVID-19 relief package across the finish line Peninsula Catholic High School announces separate permanent virtual learning program Part of Gilmerton Road in Chesapeake closed Tuesday afternoon after oil spill, police say Nauticus offering discount to all students, families this Friday Vaccine hunters scour the internet for leftover doses of COVID-19 vaccine ‘I was wrong. Period’: QAnon Shaman apologizes for entering Capitol Norfolk man charged with DUI after seriously injuring bicyclist in Virginia Beach Early riser? You may be in for a planetary treat in the predawn sky World’s second-oldest person turning 117 this week after surviving COVID-19 Summer of social unrest sparks ‘Zoey’s’ storyline on racism Male polar bear kills female during mating attempt at Detroit Zoo Soaked Grounds Get Soaked Again Demand for two covid-19 vaccine doses puts strain on states WATCH: Texas attorney goes viral for kitten filter during Zoom court proceedings DoorDash driver’s minivan stolen during delivery with his 2 kids inside People may need annual COVID-19 vaccine, Johnson & Johnson CEO says Reck on the Road: Wiffle Ball Wizard Spoil Your Honey, Save Some Money! The Love of Your Life is Waiting! Valentine’s Day Brunch and Dinner Pritzker pledges no new taxes in upcoming state budget What happens to all that unused Chiefs Super Bowl merchandise now? NC COVID-19 Feb. 9 update: Gov. Cooper gives Tuesday briefing as state surpasses 10K deaths, 800K total cases Don’t post your vaccination card on social media, FBI warns 1 killed, 3 critically injured after attack at Minnesota health clinic Michelle Obama to team up with puppets for a kids’ food show on Netflix Mercy Chefs serves its 10 millionth meal Tractor-trailer overturns on MLK Freeway in Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office warns residents following recent increase in illegal street racing in Gates County Hampton community center named in honor of trailblazing NASA engineer Mary Jackson Man in 70s collapses, dies after getting COVID vaccine in NY: Officials saw no sign of allergic reaction Man arrested in death of 13-year-old girl dragged for miles by stolen car All-day rehearsals and celebrity encounters: What it’s like to perform during the Super Bowl halftime Invitations accepted to 2021 Augusta National Women’s Amateur NC Republicans continue push for in-person school option as teachers advocate for vaccine prioritization Teen suffering from rare form of amnesia showing signs of improvement under new treatment IRS warning: Look for these potential tax preparation red flags How to keep your student loan payment at $0 Father runs through flames to find children, dogs in house fire Louisiana woman who went viral for using Gorilla Glue adhesive in hair ends up in hospital After long separation, Texas nursing student gives COVID-19 vaccine to his own grandparents Driver with ‘Not Drunk, Avoiding Potholes’ sticker nabbed for driving under the influence Photos: Koala rescued after 5-car pileup on Australian freeway Paris Hilton testifies she was abused as a teen at Utah boarding school Hacker altered chemicals in Florida city’s drinking water to ‘dangerous’ levels, sheriff says Virginia Feb. 9 COVID-19 update: 3,291 new cases, 78 new deaths; CVS started vaccine appointment signups Tuesday Newsfeed Now: Pres. Trump’s second impeachment trial begins; New species of whale discovered Kyle Larson, coming off of 6-month suspension for using racial slur, ready for return to Daytona Larson grateful for 2nd chance in NASCAR after racial slur ARHS holding second dose COVID-19 clinics Feb. 9 Kobe Bryant crash pilot appeared to violate standards, likely became disoriented in clouds No injuries reported after car crashes into Soaps-N-Suds in Newport News Walgreens begins scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments in NC Allegiant to offer nonstop route from Norfolk to Boston Blog: If You’re Already Sick Of the Rain. Just Wait! UPDATE: Gov. Northam weighs in after tweet dissing game show prize trip to the Star City gets Roanoke trending Tom Brady apologized to Tyrann Mathieu after exchange during Super Bowl Convicted Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell dies Are changes coming to the US Postal Service? Board of Governors to meet Tuesday Repair work scheduled for the 29-year-old Pungo Ferry Bridge; full weekend closures planned Dose of Clarity: How one Williamsburg man tracked down a COVID-19 vaccine ‘Just let them know that you love them’: Family mourns after Chesapeake woman dies in shooting Va. Beach Public Works provides updates on routine Pungo Ferry Bridge maintainence Eastern District of Virginia Attorney’s Office recovers millions for victims in criminal and civil matters How willing are central NC residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine? This Facebook-based survey tells you Former inmates call for automatic removal of past convictions as lawmakers debate how far to go Biden will invite Super Bowl champs Bucs, Lakers to White House House Dems call for $1,400 checks in new stimulus proposal, reject changes to income threshold Hacker altered chemicals in Florida city’s water supply to ‘damaging’ levels, sheriff says With NC on brink of 10,000th COVID-19 death, expert looks toward April for significant improvement ‘It’s hurting my heart’: 10-year-old Richmond student suddenly dies after being released from the hospital Man who murdered 82-year-old Virginia man sentenced to life in prison Man charged in US Capitol riot worked for FBI, lawyer says Gorilla Glue responds to viral saga of woman who used adhesive spray on her hair Kodak Black offers to pay tuition of slain FBI agents’ children Help find Frank: Super Bowl fan searching for person whose cardboard cutout sat next to him at game