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WAVY.com Articles: January 22, 2021

January 22
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Mother of missing Gloucester woman waiting for answers after unidentified body found in swamp University of Richmond sees uptick in COVID-19 cases, reprimands students for partying From distributing meals to distributing vaccines, school nurses work to be ‘part of the solution’ Virginia house bill would allow some to opt out of the COVID-19 vaccine Virginia Senate passes bill to repeal ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans 1 dead, 2 critical after bus bound for Grand Canyon rolls over ‘Just want to say thank you’: First lady Jill Biden delivers cookies to National Guard troops 33 missing children, including some who were sexually exploited, found in California operation: FBI Man arrested in Edenton, charged with possession of stolen firearm and drugs Connectivity issue affects benchmark testing for some Newport News students Friday Coast Guard find owners of unmanned sailboat on Elizabeth River Man sentenced to 37 years for beating man to death in Norfolk, burning house with him inside Jury acquits man of murder, malicious wounding charges in 2019 shooting in Newport News Ohio family grateful for pardon from President Trump Virginians of faith in Norfolk call for the abolition of the death penalty in the state Faith leaders gather in Richmond to back bill to abolish the death penalty in Virginia ‘Dateline’ examines mysterious murder after UCLA student’s body is found in bizarre setting They’re ‘noncitizens’ not ‘aliens,’ Biden administration says Albemarle Regional Health Services cancels Friday’s first dose clinics because of weather State leaders worried about maintaining adequate COVID-19 vaccine supply Rep. Ocasio-Cortez responds to arrest of Capitol riot suspect who allegedly said ‘Assassinate AOC’ Mexico has $1 million for ‘Dreamers’ in the U.S. Boom system installed south of the border to prevent trash from flowing into U.S. ADT technician pleads guilty after spying on hundreds of customers for ‘sexual gratification’ More than 150 National Guard in Washington for inauguration test positive for coronavirus ‘COVID sucks’: Patron leaves $200 tip per employee at Colorado cafe Peninsula leaders announce 3 mass vaccination sites; vaccinations underway Friday International gun trafficker sentenced for using straw purchaser to illegally buy firearms in Virginia then ship to Dominican Republic Herring issues advisory opinion on discipline, expulsion of legislators involved in Capitol attack Newport News police give 2020 accomplishments, goals for 2021 Shellfish harvesting ban on James River extended after wastewater discharge Biden’s historic Cabinet begins taking shape Woman shot, injured Thursday in Norfolk Chesapeake HOV lanes to become express lanes on I-64 Williamsburg city manager extends telework for direct staff as COVID-19 cases continue to rise Virginia lawmakers vote to remove statue of segregationist Chopper 10 Weekly Roundup: Jan. 22, 2021 Timeline for Trump incitement impeachment trial still uncertain Chiefs’ Mahomes cleared to play in AFC championship D-coordinators bring head coaching chops to NFL title games 43-year-old’s dying words: ‘I never thought that I would be considered nonessential’ Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all? Next COVID-19 vaccine set for approval will be game-changer, says Hawaii lieutenant governor Hotel housekeeper took women’s panties from guests, left note with phone number, police say New images released of $41M surf and skate park coming to Myrtle Beach in 2021 Activists want Biden to defund ICE, overhaul migrant detention policies Child tax credit: Biden stimulus plan could give parents $300 a month per child Tillis introduces bill to honor Capitol police officer, former Ft. Bragg soldier Eugene Goodman with highest civilian honor Dominion Energy gives small businesses a boost during the pandemic When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine? The latest on availability in Hampton Roads 47 Virginia Beach police officers supported protection detail for Biden inauguration BLOG: End of the month snow? Selfie WRLD in Virginia Beach will make you want to strike a pose Body found in Gloucester Friday near Fox Mill subdivision Cat rescued from house fire on Sandoval Drive in Virginia Beach Norfolk set to roll into Phase 1b on Monday Northam announces manufacturing company expands Norfolk operation creating 68 new jobs Simmons appointed to lead Hampton VA Medical Center Astronomy Update: New Mars rover and rocket launch in February Man hangs Nazi flag on tree across from North Carolina community PHOTOS: Baseball’s Hank Aaron through the years Asylum-seekers urged to ‘stay in place’ pending new guidance from White House Community Connection: JLNVB Blood Drive Give Time, Get Trained, Go Treat! Live Music Friday: Lauren Davidson Clinic opens for Williamsburg-James City County staff to get COVID-19 vaccine as Phase 1b begins 2 adults, 4 children displaced after early morning house fire in Suffolk Proposed $1,400 relief check should be reserved for those who get COVID-19 vaccine, GOP lawmaker says NC Jan. 22 COVID-19 update: More than 120 deaths reported as hospitalizations continue to drop President Trump’s impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8, Schumer says Atlanta Braves remember Hank Aaron Mega Millions jackpot now at estimated $1 billion, large prize due to long odds, slow sales CDC recommends against getting other vaccines close to when you get the COVID-19 vaccine Newsfeed Now: Biden administration asks Congress to pass COVID-19 relief bill; Texas group prepares Biden lawsuits Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron dies at 86 Virginia Jan. 22 COVID-19 update: Virginia surpasses 6,000 COVID-19 deaths, cases down this week Protesters gather, damage Democratic headquarters in Oregon No injuries reported after truck catches fire on N. Military Highway NFL giving 7,500 vaccinated health care workers free tickets to Super Bowl in Tampa All eyes on QBs as Packers host Bucs for NFC championship Chiefs’ Reid, Bills’ McDermott to match wits for AFC title Bob Evans recalls thousands of pounds of pork sausage that may be contaminated with rubber Blog: A Mild Friday Before The Colder Weekend. Washington Football Team names Mayhew general manager Bills for COVID-19 vaccine religious exemptions for children don’t pass Virginia Senate committee Chase for the Championship | Virginia sends strong message to ACC Pandemic makes teacher shortages even worse President Biden ordering economic help as $1.9T relief talks begin Sensory skate night happening Monday at Virginia Beach rink Coronavirus guidelines now the rule at the White House Dave Chappelle tests positive for coronavirus, cancels shows Fairfax casts tie-breaking vote in Virginia Senate, bill to move all local elections to Nov. goes forward See any parking or transportation issues you want to see improve at the Oceanfront? The city wants to hear from you Some Virginians are traveling to North Carolina for COVID-19 vaccinations, and they’re receiving them