WAVY.com Articles: January 5, 2021

Recent VDEQ ruling could mean more delays for Mountain Valley Pipeline VB police testing new handheld restraint device that can stop a person from 25 feet away Late sharpshooting enough to push UNC past Miami, 67-65 Virginia Crime Commission votes to recommend removal of mandatory minimum sentences Three Virginia GOP delegates sign letter asking VP Pence to nullify the state’s certified election results Suffolk inmate charged with felony after allegedly throwing feces at jail supervisor Virginia Beach leaders consider allowing some short-term rentals to operate without conditional permits Possible sighting reported of missing woman Ashley Cerasole, Williamsburg police say Coyote got past 6-foot fence before killing dog, Illinois family says 2 Connecticut officers arrested after being found in hotel room together on duty Plan B comedy group set to perform at The Z No. 19 Clemson fights back to best NC State in overtime Reports: Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm, in ICU ‘Monumental’: 450 miles of border wall completed, funding for hundreds more secured, acting CBP head says ‘I won’t leave until we have a result’: Steve Kornacki prepares to hold our hands through another election Changes coming to Virginia Tech Women’s basketball schedule Still no 2nd stimulus check? How to troubleshoot and what you should know Tijuana native getting a shot to tryout for Dallas Cowboys Alabama’s DeVonta Smith wins the 86th Heisman Trophy US Sen. Mark Warner weighs in on expected challenge to Electoral College vote count Students buy specialized shield for Texas teacher at high risk for COVID-19 Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions Could sluggish rollout delay when you receive COVID-19 vaccine? Woman accused of punching mom on Spirit flight over kids’ seat kicking is charged A renewed push for required paid sick leave in Virginia will be scaled back in 2021 Family of slain 37-year-old speaks about domestic violence and pleads for help Tax preparer in Newport News sentenced to more than 2 years for preparing false returns Nationwide movement ‘Black Girls Run’ encouraging Black women one step at a time Live Updates: Democrats effectively gain control of US Senate as Ossoff, Warnock win Georgia seats VA administers more than 146K COVID-19 vaccines nationwide VB School Board member: Athletes thrilled winter sports season moving ahead Drone 10: Chesapeake Beach Former stroke patient says new Virginia law against surprise medical bills is huge Long term care center in Norfolk receives COVID-19 vaccine Newport News Public Schools postpones return to in-person learning Group of US lawmakers promises to not certify election results, other members question the decision Leaders concerned as Trump supporters protest at US Capitol More than 90% of Williamsburg EMTs, paramedics receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine Pharrell, Oceanfront developer Bruce Thompson among those competing for Military Circle Mall redevelopment in Norfolk Samaritan House in VB recognizing human trafficking awareness month with online event, educational outreach Come for a shot, stay for the proposal: Health care couple get engaged during vaccination Ohio governor backs off veto threat, signs ‘Stand Your Ground’ bill Six members of credit card skimming crew sentenced to prison Russia likely behind hacking of government agencies, U.S. intelligence agencies say No charges against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs Postal delivery delays persist after holiday season rush Starbucks menu changes: Coffee giant announces permanent additions, seasonal offerings Police: 1 injured by broken glass after shots fired at Golden Skillet in Portsmouth Earth spinning faster than it has in 5 decades, scientists say GOP lawmakers plan to contest election results during last step in certification process Georgia identifies its first case of more contagious COVID-19 variant 2 rare tornadoes reported in Northern California Illinois teen pleads not guilty in Kenosha protest slayings Kid Rock announces $100k donation to ‘Barstool Fund’ for struggling businesses Can you get COVID-19 more than once? Here’s what the evidence reveals Virginia Beach superintendent proposes some students return to campus on Jan. 19 COVID-19 survivors may save lives by donating plasma Sorority For Those Who Serve More Than a Pharmacy Extra SNAP benefits hitting EBT cards on Jan. 16 1st person in US to receive coronavirus vaccine gets final dose Dollar Tree in Hampton robbed Monday night NC COVID-19 Jan. 5 update: Nearly 3,800 hospitalized, Cooper mobilizes National Guard in vaccination aid, percent positivity at 16.2% Cooper mobilizes National Guard in North Carolina to help with vaccine rollout Busch Gardens to open all year long with limited capacity special events Sentara Healthcare receives additional shipments of COVID-19 vaccines U.S. Attorney for Eastern Virginia Terwilliger resigning to join private sector Another year without a St. Patrick’s Day parade for Savannah LA County paramedics directed not to transport certain patients with low chance of survival Northam names head of vaccine effort, short-term goal of 25K vaccine shots per day Amber alert canceled, 4-year-old girl in Pennsylvania found safe Seeing wrong account number for your stimulus check? H&R Block says ‘don’t worry’ Virginia Jan. 5 COVID-19 update: 4,377 new cases, 59 new deaths, hospitalizations jump by 153 patients Newsfeed Now: Senate at stake in Georgia runoff; NCAA says March Madness happening in Indiana Award-winning journalist Ashleigh Banfield to host nightly talk show on WGN America Olympics: Possible Tokyo state of emergency, vaccination update, a unique perspective on mental health VB police chief says detainment of innocent man at Lynnhaven Mall was justified 17-year-old girl reported missing in James City County Watch: Beachgoers flee bluff collapses near San Diego Nearly $1 billion on the line in 2 giant lottery jackpots Herring creates Office of Civil Rights within Virginia Attorney General’s Office NC Rep. Greg Murphy announces intention to object to Electoral College votes Blog: Spotty Showers Today. Watching The Friday Forecast. Next COVID-19 vaccination phase in NC starts soon, Albermarle Health giving out vaccines locally America’s ‘hottest’ neighborhoods aren’t located in big cities Drugmakers start 2021 with 500 U.S. price hikes Winter sports at Suffolk schools to stay suspended due to rising coronavirus numbers New toy dog breed, the Biewer terrier, to join many US shows Georgia runoffs: Voters to decide control of Senate on Tuesday NFL considering filling Super Bowl seats with vaccinated health care workers ESPN’s MegaCast to make NFL playoffs debut for Titans vs. Ravens game NFL sets order for non-playoff teams to draft in April Midwest museum inspires future athletes with Olympic glory Olympics mental health task force created to help athletes Dr. John Torres: Here’s how to make Olympics happen safely in 2021 Travel to Tokyo? Olympic athletes, families await word on lifting restrictions Not only are athletes disappointed, cities are feeling the economic blow of Olympic postponement Olympic delay, pandemic create challenges for advertisers ‘A sense of pride’: Laura Berg set to become five-time Olympian ‘Greatest year in the history of Japan’: Conversation with Roy Tomizawa Commercial building catches fire in Norfolk Monday night