WAVY.com Articles: January 7, 2021

FBI releases photos, offers $50k reward for suspect who placed pipe bombs in DC Email with racist, vulgar language sent to Smithfield High students, parent upset at delayed notification Sen. Richard Blumenthal details ‘real fear’ and ‘harrowing experience’ Richmond mayor urges General Assembly to pass automatic expungement legislation How COVID is stressing court systems and its impact on Virginians Google workers union blasts YouTube in wake of mob attack on Capitol 16-year-old shot on Paul Jones Street in Portsmouth No injuries after house fire on Coliss Avenue in VB Thursday All Portsmouth students to learn virtually until COVID-19 cases drop Special report: Virtual learning long-term effects on students and the variance by race Some truck drivers concerned as Port of Virginia gets $2M grant to prepare for autonomous trucks Education head Betsy DeVos quits, cites Trump rhetoric Utility work to temporarily close portion of Winwood Drive for about a month in VB COVID-19 vaccination efforts underway at Hampton VA Medical Center Drew Havens hired as Town Manager for Duck N.C. Photo shows Britney Spears’ ex-husband at pro-Trump protest Duckworth calls on Congresswoman Miller to resign for quoting Hitler Capitol Police chief resigns after riot at US Capitol Faith-based group calls for the abolition of the death penalty in Virginia Police investigate armed robbery at Triple C Convenience Store in Norfolk Chaos on Capitol Hill: Lawmakers on both sides say DC riots were a ‘wake-up call’ States with the fastest-rising COVID-19 death tolls; Virginia, NC among those with decreasing death percentage Biden: BLM protesters would have been treated ‘very differently’ than Capitol rioters Norfolk accepting interest letters for position of councilmember representing Superward 7 Police searching for person involved in commercial burglary of Hampton locksmith company US Capitol Police officer dies from injuries in riot; federal homicide investigation opened US Capitol has seen violence in its 220- year history, but not like this Man arrested, charged with 2nd-degree murder after fatal stabbing in Newport News Rare Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn ‘triple conjunction’ this weekend President Trump releases new video condemning violence; commits to peaceful transfer of power Musician Ariel Pink confirms he attended pro-Trump rally ‘He was not there to participate in violence’: Family of Alabama man who died during DC unrest releases statement Mick Mulvaney among White House aides resigning after Capitol riot Lawmakers, governor condemn Rep. Mary Miller’s ‘Hitler was right on one thing’ comment Special ‘Dateline: Journey for Justice’ features rare interviews with families impacted by police violence Chief of U.S. Capitol Police to resign after pro-Trump riots Man seen leading rioters up the stairs inside US Capitol ID’d as Iowa resident VBCPS modifies winter sports to allow for participation in club, travel sports Washington Huddle playoff web preview with Bruce Rader and Scott Jackson Sedition charges possible in Capitol riots, Justice official says Biden’s Justice Department picks address violent Capitol riots White House press secretary denounces violent rioters at Capitol in Thursday briefing HRSD: Wastewater spill into James River is under control, 29M gallons spilled or diverted Grenades bought from antique shop linked to explosion that killed Virginia teen ‘This president is unhinged’: Lawmakers call for Trump’s removal from office after DC violence US lawmakers frustrated by president and protestors, some call to remove Trump from office More than 135,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in 3 weeks throughout Virginia hospitals NC Basnight Bridge named 2020’s ‘Bridge of the Year’; receives multiple awards for engineering, design WAVY’s Andy Fox reports: Did Trump light the fuse that set off Capitol chaos? Lawmakers, citizens weigh in 4 Virginia Department of Corrections sites receive COVID-19 vaccine, begin administering first doses Scouting, including cookie drive, continues on despite pandemic First round of COVID-19 vaccines arrive at JBLE New Year, New Floors Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center distributes COVID-19 vaccine Activists say race double standard clear in rioters’ Capitol insurrection American stops serving alcohol on DC flights as airlines step up safety measures after riots More TurboTax users report problems receiving stimulus money At least 2 Virginians arrested for illegally entering US Capitol during violent riot Elaine Chao, US transportation chief, resigns after Capitol attack Pelosi also calls for using 25th Amendment to remove Trump 2 winning $150,000 Powerball tickets sold in Hampton Roads Congress gets back to work after riot, certifies Electoral College vote Senator Schumer calls for Trump to be ‘immediately removed from office’ Gallery: DC police offer reward for identifying these faces in Capitol riot White Teeth Fast Legal Matters: Medical Malpractice Pet Pal: Stephen Show and Tell: Sarai Sentara Healthcare announces $10 million to help Hampton Roads health sciences programs; ODU, NSU among recipients Biden introduces Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general pick, key DOJ nominees Smiling man carrying lectern during Capitol riots identified Need to get tested for COVID-19? How you can get a test kit delivered to your door Sens. Kaine, Warner join calls to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump NC COVID-19 Jan. 7 update: Record high with 10,398 cases, 137 newly reported deaths; map shows ‘critical’ spread through 96% counties Holly Hunter and Ted Danson Are Sworn Into Office on ‘Mr. Mayor’ Democrats set to take hold of Senate majority after runoff wins in Georgia Big Game Bound Week 18: The wild-card round Former Virginia Tech player, ODU coach Chris Malone fired for ‘appalling’ tweet about Stacey Abrams ‘Textbook terrorism’: DC officials, Capitol police chief on riot arrests, fatal shooting Pedestrian struck by vehicle on the Eastern Shore Facebook, Instagram extend block on Trump accounts ‘indefinitely’ Sen. Hawley criticized for saluting Capitol protesters with fist pump Newsfeed Now: What happens next at the US Capitol? New comedy ‘Mr. Mayor’ from ’30 Rock’ creators premieres on NBC FBI seeking information from public on Capitol rioters NBC prime schedule: New comedy, returning hit shows give viewers fresh content for 2021 With the results certified, what could be next for Donald Trump? 1st jobless report of 2021: US unemployment claims remain high as 787,000 file for aid PBS cancels ‘Caillou’ after 20 years on air; many Twitter users rejoice Virginia Jan. 7 COVID-19 update: Current hospitalizations hit 3K for first time, 5,379 new cases, VB reports 400-plus Man shot on Blackwater Lane in Hampton Mardi Gras begins amid pandemic: No big crowds, but plenty of cake Lung damage from coronavirus can be long lasting, health professionals warn Pandemic spotlights growing problem: Bullying healthcare workers online No residency rule: Some full-time Floridians upset snowbirds, visitors getting vaccinated in state Fire at T’s Seafood in Norfolk under investigation, Philly Steaks closed until further notice FAA seeks public input on planned expansion of SpaceX’s South Texas launch site Sen. Burr: ‘the President bears responsibility’ for riots at U.S. Capitol Hauser sparks No. 22 Virginia past Wake Forest, 70-61 Louisville tops No. 19 Virginia Tech 73-71 in ACC showdown Capitol violence sparks a social media reckoning with Trump Blog: Sun Is Back Today. Cold Rain & Wintry Mix For Friday. A moment in America, unimaginable but perhaps inevitable NC Trump supporters who traveled to DC explain how protest unraveled, why they didn’t storm Capitol Police: Chesapeake man reached 115 mph in chase before crashing stolen vehicle PHOTOS: A day of insurrection at US Capitol West Virginia lawmaker recorded himself storming U.S. Capitol while wearing helmet Capitol riot the product of years of hateful rhetoric, conspiracy theories, experts say Trump acknowledges defeat, claims transition will be ‘orderly’ in statement Trump supporters swarmed statehouses across the country as mob stormed US Capitol Congress certifies Biden’s Electoral College win Man seriously injured in shooting in Newport News Wednesday night