WAVY.com Articles: June 1, 2021

Old Dominion University ranks among the top 50 in the world for reducing inequalities Old Dominion University signs initiative to help address teacher shortage in Virginia Deadline approaches for Virginia candidates to file forms to qualify for inclusion in November’s General Election Black, Latino leaders unite for Juneteenth, ‘Hugs Not Walls’ celebration Report: Trump telling supporters he expects to be reinstated Chesapeake police lieutenant charged with abduction, rape, stalking ‘Joe selflessly served’: Suffolk sergeant dies Monday after 14 years on force New species of ‘chocolate’ frog — the kind you can’t eat — discovered The Kentucky Club stands by claim as birthplace of the margarita JBS USA shut down all beef plants after cyberattack, workers’ union says West Branch High School senior completes 13 years of perfect attendance COVID-19 induced stress is driving force behind increase of alcohol consumption, expert says Durham no longer routing 911 calls to Raleigh as new operators start Tuesday Buckner Farm residents vote to lower quarterly fees and pause a multi-million dollar project in neighborhood ‘We really need the labor’: NC Republicans move forward with bonuses for coming off unemployment End of ‘state of emergency’ in Va. could impact masks, evictions & workplace protections Biden marks 100th anniversary of Tulsa race massacre Hampton commonwealth’s attorney receives investigation results for traffic stop of Lt. Nazario in Windsor ‘Brain drain’: Marine reservist joining fight to keep talented and skilled workers in Hampton Roads Mobile vaccination clinic bringing shots to Hampton Roads region VB woman asking for dog to be removed from neighbor’s home after attack Message in a bottle not actually sent from Myrtle Beach in 1987, but person who wrote it has been found ‘Vaccination works:’ Growing number of NC counties report 0 new COVID-19 cases NC Senate passes bill that would give $1,500 bonus to unemployed Ceiling crashes in NY mom’s apartment after she’d complained about leaks for a year Vatican law criminalizes abuse of adults by priests, laity Friday is National Doughnut Day! Here’s where you can score free doughnuts ‘Remain in Mexico’ program is officially disbanded by Biden administration 12-year-old shot 13-year-old over video game, Memphis police say; owner of gun arrested Motorcycle gets stuck in doorway as thieves target Harley Davidson dealer West Virginia giving away guns during vaccine lottery Amazon Sidewalk will share your internet connection. Here’s how to opt out NC assistant superintendent resigns following bizarre graduation speech Florida reporter recovering after car crash involving drunk driver Son charged after mother’s body found hidden under clothing at Tennessee home Elizabeth City asking artists to pitch ideas for ‘Black Lives Matter’ street art project Protesters in Elizabeth City join statewide marches for transparency in wake of Andrew Brown Jr.’s death Rise in student discrimination in schools noted ‘Prepare now’: Lawmakers, forecasters urge Americans to be prepared as hurricane season starts Missing man found safe by Hampton police Working to walk again: Suffolk gunshot victim asking for help paying for specialized program Biden honors victims of Tulsa race massacre on 100th anniversary ‘Potential threat’ reported at Norfolk high school Tuesday; students dismissed without incident Free samples return to Sam’s Club Major meat supplier JBS USA confirms cyberattack ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 16 premieres, live audience returns Video shows good Samaritans save police officer attacked by man in San Francisco American Red Cross and American Cancer Society team up to encourage people to ‘Give Blood to Give Time’ Two women were murdered 25 years ago in Shenandoah National Park; Richmond FBI needs help solving the case Fauci’s emails reveal confusion over celebrity status: ‘Our society is really totally nuts’ Outlets: LA County fire station shooting kills 1 firefighter, heavy police presence at nearby housefire Virginia Military Institute must address ‘racist and sexist culture,’ report concludes More unemployment issues compound with personal loss for Virginia Beach woman 24-foot-tall blue heron sculpture lands at Norfolk International Airport Rising vaccination rates in Mexico shore up border leaders’ argument for ending travel restrictions Chili’s debuts new ‘Chili’s Chicken Sandwich,’ claims it will put ‘all other chicken sandwiches to shame’ California 17-year-old shoves bear to save her dogs, video shows Starting this week, unemployed workers must complete the Virginia Employment Commission work search requirement New bride donates kidney to husband’s ex-wife just days after wedding Gov. Northam signs paid sick leave bill for home healthcare workers into law Target fitting rooms open again Pharrell Williams’ Yellowhab school is coming to Norfolk Some NC republicans propose using federal money to entice people back to work Celebrating the Class of 2021 – June 1 Meet The Kilgore College Rangerettes Tracking the Tropics: What to expect from 2021 Atlantic hurricane season The Newport News Greek Festival Reck on the Road: No Butts About It! Renew Your Floors Norfolk eviction prevention assistance now available to low-income residents with children Hampton Sheriff’s Office lowers hiring age to 18 Virginia COVID-19 June 1 update: State health officials report record low daily increase with only 59 new cases No injuries following house fire in Salem Woods Tuesday Police investigate video showing officer stomping on man’s leg in Alabama gas station Sheetz to accept Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies this summer On centennial of Tulsa race massacre, Biden announces plan to narrow racial wealth gap in emotional speech Illinois passes bill to make recess mandatory at public schools Man returns Bob Dylan album to Ohio library 48 years late Krispy Kreme offering two free doughnuts to select customers on National Doughnut Day Newsfeed Now: Pres. Biden to commemorate 100 years since Tulsa Race Massacre; Former basketball player donating kidney to coach 21-year-old man facing charges in abduction of Chesapeake infant State mandates recess at public schools Calls to cancel Olympics, U.S. travel advisory in place as preparations move ahead Moderna officially seeking FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine Yacht owner details failed deal involving Rep. Gaetz, fiancée Suspected drunk driver accused of crashing into gravestones at veterans cemetery on Memorial Day Friends grieve death of man found badly injured in NC cemetery; 18-year-old woman charged with murder Blog: More rain this week; hurricane season officially starts Police: 17-year-old shot while walking near W. Pembroke Ave. in Hampton Woman drove drunk, crashed with 6 children in car, deputies say Man in China contracts first known human case of H10N3 bird flu Viral video shows mouse eating meat at Manhattan Whole Foods More hatmakers cut ties with Nashville hat shop after controversial Instagram post Fans behaving badly: Man runs onto court during NBA game, is tackled by security Huge American flag stolen from California veterans cemetery UPDATE: Two boys found safe; man, woman still wanted in Grayson County for child abduction, endangerment WWII veteran, others recognized by The Lumbee Tribe on Memorial Day Man accused of plotting Walmart attack arrested in Texas Smithfield man dies after striking disabled vehicle in Virginia Beach; pedestrian seriously hurt Illinois Senate approve ban on sale of ‘puppy mill’ dogs at retail pet stores