WAVY.com Articles: March 1, 2021

Greenwich Road flyover opens to traffic Monday night Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law will get $1 million from Dominion Energy Barricaded subject on N Military Highway in Norfolk From the bottom of Lake Michigan to Virginia Beach: WWII Navy bomber joins military museum collection Tired of the violence: 12-year-old shot on Wilson Street in Suffolk Monday night Bodies of father, two sons found in Benton County, investigation ongoing Child shocked by power line in Nashville while playing barefoot in rain Man killed after being punched on Las Vegas Strip identified, suspect gives little information to police Rooster with knife kills owner during banned cockfight Volunteers pump water out of local school during flood Texas mom’s wired conversation with teen son helps police charge him in homicide Sports betting: Virginians wagered nearly $59 million in first 11 days of legal gaming COVIDsmart study explores impacts of pandemic on lives of Virginians Suffolk Fire & Rescue cancels 4th annual academy Virginia lawmakers agree to legalize marijuana possession but sales face uncertain future Wizardry or AI? New service animates old still photos, bringing them to life Walmart removes $35 minimum order requirement for Express delivery service Texas lawmakers concerned about COVID-19 risk as migrants gain entry to the US New charges for man accused of killing Henrico police captain in hit-and-run crash Northam ‘welcomes’ investigation into draft report on Va. Parole Board as IG says governor’s office never got a copy For the Southeast Community in Newport News, help from Riverside’s FNP is literally just around the corner COVID-19 relief package moves to Senate, faces GOP opposition VCU student creates petition demanding Delta Chi’s expulsion following death of freshman Honduran woman is free after living nearly 3 years in sanctuary at Richmond church Celebrate Women’s History Month in Virginia Father, son reel in huge bluefin tuna off the OBX coast Navy, Chesapeake, and VB emergency responders train for mutual aid response Chesapeake farmer, city go head-to-head over off-roading business Flatbed trailer with bobcat equipment stolen in Virginia Beach More than 1 million pounds of roadside trash already collected this year in North Carolina Alcohol sales get two more hours in Virginia, but seating at the bar inside remains closed Virginia leads the nation with highest number of Confederate monuments, symbols removed Mother, boyfriend charged after 6-year-old killed, dumped in Ohio River, police say Endangered right whale found dead off South Carolina beach North Carolina man gets revenge on porch pirate with spicy warning Zoo welcomes 2nd endangered orangutan baby in 2 years Missing French bulldog shows up 500 miles away in Mexico Johnson & Johnson vaccine means ‘rapid progress’ in March Hampton police seek help identifying suspect in robbery, carjacking of 77-year-old man Felony homicide, eluding police charges dropped in fatal 2018 crash in Portsmouth; other charges moving forward Vidant Health: Appointments required for all Group 3 vaccine candidates in North Carolina Nearly 4 million Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses head out across US Currituck Co. Fire and VB Fire crews to give out free smoke detectors on Knotts Island Vietnam veteran slated to receive Bronze Star for heroic actions during war Over $24 million in funding announced for affordable housing projects across Virginia Venues reopen doors to serve as mass vaccination sites Texas attorney general sues power company over storm’s high energy bills Butter burger? Sonic rolls out sandwich slathered in dairy spread Reese’s unveils peanut butter cups – without the best ingredient! Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial break visitation records in Outer Banks US Senate prepares to debate Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill this week Gas prices edge closer to $3 a gallon, hit highest level since pandemic began NC House reps file bill to fund workers, small businesses with billions in unreserved cash Gov. Cooper asks for compromise on issues surrounding school reopening bill, says it hasn’t happened yet Family and friends of VCU freshman Adam Oakes seek justice for his death ‘Protect and serve’ has a new meaning in March: Hampton Roads police chiefs help raise awareness for colorectal cancer Virginia school district cancels Dr. Seuss celebration, citing ‘racial undertones’ in his books Democrats draft resolution to condemn Miller’s role in insurrection Suffolk Public Schools holding virtual job fair; looking to hire elementary, special education teachers First Day of Meteorological Spring Brings the Change ‘Release the Kraken’: Sculpture made out of recycled materials to be unveiled in Norfolk VEC continues to send mistaken unemployment tax forms, Chesapeake retiree gets $18K statement 20-year-old York Co. woman found dead in Hampton Watch: Youngstown State coach disciplined after hitting opposing player on sidelines NC COVID-19 March 1 update: Hospitalizations, overall numbers continue to drop Washington Football Team and QB Alex Smith expected to part ways From Stage to Screen: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ movie to play at Birdsong Theater in Suffolk Woman reported missing from Chesapeake found safe, unharmed Kings Dominion to hire 2,100 associates for 2021 season Coronavirus Digital Discussion: Talking the Johnson & Johnson vaccine with Dr. Edward Oldfield from EVMS Logging Nautical Miles and Original Music Aboard USS Sterett Jiffy Total Knee Procedure Jobs On The Rise Third stimulus checks: Will we get $1,400 payments in March? ‘In like a lion, out like a lamb’: March folklore explained Virginia March 1 COVID-19 update: Cases and hospitalizations continue to go down, but death reporting has never been higher Newsfeed Now: Third COVID vaccine begins US rollout; 7-year-old opens lemonade stand to fund brain surgery Police: Hampton man charged with murder after weekend homicides White House COVID-19 team briefs public as J&J vaccine doses shipped to states Biological sisters separated by adoption find each other by chance working at restaurant Olympic gymnast Hernandez enjoys solid return at Winter Cup Dose of Clarity: How can I get a reference code from VDH? What’s it used for? Blog: Temps Drop Soon. More Pesky Rain! Video shows 14-year-old boy’s terrifying fall off roof while doing construction; contractor cited ‘Magnet for predators’: Hundreds claim decades of abuse by 150 youth center staffers Indiana councilman apologizes for blackface Halloween costume When it comes to enrollment, community colleges hit hardest by pandemic Prince Philip moved to another hospital to be treated for infection Children, pregnancy, and the COVID-19 vaccine Would-be wedding guests surprise newlyweds with a drive-by celebration Patriotic Festival in Virginia Beach canceled for 2021 Over $250,000 raised for 7-year-old running lemonade stand to fund her own brain surgeries Dose of Clarity: Is the date on my vaccine card an appointment? And what should I do with it once I’m fully vaccinated? UNC Health expecting 4,100 J&J vaccine doses, which would help Friday clinic Help the Norfolk SPCA fill its pet pantry shelves