WAVY.com Articles: March 31, 2021

1 dose or 2? CDC vaccine study raises question about prioritizing single shots for more people Sarah Palin reveals COVID-19 diagnosis, urges others to wear masks Two-thirds of NC 8th graders aren’t ‘proficient readers’ by high school. Here’s how NC lawmakers are working to change that GOP lawmakers urge fellow Republicans to get COVID-19 vaccine State investigating after rider ‘flew out of cart’ on Gatlinburg roller coaster Trooper Chad Dermyer: Remembering a life and service five years later WATCH: New Mexico woman comes home to find stranger in her bedroom COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in 2020, CDC says Gov. Northam signs 14 new bills into law last minute Man accused of punching dog repeatedly at New York pet washing facility is arrested Albuquerque high school opts for gender-neutral prom royalty California homeowner takes robber’s gun, kills him, police say Facebook removes video of Trump interview with daughter-in-law Lara, citing ban Norfolk officials conduct assessment for mass vaccination clinic in former Macy’s at Military Circle Mall Family of Gloucester woman who survived attack by husband in need of wheelchair-accessible vehicle Woman punched lawyer after he tried to choke girlfriend at bowling alley, police say Why you shouldn’t post a photo of your vaccination card on social media Matthew McConaughey says his ‘new chapter’ will likely include politics Virginia Beach distillery celebrates all-female production line VB Hotel Association sends letter to city leaders regarding safety at Oceanfront Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office lowers hiring age to 18 due to staff shortages caused by pandemic Eastern Shore Rural Health System receives $5.7 million in funding Gov. Northam approves Voting Rights Act, making Virginia the first state to approve its own Investigators say they know cause of Tiger Woods crash but won’t release details Man accused of killing woman and putting her in a toolbox in VB backyard last year was her roommate, according to court docs Vidant Health expands access to COVID-19 vaccine to everyone 16 and older Fire on Merrimac Drive in Portsmouth displaces 2 Navy unveils new Submarine Universal Modular Mast Maintenance Tower 15 million J&J vaccine doses lost due to factory error, report says Virginia Beach Public Library program teaches kids how to read while socially distanced Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula launches new ‘innovation lab’ Amtrak train hits vehicle in downtown Suffolk Chesapeake business owner opens new drive-in movie theater Federal judge rules Virginia Beach’s local election system illegal, says it denies minorities equal access to electoral process Lawmakers concerned about migrant surge, but divided over solutions California house sells for $1 million over asking after 29 offers Apparent ‘hoax’ call about person with gun at Gloucester middle school NC COVID-19 March 31 update: COVID-19 metrics back on the rise as state reports nearly 2,000 new cases White House pushes for mass vaccination as number of hospitalizations continues to climb United Way of South Hampton Roads launches scholarship for Black high school seniors, veterans pursuing career in STEM ‘Please, please, please help me’: Newport News dentist answers the poor’s cries for help Missing 17-year-old girl from Franklin may be in Norfolk, police say NAACP responds to VB Police investigation regarding Oceanfront shootings 2 Capitol police officers sue Trump over Capitol riot Creative Corner: Principal Flutist Jennifer Lawson Recreational marijuana now legal in New York Big Wisky Porch returning to Nauticus April 1 I-95 reopened after truck carrying radioactive uranium compound crashes near Fayetteville Sabra recalls hummus over salmonella concerns Chauvin trial: Firefighter blocked from helping George Floyd resumes testimony In The Kitchen: Easter Brunch When Funny Moms Get Mean… Firearm Safety Training For Women Sen. Tim Kaine holds events in Hampton Roads discussing offshore wind, gun violence prevention Police still investigating Chesapeake Boulevard crash that killed Norfolk man Pentagon to reverse Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people in the military Virginia March 31 COVID-19 update: Virus levels have crept up, but more vaccines on the way; FEMA site opens in Norfolk Women-owned businesses in Hampton Roads collaborate to support other women in crises Newsfeed Now: Pres. Biden to unveil $2T infrastructure plan; Texas startup wants to build on the moon Video: Over 4,000 migrants, mostly unaccompanied kids, crowded into Texas facility NC man accused of killing wife with eye drops now charged with setting fire to medical helicopter mid-flight ‘Voltswagen’ name change was April Fool’s joke, Volkswagen says Oklahoma professor arrested after allegedly hiding camera in girl’s bedroom TikTok star was on phone with fiancee during storm when tree limb fell on car and killed her Google Maps will soon guide you through indoor malls, airports and more Officials locate submerged vehicle in Swan Lake, no one found inside 7-year-old boy charged with rape in upstate New York, police say ‘Weird but cool’: Macy’s store becomes high school Honda recalls over 628,000 vehicles in US over defective fuel pumps President Biden unveils $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, proposes raising corporate tax rate Chesapeake moving to phase 1c of COVID-19 vaccinations Blog: Storms Fire This Evening Before the Winter Winds Blast In New Kent mom looks for answers after 16-year-old gets wrong COVID-19 vaccine Third stimulus checks: Non-filers should see payment on April 7 Murder parolee arrested in videotaped attack on Asian American woman in NYC One month since his death, VCU freshman Adam Oakes’ family continues to seek justice Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective for 12- to 15-year-olds 18-year-old dies in accidental shooting in Smithfield Northam proposes legalizing possession of marijuana in Virginia by July Multiple events being held for International Transgender Day of Visibility