WAVY.com Articles: March 5, 2021

Old Dominion rallies for pivotal 71-69 over Western Kentucky Cox, Ocean Lakes cruise to wins in week two against Bayside, Landstown Lake Taylor defeats Maury 27-14 in battle of state champions Oscar Smith dominant again, Churchland survives Norcom in OT Football coach Les Miles placed on leave amid misconduct allegations at LSU Norfolk man puts up signs to find kidney donor for his wife Norfolk Fire-Rescue employee released from hospital after monthslong battle with COVID-19 Skier survives backcountry avalanche by jumping off 100-foot cliff ‘I’m ready to talk,’ Meghan Markle says ahead of Oprah interview Texas family’s missing dog accidentally adopted out by shelter, not likely to be returned Missouri inmate used ‘body cavity’ to bring tiny gun into jail, sheriff’s office says Can you spread coronavirus after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? ‘It’s opened up a whole new world for him’: 11-month-old Virginia boy hears music for the first time ‘Everybody’s just very grateful’: NC state leaders hopeful next vaccine group could be moved up COVID-19 testing numbers continue to drop across North Carolina Duke Life Flight pilot may have shut down wrong engine in deadly crash, NTSB says Gov. Cooper tours Cumberland County COVID-19 vaccine clinic UNC-Chapel Hill says fall semester goal is ‘full return to in-person instruction’ NC Republicans look to allow some school districts to bring students back 4 stories to lift your spirits: Long-awaited hugs for seniors, boy’s good deed saves house from fire Asteroid the size of 3 football fields to pass by Earth tonight Civil rights icon on vaccine frustrations: ‘God sent me an angel named Ashley’ Northam announces program to reduce evictions across Virginia, specific parts of Hampton Roads Gov. Northam deflects calls to increase fans allowed at high school sports Tillis, colleagues introduce amendment to get students back to school VSP arrests two men linked to double shooting near I-85 Petersburg Confirmed case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome found in Virginia Breast milk of vaccinated mothers may protect babies from COVID-19, study suggests 3rd murder count against ex-officer in Floyd death could be reinstated Statistics on tide sensors, city’s fleet now available in Norfolk Open Data Think you could ditch your phone for 24 hours? Here’s how to do it Can I finally see my grandchildren? Vaccinated Americans wait for advice Steak ‘n Shake replaces table service with self-serve kiosks Camera catches Subaru driver fleeing after crash with motorcycle in Portland Job numbers up in US, Biden says more needs to be done to help Americans Only 1 child died of flu this season – down from nearly 200 Republican Party of Virginia rules out statewide convention at single venue after visit to Liberty University Currituck Co. reverses decision on Corolla Curbside Recycling Local public schools struggle with space and staffing as kids return to in-person learning 4 Ecuadorian nationals charged with trafficking more than 700 kilograms of cocaine Senate Republicans’ vote-a-rama slows Biden COVID relief bill Cape Hatteras National Seashore asking for public input on Oregon Inlet Marina updates Second Virginia Beach check washing case linked to post office mailbox Minimum wage shot down from American Rescue Plan as ‘vote-a-rama’ is in full swing One of 1st Black engineers hired by NASA during Space Race dies after sudden illness Newport News police asking for help finding suspect in shooting that injured 13-year-old ARHS launches COVID-19 vaccine wait list, releases first and second dose clinic schedule for next week He Didn’t Have Consent: Behind the investigation Chopper 10 Weekly Roundup: March 5, 2021 WATCH: Police searching for 5 people involved in breaking into school in Norfolk US considering Virginia military base to house migrant children Newport News man convicted for involvement in more than 12 robberies from Fredericksburg to Virginia Beach Perquimans County hiring part-time EMT, AEMT and paramedics Franklin City Public Schools to hold virtual job fair Thomas Nelson Community College announces virtual spring 2021 commencement Haven’t gotten a vaccine? You may need to update your pre-registration info to avoid delays Hampton VAMC to administer J&J one-shot COVID-19 vaccine to veterans, opens 2 clinic locations Smile, You’re in the Dairy Aisle! 2 children, 2 adults injured after house fire in Currituck County, NC ‘Ted’ Talk With Lasso’s Diamond Dogs Community Connection: Shave to Raise Simplified Home Buying and Selling Live Music Friday: Cody Christian NC COVID-19 March 5 update: Hospitalizations reach near 4-month low One more hurdle in Congress to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Senate prepares for COVID-19 relief bill voting marathon Friday Police searching for person involved in robbery at auto body repair shop in Hampton Suffolk free Annual Spring Eggstravaganza event to happen with giveaway and movie screening Monument Ave. residents ask Va. Supreme Court to overturn ruling that rejected effort to restore Richmond’s monuments Annual Chesapeake Jubilee canceled due to COVID-19 concerns Virginia March 5 COVID-19 update: 1,652 new cases, 71 new deaths reported; Tidewater drops below 10% test positivity Cuomo aides altered nursing home report to hide COVID death count, reports say Newsfeed Now: Police reform debate heads to Senate, kidnapped Louisiana boys found in Florida Blog: Sunny And Cool Weekend Vaccine hunters are showing up at Virginia pharmacies in hopes of leftover doses James River Park official warns against unsafe water practices CDC chief urges Americans to ‘double down’ on COVID-19 prevention measures as states lift mask mandates Washington releases QB Alex Smith, setting up ODU’s Heinicke for potential starting role Strong 379,000 jobs added in hopeful sign for US economy Lawmaker pushes for 3rd time to make Bible the state book of Tennessee Maia Chaka, NFL’s first Black female official, is a Norfolk State grad from Virginia Beach Illinois family grieving loss attributed to ‘COVID psychosis’ Smash-and-grab robber targets TikTok’s Fleetwood Mac skateboarder guy Teacher had to lock sub out of Florida classroom after he attacked students, police say EXCLUSIVE: Mennonite farmers say U.S. won’t let them in from Mexico to buy equipment Four Hokies tally double figures in 72-64 win over Canes to open tournament play Navy instructor will be first Black woman to open a motorcycle academy in Virginia Man charged with killing mother and children found dead in St. Louis Dose of Clarity: Who is paying for the COVID-19 vaccine Virginia Beach sets out to restore 200-plus acres of marshes to curb wind-driven flooding