WAVY.com Articles: March 9, 2021

Tidewater Community College to scale up in-person instruction for summer session RV fire damages two nearby residences in Courtland Virginia Beach public schools cracking down on in-person attendance for option 1 students Lawmakers react after pro-union Protecting the Right to Organize Act, sponsored by Rep. Scott, passes House Voters to decide if Rosie’s comes to Emporia Third stimulus checks: White House says Biden won’t put his name on relief payments, unlike Trump House, Senate bills designate EPA to head all water cleanup along southern border Issue with HVAC causes evacuation at Hornsby Middle in Williamsburg; students can retrieve belongings this week 1 taken to hospital after crash on Virginia Beach Boulevard Man arrested after allegedly hitting woman with gun, robbing her of purse in Suffolk Virginia Progressive Prosecutors for Justice applaud criminal justice reforms in recent legislative session Far West Texas county deals with huge spike in migrant smuggling $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill clears procedural hurdle; House will vote Wednesday Vaccine progress? As COVID hospital numbers fall, oldest North Carolinians make up a shrinking share of the total California journalist robbed while reporting on robberies State investigator accuses Northam’s staff of intimidation in whistleblower lawsuit over Va. Parole Board reports State trooper helps save man found unconscious in front of Norfolk convenience store Norfolk brewery creates new beer to honor women in brewing industry Lawmaker prods universities to justify costs of course materials Loud crowds and gunfire: Downsides of short-term rentals play out at party in north end of Virginia Beach Local scientists want to build an app that can identify different species of fish. But first, they need your help. Rite Aid CEO visits newly-revamped VB location, discusses vaccine rollout Gun reform bills up for debate in House face heavy opposition from Republicans Duke hammers Boston College in 1st round of ACC Tournament, moves on to play Louisville Remarkable Women Contest finalist creates Pantry Box Project to feed front-line health care workers National youth athlete organization expands to Virginia with new location in Virginia Beach Journey to Tokyo: A Day in the Life of long jumper Tyrone Smith FBI was searching for gold at Pennsylvania dig site, emails say Report: Trump advisors want him to drop Pence and choose a Black or female running mate if he makes 2024 run Harvard psychiatrist brought credibility to alien abduction research ‘He’s trying to hit people’: Video shows wrong-way chase before Ohio police shoot, kill driver California college paying students not to travel for spring break New website alerts you when spare vaccines are available nearby Third stimulus checks: How soon will you get $1,400? Disneyland looks to reopen in late April after yearlong closure due to COVID-19 pandemic Local band ‘Brasswind’ takes the stage at Suffolk Centers Birdsong Theater Police seeking driver involved in hit-and-run using stolen vehicle in Virginia Beach A sweet sign of success for Portsmouth church working to help Houston Edenton police chief warns community of recent drug overdoses in region Man facing multiple charges following attempted carjacking incident in Suffolk North Carolina man wins $1 million lotto prize for 2nd time in less than a year FBI releases new video of suspect in DC pipe bombs case Basic customer service: What people say they’re not getting from the Virginia Employment Commission First planes carrying migrants from the Rio Grande Valley land in El Paso Want the COVID-19 shot quicker? Volunteer to work at vaccine sites Virginia Employment Commission to hold statewide virtual job fair this week Virginia sisters desperately trying to save mother suffering from kidney disease, searching for donor Traveling for spring break? Here are 5 ways to prep for airport security during COVID NASA: Meteor over earth ‘rattled buildings’ Gov. Abbott tours South Texas border, declares ‘tidal wave’ of migrants is responsibility of feds NC Gov. Cooper gives Tuesday COVID-19 briefing, state reports less than 1K new cases Police: Teen homicide victim’s body found in Portsmouth during investigation into shooting of 18-year-old Still hurting financially from the pandemic? You’re not alone Fallen police officer veered into wrong-way driver’s path to save others, chief says How long can coronavirus survive on clothing, and how do you get rid of it? Buckingham Palace breaks silence on Harry, Meghan racism allegations Man found dead at the scene following shooting in Accomack; suspect arrested 26-year-old woman accused of attempted murder in stabbing of 63-year-old man in Accomack Reck On the Road: ‘Past Shadows’ Virginia Beach Restaurant Month CC: MS Awareness Week National Nutrition Month Virginia March 9 COVID-19 update: 1,537 new cases, VDH reports 107 more deaths as death certificates are inputted WATCH: Man steals donation jar meant for boy whose dad recently died Newsfeed Now: Health officials urge caution as Spring Break approaches; Child saves family and home from fire 8 expecting mothers take over Kansas elementary school Cities brace for spring break crowds as health officials urge caution Kia recalls nearly 380K vehicles for fire risk, tells owners to park outside Nissan recalls 854K Sentra cars over brake light problem 1 in 4 could have hearing loss by 2050, WHO reports Chipotle unveils new menu item — and it’s only available online Chase for the Championship | Duke makes rare appearance in first round of ACC Tournament Restaurant workers included in Phase 1b of Richmond and Henrico Health District vaccine plan Delay for census data expected to keep Virginia from using redrawn map in 2021 elections Suspect stole $5K cash from person playing pool in Virginia Beach, police say Dump truck hit by tractor-trailer on I-464 catches on fire; 2 people injured Hampton courts evacuated after bomb threats Big block of cheese: Cheese truck blocks passage of Virginia Beach road 2 giraffes die in barn fire at Roer’s Zoofari in Northern Virginia Blog: Awesome Weather Ahead! No injuries after two-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer in Isle of Wight Northam: FEMA community vaccine event coming to Portsmouth, no changes to wedding limits Disney+ removes ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Peter Pan,’ from children’s profiles over negative stereotypes Child tax credit payments: What we know about the plan to send checks to parents Lowe’s is giving out money to spruce up communities across America. Here’s how to apply. Stop-arm cameras added on Newport News school buses NICU mom creates business to support families of preemies Va. Beach police searching for Jeep possibly used in unprovoked drive-by shootings Some Hampton Roads schools may start before Labor Day to address COVID-19 learning loss Chris Beatty earns opportunity in the big time, as NFL assistant