WAVY.com Articles: May 27, 2021

JMU to require vaccines for students, sets a July 8 deadline — but there are exceptions Raising wages, increased competition causing employee shortage WAVY’s Anita Blanton moderates virtual forum featuring local chiefs and sheriffs At least 4 displaced by fire on Montclair Avenue in Norfolk Norfolk Police identify victim in fatal shooting on Paul Jones Lane PREMIERE DATES: Summer fun coming to NBC with new game shows, Olympic themed special ‘American Idol’ alum will undergo 2nd surgery to remove cancerous tumor These states are offering cash incentives to return to work San Jose mass shooting gunman: Who is Sam Cassidy? Woman arrested in North Carolina allegedly had enough fentanyl to kill 1 million people New information on woman charged with abducting 2-year-old boy; daughter speaks out NC State forecasting at least 6 months of significant risk for COVID-19 The most popular new and used cars in every state ‘They have darkened their souls’: Family of Robeson County man killed by deputies seeks answers Cleveland man called 911 during pursuit, claimed he was trying to see his mom “Safety First”: Police are asking Virginians to make safety top priority while traveling for Memorial Day Property owner facing charges after overfilled tanker truck spills 200-plus gallons of oil into Norfolk creek Dams across Hampton Roads receive state grants Man to serve 18 years for fatal Suffolk shooting in 2018 Illinois Democrats unveil revised political maps after critics hammer gerrymandering in first draft ‘Candid with Kara…’ and Sean Perryman Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of phone scam Virginia Beach businessman pleads guilty to $2.5 million tax fraud The Boxx is out, VB police satellite office is in to enhance police presence Temporary Norfolk homeless shelter in need of donations and volunteers Several polling locations moved in Virginia Beach James City County Police looking for help identifying, locating larceny suspects Sentara Healthcare names new Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Norfolk mail carrier charged with taking bribes to divert drugs No. 18 ODU Too Much for Middle Tennessee in C-USA Tournament, 10-6 $100 gets U.S.-bound migrants past National Guard checkpoints in Mexico, advocate says Ahead of Memorial Day, BBB warns of fake charity scams that target veterans California announces biggest vaccine lottery in country Why are flags in Virginia at half staff? Copperhead population boom in Virginia? Not so fast says VDWR New Mexico man facing federal charges for alleged threats, plotting to kill Pres. Biden CVS offers Super Bowl trip, other sweepstakes prizes to people who get COVID shot Gold Star spouse laces up for nonprofit initiative to run in honor of fallen service members When going to school still means staying home in Hampton Roads Virginia’s COVID-19 restrictions lifted as of midnight Republicans propose counteroffer to Biden’s economy recovery plan USCIS offices to remove facemask requisites for vaccinated clients 2-alarm fire on Hawkins Mill Way in Virginia Beach damages seven units Some local pools to see shortened hours due to lifeguard shortage VBPD: 1 in custody after fleeing police, crashing into multiple vehicles Democrats and Republicans rally against each other on Jan. 6 commission Senate panel grills Biden’s ATF nominee on gun control NEON District walking tour Community Connection: Suffolk community-wide BBQ Dog shot in Sussex County, suspect wanted Jar Journeys: Sailing at Fort Monroe Hunter finds dead bald eagle still clutching the head of a deer: ‘It was pretty crazy’ ‘Rotting corpse in my driveway’: 911 call sheds light on dismembered body at Goldsboro, NC home Colonial Williamsburg updates COVID-19 policies, expands operations Gunman fired 39 shots, appeared to target some victims at rail yard, Sheriff says ‘Red Nose Day’ returns for 2021 with a special edition of NBC’s ‘The Wall’ to fight child poverty Oklahoma City police officer fired for allegedly not picking up piece of severed ear, other misconduct Town Manager: Pound, Va. to consolidate water services with Wise County after facing litigations Can employers make you get COVID-19 shot? What’s that sound? Some COVID survivors report tinnitus as long-term side effect Ahead of Memorial Day, Airbnb extends party ban through the summer Armed teacher stops attempted kidnapping in Utah, police say Felon flees courtroom, jumps off 6th-floor balcony, video shows 9/11-themed bar in Texas draws internet’s ire Tiger King is now a cryptocoin Watch: Jet Skiers make waves to put out boat fire Michigan man charged with stomping parakeet to death in pet store Yellowstone investigators seeking to identify woman who was filmed approaching grizzly bears Top foods to take to a BBQ for Memorial Day weekend Woman arrested in Durham with enough fentanyl to kill 1 million people, deputies say Authorities looking for help identifying Gloucester larceny suspect Catholic Diocese of Richmond announces updated COVID-19 policies Suspect rams stolen vehicle through service bay door at Hampton dealership Memorial Day 2021: deals and freebies for veterans and military members Virginia May 27 COVID-19 update: 357 new cases, 8 million-plus vaccine shots administered; Va. lifting restrictions Friday Missing man in Norfolk found safe Glass found guilty of murder of 29-year-old woman Part of Route 58 in Suffolk reopens after crews remove crashed tractor-trailer Migrants at Tijuana campsite ask for COVID-19 vaccines as some show signs of illness Portsmouth City Manager announces re-opening plan Grill Talk & Staying Cool Summer Grilling Ideas IAHR: Chelsey Khan Pet Pal: Lilah Legal Matters: Motorcycle Safety Tips ‘Freak accident:’ 8 dogs die in care of Portsmouth dog training facility Suspect with shotgun robs two more convenience stores in Suffolk Newsfeed Now: Texas man ‘loses everything’ in lawsuit over negative review; A home run of a homecoming for sailor Key moments from Virginia lieutenant governor debate: Democratic candidates address issues and an apology for a question about faith 9th victim dies in San Jose mass shooting Operation Thou Shalt Not Steal: 4 arrested, 2 wanted after thefts at 636 churches Countdown to Indy: Drivers Tony Kanaan, Jack Harvey talk racing on Indy 500 Media Day GOP senators ready $1T infrastructure counteroffer to Biden Police trying to ID people who might have witnessed killing of DeShayla Harris at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Blog: Still Hot Today, But Eventual Cooling…And Showers. Woman accused of hitting protesters in Elizabeth City appears in court Thursday Cooper directs $51 million in grants to help low-, middle-income North Carolina families afford college Dollars to help veterans who lost jobs during the pandemic and help clear a backlog of claims Feral hogs run amok in Tennessee cemetery Sens. Tillis, Burr call on Gov. Cooper to end expanded federal unemployment benefits in NC Former Williamsburg Catholic school employee to serve 5 years after pleading guilty to sexual assault of 13-year-old No injuries reported after fire at duplex townhouse on Burnt Run in York County Stimulus checks: Over 1.2 million payments still haven’t been cashed, records request reveals Walmart and Gap partner to launch new ‘Gap Home’ brand City of Williamsburg looking for volunteers to place flags on graves at Cedar Grove Cemetery Person shot on West Avenue in Norfolk Shooting on Indian River Road in Virginia Beach under investigation Possible shooting on I-264 near Downtown Tunnel under investigation In search of summer fun? Check out the Hampton library Excellent Educators: Amanda Marcum goes above and beyond to help VB students stay on curriculum during pandemic 2019 ‘Floatopia’ left behind 10 tons of trash and livid residents. Virginia Beach says this time they’re prepared. 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