WAVY.com Articles: November 17, 2021

John Deere workers end strike, reach deal Karate World Champions call Newport News home Nearby church, friends reeling after fatal shooting on Azalea Garden Drive in Norfolk Newport News teachers disagree with district’s account of Gildersleeve fight How to see Friday morning’s lunar eclipse VB Crime Solvers trying to ID person who took photos of female inside Forever 21 fitting room Virginia Beach, Hampton, Norfolk rank among nation’s ‘top digital cities’ Georgian convicted for distributing drugs through U.S. Mail Josh Duggar’s 7th baby born weeks before his child porn trial ‘The Great Resignation’: Experts in NC explain why employees are leaving the workforce Border crossers who import prohibited plant, animal products face fines of up to $10,000 this Thanksgiving Freestyle skiers eyeing Olympic history in Beijing TSA: Around 20 million to travel for Thanksgiving holiday, close to pre-pandemic levels Virginia Beach pastor, facing prostitution charges, granted permission to leave the state EVMS hosts Laps for Little Ones event to recognize World Prematurity Day Starbucks is giving away reusable red holiday cups Nov. 18 – here’s how to get one Lab worker finds vials labeled ‘smallpox’ at Merck facility Parents sue school district over allowing 12-year-old to use a boy’s name Tyrod Taylor partners with Kroger to serve food to Hampton community this November Kings Dominion introduces all new WinterFest Wonderland Parade Doctor taking Sentara Healthcare to court, claims Ivermectin could save lives of COVID patients VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads launches inaugural family volunteer week Residents in Norfolk’s Berkley neighborhood say shipyard workers leaving trash in the streets Walensky: COVID cases ‘markedly lower’ with booster shot Suffolk Art Gallery opening winter exhibit on Dec. 9 Grand Illuminations light up Hampton Roads for the holiday season New management at Atlantis Apartments in VB hope to minimize violence with community investment Portsmouth police arrest man who jumped off West Norfolk Bridge during chase, escaped officers several times Holiday Lights at the Beach is back for 2021 ‘He’s a hero to all of us’: Teen who died saving family from house fire will have organs donated Apple to offer parts, tools for iPhone users who want to fix their own devices Tracking the Tropics: Historically low level of tropical activity as hurricane season nears end Disney Cruise Line to require kids 5 and older to be vaccinated Biden administration underreporting migrant apprehensions, former CBP boss says Lawyers for Rittenhouse ask judge to declare mistrial over key video Young Dolph’s death prompts outpouring of tributes from Deion Sanders, LL Cool J, more Cassidy Rainwater’s remains found on accused kidnappers’ property in Missouri, court docs reveal Who is Young Dolph? Rapper killed in Memphis shooting Over 70 kids examined for injuries after school bus crash in Prince Edward County COVID boosters on cusp of authorization for all adults; Virginia not getting ahead of federal recommendations like other states Bus driver charged after school bus with 16 children aboard hit by train in Rockingham County New COVID law forces Tennessee hospitals to allow family visitation with dying patients Thomas Clark found guilty of raping, murdering VCU administrator VB’s Housing & Neighborhood Preservation launches new campaign aimed at helping homeless residents Hosting unvaccinated guests at Thanksgiving? Here’s some advice Polaroid cameras are back: 6 instant-print cameras that are popular in 2021 Gun-waving St. Louis couple spotted at Rittenhouse trial Old Navy offers ‘BOOTcamp’ to train prospective Santas of color New homes for hundreds of dogs and more oversight at troubled Virginia dog breeding facility Story about dog ‘selling’ mansion part of long-running tale What can I bring for Thanksgiving that won’t be tossed by TSA? Papa John’s is changing its name — sort of Movember: Unmasking men’s health issues, starting with a trip to the doctor Two-thirds in new poll say their Thanksgiving gatherings will resemble pre-pandemic ones Developers create plan for reimagining of Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach Man matching description of Big Stone Gap fatal shooting suspect extradited 21-year-old Ashburn man charged in unlawful filming of multiple women including a minor Mother of 3 left brain-damaged after apparent road rage fight Newport News man’s shooting-related charges withdrawn Tuesday CDC confirms case of monkeypox in Maryland Teen found responsible for second sexual assault in Loudoun County Funeral service for fallen Big Stone Gap Officer Michael Chandler Visit Christmas Town Pajama Jam Drive Affordable Thanksgiving Ideas Virginia COVID-19 Nov. 17 Update: VDH reporting spike in case counts Wednesday, trying to figure out why Dollars and Sense: Saving on Your Mortgage Healthcare Career Options In The Kitchen: Turkey, Seafood and OBX Flair Rapper Young Dolph dead in Memphis shooting Suffolk Family YMCA hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic for kids between 5 and 11 Wednesday Urban Renewal Center in Norfolk receives $150K grant to help homeless residents find jobs Downtown, Midtown tunnel tolls to increase on January 1, 2022 Woman escapes with only minor injuries after semitrailer crumples car NFL Honors moves to Thursday night during Super Bowl week OSHA suspends implementation, enforcement of Biden COVID vaccine mandate Award-winning musician Billy Strings performing at Chartway Arena in Norfolk Man shot on Sewells Point Road in Norfolk NC COVID-19 Nov. 17 Update: Over 2,100 new cases, positivity rate at 6.1% Car wash thief strikes again in Chesapeake after back-to-back burglaries in Norfolk ‘QAnon Shaman’ sentenced to more than 3 years in prison VDH partners with local libraries to distribute COVID-19 rapid at-home tests ‘Devastating’: 100K Americans died of drug overdoses in unprecedented year, officials say Wall Street Cafe, inspired by Tulsa’s former Black business district, hosts pop-up shop Police investigating armed robbery at Norfolk gas station Despite gas prices, Americans plan to drive for Thanksgiving Monarch butterflies return to California after record low Leahy’s retirement could open door for Vermont’s first woman in Congress Best puzzle gifts for senior citizens Best budget gifts for your sister Attention TikTok users: Here’s how to claim payments in the $92 million class-action lawsuit 14 kids given wrong COVID vaccine dose at California clinic Time for a new laptop, TV? We found 16 deals at Black Friday prices on sale now Best high-end gift for your brother Thanksgiving air travel expected to reach 2019 levels, TSA says Woman allegedly told witness to ‘deal with’ choking 1-year-old before passing out at Florida restaurant House and Senate look to next legislative items before end of year Roadrunner hitchhikes in van from Nevada to Maine Border leaders want infrastructure bill money to modernize busy ports of entry Photos: A sneak peek at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats Blog: A Warm 2 Days, But Big Ups And Downs Are Ahead! No verdict after daylong deliberations by Rittenhouse jury Greene says she’s accumulated $63K in House mask fines and is not vaccinated Norfolk men tried to use drone to deliver cellphones into Virginia prison, authorities say Falden’s put-back lifts JMU to 79-78 road win over Eastern Kentucky; Dukes now 3-0 No. 15 Houston easily handles UVA at home, 67-47 Man dies in overnight shooting on Kathann Drive in Hampton ‘Confident it’s going to happen’: Virginia Beach extends deadlines for Atlantic Park financing Some Gildersleeve Middle School teachers say they feel unsafe in building Norfolk State basketball beats William and Mary 91-74 to go to 4-0 on the season, best start since 1988 Newport News Shipbuilding suspends Jan. 4 COVID-19 vaccination deadline for most workers