WAVY.com Articles: January 19, 2022

Some Virginia colleges reverse vaccine mandate for staff, following governor’s order ‘He was … right here’: Synagogue hostage-taker had stayed at Dallas homeless shelter Convicted murderer charged in unsolved killings in Virginia and Maryland WWII dog tag belonging to Raleigh soldier found in Italy Police rule fall that killed mother, toddler at San Diego stadium a murder-suicide Chris Daughtry’s family shares how daughter died: reports ODU Women move up game against Rice, expecting harsh weather conditions Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster Teen boy arrested after shooting at sweet sixteen birthday party injures another teen in Accomack FBI conducts ‘investigation’ at Laredo home of Congressman Henry Cuellar EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: National Guard member crashes truck into gate at National Butterfly Center Schools desperate for help ask parents to work as substitute teachers New Hampshire murder case solved almost 50 years later President Biden addresses administration’s efforts during the first year of presidency Arrest made in connection with the murder of Tijuana journalist Lawsuit: Amputation could’ve been avoided if Tennessee hospital provided interpreter Senate Dems poised to force vote on voting rights legislation Smithfield, Isle of Wight Restaurant Week runs Jan. 28 thru Feb. 5 Norfolk schools will continue to require masks for all, despite Youngkin’s executive order Why doing laundry may get more expensive in March Williamsburg Restaurant Week runs Jan. 21 thru Jan. 31 Rare, pristine coral reef found off Tahiti coast Gov. Youngkin announces new director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Change of focus for the role Bill decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms under review in Virginia Pandemic prompts more people to buy travelers insurance Blog: A look at two rounds of snow for Hampton Roads Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to shield records from Jan. 6 committee Tom Brady surprises brain cancer survivor with Super Bowl tickets Historic one-room schoolhouse in Chesapeake gets major help for preservation, restoration Portsmouth gearing up ahead of snow and winter weather 2-alarm residential fire on Carolina Road in Suffolk Hampton officials prepare roads ahead of snow and winter weather; some city services affected Virginia Beach preparing for snow and winter weather What’s the difference between N95 and KN95 masks? ‘Imagination Through Color’: Sandler Center hosting Nicaraguan American artist Jorge Saenz 15 and 16-year-old arrested after helicopter pursuit in New York Mayors from across US focus on local recovery efforts during annual DC meeting New year, new push for Build Back Better plan Norfolk-based sailor to become first woman to command USS Constitution ‘Harmonica Pete’ DuPre, musician and World War II veteran dies at 98 Calls for Starbucks boycott after vaccine rule axed Yelp names ‘Top 100’ restaurants in the US Biden takes flak from right and left for ‘failed’ immigration policies during first year in office Free COVID tests: What is the limit and are there exceptions? VDOT, local cities ready to handle snow on the roads Dominion Energy preps for incoming winter storm Beijing residents disappointed Olympics will be closed Closings, delays for schools and services as snow approaches Hampton Roads DC murder suspect added to US Marshals 15 Most Wanted list New Oscar Mayer face mask combines beauty, bologna 19-year-old, 18-year-old & juvenile charged with murder after boy shot in Portsmouth One student injured in Florida high school shooting Police respond to vehicle crash on E Pembroke Ave in Hampton Food Lion distributes more than $400K in grants to 160 nonprofits in fight against food insecurity U.S. Army Corps of Engineers investing millions in coastal Virginia water infrastructure Has omicron peaked in the US? ‘Help me,’ woman whispers to police moments before shooting Two Marines killed, 17 injured, two of them airlifted after crash involving Camp Lejeune truck; driver facing charges Student found in possession of marijuana after making bomb threat against Tabb High School Florida could shield whites from ‘discomfort’ of racist past Cardi B to help pay funeral costs of NYC fire victims: ‘I needed to do something’ North Carolina man accused of shooting, killing his mother inside bathroom Should I feel empathy for vaccine refusers who get COVID-19? NC COVID-19 Jan. 19 Update: Nearly 4,700 currently hospitalized, positivity rate at 35.9% Virginia Jan. 19 COVID-19 update: Ventilator usage at record and few ICU beds statewide, but virus levels dropping ‘Message in a Bottle’: New Nauticus exhibition features personal voices discovered in river cleanups Fox tests positive for rabies after fighting two dogs in Suffolk ‘Ghost Hunters’ stars on HRS Jump start your career in 2022 Blood Donors Needed HOPES Free Clinic Police investigating stabbing incident on Herbert Collins Way in Norfolk DOJ: Big Stone Gap man sentenced to 19 years on meth charges Bethel Temple Church running PPE drive in Hampton U.S. allows teens to drive big rigs in new pilot program I just took an at-home COVID test. When should I test again? Coca-Cola’s new cans will help customers ‘find the flavor they’re looking for,’ company says Young Dolph murder suspects appear in Memphis court for first time Actor Gaspard Ulliel, 37, star of Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight,’ dies after ski accident Starbucks throws out vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling Youngkin administration backpedals says VEC’s top official ‘no longer in the position’ Virginia Senate committee kills bill that would have required photo IDs to vote CDC adds 22 countries to level four travel warning list Man who groped nurse, punched 2 at California vaccination clinic charged: DA Northam pranks Gov. Youngkin with Trump cutout, McAuliffe book Don’t qualify for FAFSA? There is an alternative for Virginia students Tech dies after falling down Dillard’s escalator in Richmond Police investigating armed robbery at Suffolk 7-Eleven Olympic athletes urged not to criticize China Engaged couple finds wedding rings in Marshall Fire rubble Ford recalls 200,000 cars over brake light problem Employers planning for big raises in 2022, survey finds Emergency water shutoff for Chatham Woods area of Suffolk Blog: Snow is on the way, Hampton Roads could see significant amounts Poquoson School Board votes to lift mask mandate starting Jan. 24 2 found dead, 2 in critical condition at North Carolina nursing home; investigation launched No injuries after fire breaks out at home on Huntington Drive in James City County After previous mistrial, new murder trial to start for Wesley Hadsell; accused of murdering stepdaughter in 2015 Key takeaways from Biden’s first news conference of 2022 Global airlines rush to change flights to the US over 5G problem These are the best bedding sales from Wayfair, Kohl’s and Home Depot this January Is headache a symptom of the omicron COVID variant? White House to make 400 million N95 masks available for free How COVID-19 is impacting the quality of education in Hampton Roads Norfolk Forum changes lecture venue following water main break at Chrysler Hall, Scope Arena