WAVY.com Articles: January 24, 2022

Samaritan House to open facility for survivors of human trafficking in Virginia Beach North Carolina man gets 10 years after stealing $3M from elderly in-home repair scheme What challenges are there for predicting dominant COVID variants like seasonal flu strains? Apartment residents having trouble ordering free at-home COVID tests UVA leads wire-to-wire in 64-52 win over Louisville Can Ivermectin actually work against COVID-19? Duke doctors hope to settle debate over horse-deworming drug AG Jason Miyares responds to mask lawsuits Migrant encounters top 2 million in calendar year 2021, on pace for repeat in 2022 Lawmakers lose faith in Charitable Gaming Board, call for new leadership and reform Virginia Senate passes bill to expand Sunday hunting Neil Young calls for his music to be pulled off Spotify over vaccine misinformation: reports Juarez police arrest suspects in murder, dismemberment of lesbian couple European Union asks Alabama governor to halt execution of Matthew Reeves NC COVID-19 Jan. 24 update: over 77,000 new cases added since Friday as test positivity hits record high Adam Oakes family ‘hopeful’ as anti-hazing bills move forward in General Assembly World’s fastest multi-launch roller coaster gets opening date at Busch Gardens Man and girl shot on Effingham St. in Portsmouth, police searching for person of interest Virginia Indian tribes to receive $2 million in federal COVID relief funds Democrats push to pass climate change policy Opening statements, first witness testimony: murder trial underway for Wesley Hadsell Mobile clinic offering pediatric COVID-19 vaccines at Hampton church Feb. 4 Hot mic catches Biden calling Fox News reporter ‘stupid son of a b—-‘ Alabama woman loses thousands through Zelle app scam How long is omicron’s incubation period? First-time speed skaters eager to compete on Olympic stage regardless of restrictions and challenges Three firefighters dead, one critically injured after 2-alarm fire in Baltimore Hampton Roads hotel industry sees stronger rebound from pandemic compared to rest of Virginia COVID after death: How the pandemic has impacted frontline workers at the end of the line Kids, COVID-19, and grief: CHKD holding virtual webinar on coping during pandemic Detached garage catches fire Monday morning in Chesapeake Tax season is underway but this year’s filing may look different Illinois governor announces COVID-19 sick leave initiative for vaccinated school staff Mother of tenant recovering from gunshot wound still upset over conditions in public housing ‘American Idol’ alum David Archuleta says he can’t ‘pretend like everything’s fine’ US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tension Virginia Jan. 24 COVID-19 update: Cases, hospitalizations still high but dropping Stocks drop sharply as market eyes Fed, Ukraine tensions COVID-19: What is a ‘Variant of High Consequence’? First COVID, then hair loss? Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, delaying New York Times defamation trial Millions of Americans face coldest air of the season Taking questions: Portsmouth police chief to hold quarterly Facebook Live forum Wednesday CC: VB Winter Reading Challenge LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise Macintosh Day! New Floors Resolution Military Minute: USS Constitution Police: 3 charged in Portsmouth teen’s murder known to Manor High School staff Man stabbed after ‘verbal altercation’ Sunday morning in Suffolk Dad arrested after profane outburst at smoothie shop over allergy; video goes viral Chesapeake teachers union votes no confidence in school board over mask decision; Board chair responds Three Virginia Beach schools hosting COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics this week 18-wheeler hits I-264 overpass on First Colonial Road NFL overtime rules questioned again after Chiefs defeat Bills Early betting action likes Niners in NFC Championship Transgender woman shot Sunday in Hampton Conditions ripe for more COVID-19 variants, WHO chief warns Want a free dozen donuts from Krispy Kreme? Donate blood Momentum builds for new COVID-19 relief for businesses Navigating the Net: Cybersecurity expert makes it easier for parents to keep their kids safe online End of affirmative action? Justices to hear challenge to race-based college admissions Woman hurt after flipping car at ramp on I-64 in Norfolk Hampton schools join lawsuit against Gov. Youngkin’s executive order ending mask mandate Beijing district orders mass virus testing ahead of Olympics Chiefs host Bengals, 49ers at Rams for spots in Super Bowl Blog: More melting. A mid-week cold blast. More snow at the end of the week? New Mexico governor becomes substitute teacher amid school staffing shortage Backlogged IRS starts accepting tax returns Monday VA Senate committee kills Senator Chase’s ivermectin bill Despite lack of evidence it treats COVID-19, health insurers are still paying for ivermectin prescriptions Gonzaga suspends NBA legend’s season tickets over refusal to wear mask at games Man arrested for altercation at Robeks, goes viral on TikTok 911 calls reveal drivers were stranded on I-95 for almost 24 hours before VDOT closed the interstate As Youngkin’s order ending mask mandate in schools goes into effect, here’s where local schools stand Suffolk Fire & Rescue respond to garage fire