WAVY.com Articles: January 26, 2022

ODU men drop 4th-straight, lose at Charlotte 71-67 Comeback bid comes up short as ODU women fall to Charlotte 64-61 IRS issues several tips to avoid tax season fraud Ex-Miss America contestant’s husband killed as 2-year-old son watched: police Hospital patient without COVID shot denied heart transplant 420ish Unity Festival moves another step closer to approval BLOG: A great chance for a snow day Saturday Man who sold Wesley Hadsell drugs testifies Wednesday in murder trial 1 dead, another in custody after shooting on Lanier Street in Chesapeake Newport News purchases James City County property to preserve Diascund Reservoir and watershed 17 Democratic Senators press DoD to protect servicemembers against inadequate private base housing Hundreds of dolphins ‘stampede’ along boat in SoCal Lawmakers say Youngkin backs ban on Dominion campaign cash 5 ODU online programs recognized among best across the US Elizabeth River Crossings names new CEO COVID anti-vaxxers more prone to depression, study shows North Carolinians among the most likely to have developed ‘Cola Cavities’ during the pandemic, according to study Congress to investigate CBP’s ‘rogue units’ Hundreds of sea pickles are washing ashore in Oregon. Here’s why Bills to reverse gun control shot down in Virginia Senate ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider’s 40-game winning streak ends over one word Following investigation into VBPD, delegate’s proposed bill would prohibit inauthentic replica documents in questioning suspects Chesapeake Health Dept. hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics, testings at Dominion Commons throughout February Chen vs Hanyu: Olympic figure skating rivalry Virginia Natural Gas to give away free, new coats to kids in Hampton Roads 12 attorneys general invited by governor to ‘border security briefing’ in South Texas BB gun attacks allegedly target Mexico-bound travelers 30×30 pledge: VB police academy graduates class that’s nearly 30% women ‘It’s Jim Crow, it’s not reform’: Concerns raised over Virginia governor’s new ‘divisive’ learning tip line Little Debbie adds 7 new snack-inspired ice cream flavors Health officials: With new sub-variant ID’ed, COVID unlikely to be eliminated Biden meets with business leaders amid new push for Build Back Better ODU hosting human trafficking awareness event Wednesday Fake vaccine cards used at Bills playoff game land felony charges for NY couple Virginia Jan. 26 COVID-19 update: Total COVID case count surpasses 1.5 million while hospitalizations rise by 131 Measure in Virginia legislature could have a big impact hunting, fishing, and other outdoor sports Gov. Youngkin announces school choice proclamation The names to know as Biden mulls Breyer’s replacement ‘Boycott Pepsi’ is trending online and it has a tie to Texas politics Portsmouth Police seeking assistance identifying suspect in 7-Eleven robbery Elizabeth City State University breaks ground for first-of-its-kind drone facility Man shot multiple times in Franklin Tuesday How meteorologists use ensemble weather models to predict the weather Over 80 lawmakers call on Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in debt per student Iowa lawmaker uses obscene gesture to rip critics as he ends speech Neil Young’s music being pulled from Spotify after ‘Rogan or Young’ comments: reports Alabama will appeal death row case to Supreme Court Wife charged with felony wiretapping in love triangle involving three Chesapeake employees; husband charged with rape ‘The Great Resignation’ is here: 6 in 10 have already written letter for day they quit their job Officer delivers food after DoorDash driver arrested Police: Man arrested after more than 50 shell casings found following ShotSpotter alerts in Virginia Beach New Mexico to consider letting 16-year-olds vote in local elections Bodycam video shows 3 children barricaded in home strewn with garbage Biden’s pledge to appoint Black woman back in spotlight amid Breyer retirement Family hoping for ‘no visitor’ changes at some hospitals after grandfather dies of COVID Man sends letter from jail claiming to be ‘serial pedophile’ with victims in three states Cities prepping winter shelters for people experiencing homelessness Are itchy eyes an omicron symptom? NBC’s Most iconic Winter Olympic moments ‘Bomb Cyclone’ – What is it? Check out Watching Winter Live for January 26th, 2022 Mystery man sneaks into hospital NICU, feeds baby How to perform CPR during the COVID pandemic: AHA updates guidelines Norfolk invites students to apply for Emerging Leaders Program Lucky 13? Next Mega Millions jackpot will be 13th-highest ever Kathryn Kates, actress who appeared in ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘The Many Saints of Newark,’ dies at 73 Why European countries are tweeting Alabama’s governor South Carolina murder suspect is Army specialist at Fort Bragg Kobe Bryant crash: Where do lawsuits stand? New park planned in Greenbrier West area of Chesapeake Man previously arrested in Ahrea’l Smith’s disappearance now charged with her murder Fed plans to raise rates as soon as March to cool inflation Border Patrol Council endorses Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick Celebrate Healthcare adds COVID-19 testing to weekly vaccination clinics in Hampton Former Tide Buck Britton named Norfolk’s new manager NC COVID-19 Jan. 26 Update: More than 20K new cases, positivity rate at 32.4% ‘Adam’s Law’ passes in Virginia Senate after unanimous 38-0 vote, moves to House Portsmouth hotel robbed a day prior to shooting that injured man, girl Here’s why European countries are tweeting Alabama’s governor In The Kitchen: Red Rice Exploring Your Family History Winter Blues and Aging Loved Ones Importance of a Skincare Routine Newport News police investigating homicide on Mercury Blvd. Who’s qualified for Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics? Virginia Democrats rely on slim Senate majority to hold off Republican efforts to tighten voting rules Guardian of 15-year-old accused of killing Lucia Bremer acquitted on gun charge Gov. Youngkin plans to replace Virginia Elections Commissioner Chris Piper after his term ends Problems keeping up with your vaccine card? You can access it through the NC COVID-19 portal Return of Norfolk Harborfest to headline 40th anniversary season of Norfolk Festevents Justice Stephen Breyer to retire from Supreme Court, giving Biden chance to name younger judge People on TikTok are showering in Arc’teryx waterproof jackets. 5 things to know about the latest trend Land sold for 85-unit affordable housing building on Church Street in Norfolk ‘Snake burglar’ strikes again, gets away with $50,000 worth of silver How long is omicron’s contagious period? FBI raid on Cuellar home emboldens progressives, Republicans N95 distribution plan could imperil small US mask makers Virginia receives ‘F’ in 20th annual ‘State of Tobacco Control’ report for policies to reduce tobacco use Bills-Chiefs is most-watched TV program since Super Bowl China’s Olympics COVID measures test patience Criminal investigation opened in Lauren Smith-Fields’ death Citing threats, New Orleans health official bows out of Mardi Gras parade Blog: Cold air returns before our next round of rain & snow this weekend Cape Charles man dies in crash with tractor-trailer on Route 13 at Royal Farms Hundreds lose power in Suffolk and Isle of Wight Wednesday morning Nonprofit teaching young adults life and carpentry skills through boatbuilding Man wanted after shooting at Murfreesboro Dollar General Edenton man dies in Elizabeth City shooting; suspect now in custody Portsmouth police chief says ShotSpotter technology could soon help ‘show the public we do actually care’