WAVY.com Articles: March 16, 2022

Launch VB connects small businesses with resources ODU set to host first refugee family Netflix brings back comedy series starring Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy 2 disorders added to Va. Newborn Screening Program HU offers free summer housing, classes to Ukrainian students and international students in Ukraine Drivers runs after pursuit in Chesapeake, Portsmouth Nauticus celebrating Women in STEM Day with reduced general admission Duo sought in Smithfield hit-and-run 3.74M bottles of Airborne Gummies impacted by recall over ‘injury hazard’ Permanent daylight saving time has been tried before – and it didn’t go well New solar projects spur Dominion rate increase Suspect in custody following foot chase in Portsmouth Rare snake dies eating giant centipede in Florida park 1st American Indian nation-builder coming to Colonial Williamsburg Numbers show Ukrainians are only ‘passing through’ Mexico Roommate arrested in 15-year-old cold case murder in ND Mayor: VB at nearly 60 years old is tenacious, resilient Staggering shortage of healthcare workers for Alzheimer’s patients Court orders Jussie Smollett release from jail during appeal Restaurants and chefs raise money for Ukraine, protest Russian imports Masks optional in D.C. Public Schools, parents weigh in Zelenskyy’s asks and what aid he’s received from the world so far ECU poll: Economic sanctions good, military action not so much against Russia Board of Trustees approves Tennessee assistant as next ECU men’s basketball coach At least 8 water rescues conducted in Birmingham as Five Points, UAB campus flood due to heavy rain Show of solidarity: Russian Ballet Theatre changes name following invasion of Ukraine Fed raises interest rates, little impact on consumers expected Apartment fire injures resident and firefighter Va. Sen. wants to open state to Ukrainian refugees ‘Good luck with that’: Governor responds to Russian lawmaker demanding US give back Alaska Wedding photographer accused of ‘ghosting’ after ceremonies Hampton Roads Community Foundation giving $150K in grants to local nonprofits serving communities of color Newport News schools hosting virtual job fair for teachers Be aware of phone scam in Dare County involving people posing as Dominion Energy VB woman sentenced in 2019 crash on Great Neck Rd Williamsburg nonprofit working to get orphans out of Ukraine Teen accused in Heritage High shooting expected to take plea deal in April Senate passes bill to make Daylight Saving permanent, House lawmakers weigh in Man found guilty after fistfight turns into fatal double shooting in Virginia Beach Florida woman accused of renting out home she didn’t own Louisiana non-binary teacher sparks calls for dress code changes What is a no-fly zone, and how would it benefit Ukraine? 4 Disney employees arrested in human trafficking campaign, deputies say California city may declare Chick-fil-A a public nuisance Trump signals Pence not likely to be his 2024 running mate if he runs Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposes 3-month suspension of state gas tax 15-year-old facing gun charge after lockdown at Granby High ‘I have a need’: All the things Zelenskyy asked of Congress Winds carry wildfire across Rio Grande into South Texas Walmart distribution center catches fire near Indianapolis airport ‘Holy Grail’: Rare ‘Star Wars’ figure worth over $100K goes up for sale Netflix testing fee for accounts shared outside household Fed announces interest rate hikes to combat record inflation What is Purim? 400 gallons of gas stolen from NC gas station Scientists rename the controversial gypsy moth Iowa high school shooting victim walking, talking despite bullet still in her skull $225k of cocaine seized from ship in Port of Norfolk Woman injured during shooting on 31st St in Norfolk Elizabeth City councilman charged after incident Virginia CNAs encouraged to apply for scholarships worth $1,700 VBPL program helps residents get free high school diploma Dollars and Sense: Achieving Financial Independence Top Beauty Trends of 2022 Engage Norfolk In the Kitchen: Seafood Pasta Semesters and Symposiums Police seeking suspects in King Food Mart burglary in Hampton Five takeaways from Zelenskyy’s virtual address to Congress iPhone update allows users with masks to unlock phones with Face ID: Here’s how ‘Beautiful’: The story of Hattie Collins, the woman in the pink flower hat ‘Little Miss Nobody’ identified more than 60 years later using DNA Norfolk shipyard accepting apprenticeship apps Get COVID vaccine, $25 gas voucher in Chesapeake on March 16 SC pharmacy is the state’s hot spot for outpatient COVID-19 treatments These are the best places to live in the US, report says Dashcam video shows children survive being struck in busy Las Vegas intersection When is the first day of spring? That’s not a potato: Nice try but no spud for New Zealand couple’s giant find Country music star Garth Brooks announces Charlotte tour date Motorist saves choking man, then realizes they know each other Russian forces try to crush Ukraine defenses amid talks Herschel Walker asks ‘Why are there still apes?’ in discussion about evolution Biden announces millions more in aid to Ukraine Federal appeals court sends Virginia election calendar lawsuit back to lower court Report: Youngkin’s team makes case for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative withdrawal Marcus Alert system: Virginia lawmakers vote to allow smaller localities to opt out Steve Austin releases new beer for 3:16 day. Here’s where to get it Virginia lawmakers pass ‘Adam’s Law’ but hazing penalties remain in limbo Blog: Temps stay warm. Rain moves in tonight. Storms Thursday. USS Kearsarge, USS Arlington deploy from Norfolk Wednesday March … in like a lion, out like a lamb ‘Take the lead’: President Zelenskyy pleads with Congress for help Many Hampton Roads children still masking up in class New proposal would close Hampton’s VA medical center