WAVY.com Articles: March 8, 2022

Busch Gardens, Water Country USA to hire over 1,200 employees 4 displaced, multiple pets dead after house fire in Virginia Beach ODU men and women prepare for CUSA tournament At least 6 US state governments hacked by China, says cyber firm Driver arrested after police pursuit leads from Chesapeake into Norfolk Driver ran red light, crashed into state trooper’s vehicle in Virginia Beach, police say 71 people address VBCPS board in response to Manning’s English as a second language comment Proposed Newport News schools budget includes 5% raise for full-time employees, higher starting pay 43 horned lizards, 9 snakes found in man’s pants and pockets at California border crossing Temporary Protected Status varies for Ukrainians fleeing to European countries, those in the U.S. Feeling down? Call this number and get a pep talk from kindergarteners Portsmouth Health Department, schools to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinic No injuries after car fire on Route 58 in Suffolk List reveals businesses still operating in Russia 3 displaced after grill causes fire at Chesapeake home Norfolk City Council votes to suspend ties with Russian sister city Migrant family rescued trying to cross swollen Rio Grande in Del Rio, Texas ‘Lost a couple soldiers’: Deion Sanders emotionally recounts toe amputations ‘We are not sure whether we’re going to be alive tomorrow’: Ukrainian students share their experiences with ECU community Florida-based group rescues premature babies from Ukrainian hospital Mexican cartels created generation of drug addicts in border cities like Tijuana, expert says Pentagon: Polish proposal to send MiG fighters to US air base not ‘tenable’ Georgia man who used COVID funds to buy Pokemon card sentenced to prison Bill banning discrimination during governor’s school admissions passes Local businesses, national chains offer help to delivery drivers as gas prices soar Newport News bike initiative working to curb homelessness Pilot, passenger walk away from plane crash on E-470 Norfolk State hoops teams head into MEAC tournament, tipoff Wednesday Judge removes VB officer in his professional capacity from Donovon Lynch civil lawsuit Better.com employees learn of mass layoffs when severance checks arrive early Coca-Cola suspends operations in Russia Wildfire in Dare County spreads to more than 1,000 acres Leaders of trucker convoy protesting COVID-19 mandates meet with lawmakers to list demands Senate, House pass resolutions condemning recent bomb threats against HBCUs Retired Indiana teacher charged with battery for allegedly striking student For sale: ‘Edward Scissorhands’ house in Florida comes with ‘priceless collection of memorabilia’ 10 On Your Side Success: Navy veteran, declared dead, told he’ll get retirement money after all ‘Remarkable Women’ finalist: Dr. Angela Reddix Scientists find oldest-known octopus ancestor — with 10 arms Poland transferring MiG fighters to US amid Ukraine pleas for help The Incoming Tide: 60 years later What happens now for people who never got COVID? Driver allegedly hides $800,000 worth of meth and cocaine in border-crossing bus Woman drives off with officer hanging onto vehicle, police say Hurricanes linked to 33 percent surge in death rates after storms Will your donation help Ukrainians? Here’s how to tell if a charity is a scam MLB deal, new products all you need to know about Apple’s Peek Performance event When is Costco raising its membership fees? Here’s what you should know Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ expected to become law. What’s it mean? How bad was your winter? NOAA releases maps comparing every state Construction workers find unexploded ordnance on College Dr in Suffolk Watch: Car flies on to roof of restaurant during crash in Central PA States move to roll back firearm permits over police objections Russell Wilson traded to Denver Broncos: reports Do you earn enough to ‘live comfortably’ in these cities?: analysis Youngkin’s plans for Virginia’s pumped-up gas prices New images show jarring conditions inside Virginia dog breeding facility Virginia lawmakers vote to allow Sunday hunting on public lands Spotify, Discord restore service after major outages VIDEO: First woman to command USS Constitution honored on TODAY Newport News Public Schools among Virginia school districts to receive $1.5M in funding for electric, propane buses Renée Zellweger transforms for ‘The Thing About Pam’ Alternative monitoring of asylum-seekers increases as ICE detentions drop Stolichnaya vodka changing its name, removing image from labels Man disguised as Walmart employee stole TVs, police say Teens detail discovery of body: ‘We went deeper into the cave and found the rest’ Could electric vehicles be the solution to surging gas prices? Dad throws 3-year-old out window during NJ apartment fire It’s not just gas. Metal prices are also surging, which will affect many consumer goods Florida teacher accused of biting 2 students over jar of pickles Reck on the Road: ODU’s Ties to Ukraine Common Foot Complaints Make Your Teeth Sparkle Renew Your Floors with 50Floor In The Kitchen: Mozzarella and More Health officials looking for dog that bit person on Coventry Trail in York during walk Beloved Hello Kitty Truck stopping by Lynnhaven Mall Aaron Rodgers staying with Green Bay Packers with four-year, $200 million deal Modern Churchill? Zelenskyy praised as war communicator 83 beef jerky products sold in 8 states recalled due to possible listeria contamination First responders save North Carolina man bitten by deadly viper LGBTQ+ community: The FTC wants to hear from you What exactly does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish? Uber Eats driver delivers pizza, leaves with NY woman’s dog, owner says Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings 1 dead following crash on Upton Dr in Virginia Beach Breeze Airways announces 4 new coast-to-coast destinations from Norfolk ‘We remain united’: Biden unveils more sanctions against Russia Blog: Temps have dropped! Cooler and wetter this week. Saturday??? Virginia sets new record for highest average gas prices; Hampton Roads exceeds the average Missing 23-year-old man from Norfolk found dead, death investigation underway USW Local 8888 ratifies 5-year contract with Newport News Shipbuilding Russian gymnast investigated after ‘shocking behavior’ Zelenskyy may have been endangered by US lawmakers’ pictures 2 million refugees and counting: What to know about the war in Ukraine ‘Pawn Stars’ dispute grows as mom seeks restraining order Red Cross Awareness Month: What makes up the Disaster Relief Team Two crashes in Virginia Beach impact morning commute