WAVY.com Articles: December 28, 2023

California law: Officials must use arrestee’s pronouns if sharing mugshots Some hospitals reinstating mask requirements amid rise in COVID-19 Republicans looking to scale back early voting in Virginia Road closures scheduled in Virginia Beach for New Year’s celebration Dec. 30-Jan. 1 42 years ago the first US IVF baby was born in Norfolk DeSantis says Maine Trump decision ‘opens up Pandora’s box’ DeSantis knocks Haley over Civil War remarks: ‘Incomprehensible word salad’ Lower gas prices predicted in 2024: Here’s why Grant’s Grinds: New wheels help fuel bigger mission for Hampton Roads teen Five Astronomical Events to look forward to in 2024 Neighbors concerned about Virginia Beach Boulevard after serious crash Maine becomes second state to disqualify Trump from ballot Spartans Crush Seahawks 96-55 in Echols Return Dog survives being stabbed 17 times; authorities search for suspect Search for suspect wanted in connection to 10-year-old’s homicide continues in Franklin James City County warns of text scams asking to fill out city survey Haley’s Civil War remarks stir backlash at crucial moment for campaign Southside Boys & Girls Club host Toy & Coat Giveaway in Norfolk on Christmas Eve 2,500 gallons of sewage spilled in Chesapeake neighborhood over Christmas New law prompts long wait times at N.C. DMVs this week City of Tijuana cracking down on illegal fireworks sales Tijuana and Rosarito have the most sewage contaminated beaches in Mexico Alleged cash couriers ‘duped’ into bringing fentanyl to US Reagan National Airport sets all-time high for guns detected by TSA Are fireworks legal in the DMV? Here are laws for DC, Maryland, Virginia Missing Fayetteville teen girl rescued from under trap door of Kentucky man’s bedroom, deputy says Donald Trump currently slated to appear on Colorado ballots Santa spreads good cheer to Norfolk families after fire ‘Chesapeake Queen’: Cape Charles woman buys Elizabeth River ferry at auction on a whim Nikki Haley forced to respond to controversy sparked by Civil War comments NC minister to hold press conference Friday after incident at AMC Theatre As migrant crisis grows, calls for government help increase Mental health expert offers advice for those struggling this holiday season Final Intern Blog Post: Thank you American Israeli woman killed by Hamas: Family  Celebrate the holidays and ring in 2024 around Hampton Roads Nearly 5 million BlendJet blenders recalled due to fire, laceration hazards City of Tijuana getting ready to receive large caravan of migrants Directional signs for tourists in Tijuana to be installed around San Ysidro Port of Entry Sharpsburg mayor charged with DWI in Rocky Mount; 2nd since taking office in 2018 NBC 2024 premiere dates, when to watch ‘One Chicago,’ ‘Law & Order’ Here’s who is running in Virginia’s 2024 presidential primaries How to protect yourself from online scams this holiday season Garden of Lights extended for five more days Man arrested in connection with deadly stabbing in Norfolk These cars and trucks broke new ground in 2023 Virginia reports 1st pediatric flu death of 2023-24 season Why ‘Bidenomics’ is falling flat with voters Cher files for conservatorship of her youngest child Elijah Blue Allman  ‘Very sweet ending’: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s attorney speaks after her release from prison Mystery note found in sealed cereal box in Pennsylvania Sanders tests positive for COVID-19 during Senate break as infections rise nationally Trump denies insisting on ‘Home Alone 2’ cameo, says they begged him to do it Insurance companies will be required to cover children’s hearing aids in Virginia Haley seeks to clean up controversial remarks on Civil War NNPD makes Christmas Day arrest in recent homicide case Marking the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act WATCH: Man makes ‘dirt angels’ while hiding from Hillsborough County deputies Big Game Bound: Lions face Cowboys in NFC showdown Illinois babysitter charged after allegedly stabbing 2 young girls Idaho killings home demolished despite families’ objections New year, same you: Smart home upgrades because it’s time One man injured in shots fired incident, Portsmouth police say Indiana man rescued after surviving 6 days in wrecked truck thankful for ‘outpouring of support’ Shakira honored with 21-foot statue in Colombian hometown California police can no longer ask common question at a traffic stop starting in 2024 Biden hits Haley over Civil War response Pierce Brosnan cited for alleged incident at Yellowstone National Park Voter calls out Haley for not mentioning slavery in Civil War answer MLB player Wander Franco summoned in Dominican Republic amid investigation: reports Real-life ‘Ratatouille’ restaurant reopens; overlooking Paris 2024 Olympics, Notre Dame Powerball Jackpot continues to climb as yet another drawing results in no winner Woman killed in sledgehammer attack while walking dog on California college campus Millions affected by mortgage breach, now you have to protect yourself  New laws to go into effect in Virginia on January 1, 2024 FBI warns NC families that sextortion attempts likely increase during holiday break Hokies beat Tulane 41-20 in Military Bowl Crews battle tractor-trailer fire on I-81 in Montgomery County Powerball jackpot hits $760M, among largest on record: How long until the next drawing? Blog: Foggy & dreary morning for a gloomy day Asheboro father speaks on son, coworker being shot in front of their business Trump, Hunter Biden share unlikely gambit: Both say they’re unfairly targeted 6 NC laws going into effect in the new year