WAVY.com Articles: February 14, 2023

ODU men and women heating up at right time of the year Senior alert canceled for missing Norfolk woman Proposal to move VB Va. Tech agricultural research center included in state’s ‘wish list,’ But ‘unlikely to happen’ per lawmakers Lawmakers look to make social media safer for kids Nissan recalls over 463K vehicles for airbag safety concern Stolen Mansfield Goldendoodle found Portsmouth OKs $55M and $14.5M apartment projects on High St. UN chief: Rising seas threaten mass exodus of populations on a ‘biblical scale’ VB grooming shop owners face multiple charges Black History Month: One man’s service for freedom Video: Wisconsin woman accused of decapitating boyfriend attacks own attorney in court Williamsburg restaurants come together to support those impacted by earthquakes in Turkey, Syria After brief respite, Tijuana migrant shelters saturated once again Biden pays tribute to Feinstein: ‘One of the very best’ senators I ever served with GOP congressional delegation holding ‘Biden’s Border Crisis’ hearing in RGV Pepsi and Peeps bring back ‘pillow-soft marshmallow cola’ flavor, this time for all to try Portsmouth man shot five times by police officer is on the mend Restricting solitary confinement not a done deal, despite bipartisan support NN education association president calls for ‘common sense’ gun laws Michigan State students, alumni with Hampton Roads ties react to tragedy North Atlantic right whale buried in Virginia Beach Onslow County couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day Casey undergoes surgery for prostate cancer Senate Republicans fear Trump repeat as 2024 field emerges   Senate briefed over unidentified objects flown over U.S. Multi-million dollar grant to provide NC kids with mental health resources KFC removes wings, popcorn chicken, and more from menus nationwide Senators appear divided on how to regulate crypto Registration required for this year’s VB State of the City Address 34th Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival comes to Hampton New mother/baby unit opens at Sentara Norfolk See a string of lights in the sky? What it is, and when you could see them again Alleged U-Haul driver charged with murder, attempted murder in Brooklyn ‘rampage’ End of an era: Microsoft officially retires Internet Explorer Hyundai launches software upgrade to prevent car theft Eastern Shore fire medic seeks help after cancer diagnosis Family: Michigan State gunman ‘heard voices,’ turned ‘evil and mean’ after mother’s death WAVY Archive: 1983 Norfolk Busing Before Council WAVY Archive: 1983 Proposed Bill to Freeze Taxes WAVY Archive: 1983 Hero 1 Robot WAVY Archive: 1983 General Assembly – City Emergency Services WAVY Archive: 1983 Portsmouth Marine Terminal Tax Exempt Status WAVY Archive: 1983 Air Force F4C Phantom Jet Collides with Civilian Plane WAVY Archive: 1983 Virginia Beach Lifeguard Franchise Proposal WAVY Archive: 1983 New Norfolk Post Office Blog: Warm winter woes continue Lawmakers push for higher pay for federal employees WAVY Archive: 1983 VIMS Building Expansion Archaeological Excavation WAVY Archive: 1983 Virginia Beach Dale Hunter Death Court Case WAVY Archive: 1983 Surry Nuclear Plant Defective Parts WAVY Archive: 1983 Winter Surfers WAVY Archive: 1983 Virginia Beach Delegate Julie Smith (Kempsville) Tester to lead Senate probe on failures to spot Chinese spy balloons earlier   WAVY Archive: 1983 Abortion 10th Anniversary WAVY Archive: 1983 General Assembly Update WAVY Archive: 1983 William and Mary Jefferson Hall Student Dorm Fire Follow Up WAVY Archive: 1983 Post Office – Tidewater VA WAVY Archive: 1983 Bank Robbery Increase WAVY Archive: 1983 Chrysler Museum 1930’s Art Exhibit Biden withdraws nominee who said Dem leader was ‘bought’ by pro-Israel groups WAVY Archive: 1983 Gas Heating Furnace Safety WAVY Archive: 1983 Sheriff’s Offices Conference WAVY Archive: 1983 Norfolk School Budget Cuts WAVY Archive: 1983 James City County Tax Amendment WAVY Archive: 1983 William and Mary Jefferson Hall Student Dorm Fire WAVY Archive: 1983 William and Mary Student Dorm Fire United flight came within 800 feet of ocean during post-takeoff dive, report says Bill to allow retail marijuana sales in Virginia by 2024 fails King’s Grant Elementary student brought unloaded BB gun to school, officials say Preparing the next Daytona 500-winning team? Carolinas home to only motorsports high school Column: Kennedy takes bold risks with NASCAR family business Harvick: ‘It’s just time,’ racer says of 2023 final season Virginia creates task force on antisemitism Mitch McConnell: ‘No agenda on the part of Senate GOP to revisit Medicare or Social Security’  Alligator’s mouth taped shut since December, says Florida resident Norfolk police investigate shooting on Kimball Terrace Cotton: Biden ‘owes the American people an explanation’ for objects shot down over US Michigan State shooting suspect had note threatening NJ schools, police say Busted Sinaloa cartel lieutenant was ‘principal producer’ of fentanyl Passing budget with billions for border security No. 1 ‘priority,’ Texas Senate leader says U.S. EPA addresses PFAS contamination grant program in North Carolina ‘Shroom Boom! Virginia farm is raising crop on the rise Community continuing to heal one year after tragic plane crash in Carteret County 1 displaced after fire on Tuza Lane in Virginia Beach Hundreds of fugitives wanted for violent crimes arrested in Operation North Star AI flies F-16-inspired jet for 17 hours in first test with tactical aircraft ‘His voice and him as a radio personality is synonymous with this community.’ Jeff Charles remembered by many in ENC Lawsuit claims Alabama man froze to death in police custody, was ‘likely’ placed in jail freezer EPA details plans for $27 billion in Inflation Reduction Act climate funds Sex doll mistaken for human remains in Pennsylvania Rare fish caught in the James River 911 services restored on Hatteras Island LISC Hampton Roads invests $4 million into Hampton Roads Region Feinstein announces retirement at end of term Kandace Springs added to 2023 Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival lineup 103-year-old celebrates 80 years of bowling: ‘Ed has bowled here forever’ Sentara Norfolk General Hospital treated 541 gunshot wounds in 2022, a new record Video shows what led to reporter’s arrest at Ohio train derailment press conference Sheriff’s K9 in York receives donated armor Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ movie to resume filming in spring Hampton Sheriff’s Office recruitment to hire career fair Biden: ‘Action is what we owe’ those grieving Michigan State shooting January was 7th-warmest on record: NOAA Virginia Beach councilmembers to host community meeting Bill to set THC legal limit for drivers in Virginia, allow police to use roadside saliva tests dies Virginia Senate panel again rejects Youngkin-backed bill to treat overdose deaths as homicides Virginia launches pandemic recovery program for students Coats for Families campaign collects more than 9K coats Virginia lawmakers ban foreign adversaries from buying farmland Community Connection: Dreamers Sneakers Gala In The Kitchen: Sweet Treats For Your Sweetheart Interior Decorating Sunshine State Vacation Planning Chesapeake police met with barricaded door at murder victim’s apartment Reck on the Road: West African Drums Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck hosting town hall Feb. 28 Man arrested as teen sentenced for 2020 murder in Portsmouth US military missed Lake Huron object with first missile strike US warns it will defend Philippines after China laser report Pence to fight subpoena from special counsel Study: How much will a dozen roses cost you? Forgot about Valentine’s Day? Here are some last-minute gift ideas MSU shooting: Police ID suspect and three victims who were killed Maggie Murdaugh’s sister testifies in murder trial ECSU partnering with Delta to train future pilots Male enhancement pill recalled for containing undisclosed prescription drugs Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates sells for $25,000 — and there’s no chocolate inside Democrat who nearly unseated Boebert launches 2024 bid against her Ohio train derailment: Health concerns mount as locals complain of dead fish, headaches NC newborns now screened for two additional disorders Blog: Nice Valentine’s forecast. A warm breeze follows. January inflation comes in higher than expected Idris Elba rules himself out as James Bond: ‘I’m not going to be that guy’ Virginia ranks among ‘most educated’ states, study says ‘Really terrifying’: Woman injured on Florida State Fair ride Newport News-Williamsburg Airport executive director fired 3 killed, 5 injured in MSU shooting; suspect dead Gov. Cooper announces $7.7 million to bolster mental health programs in NC colleges, universities New NC bill challenges pistol purchase permit law MSU professor: ‘We have to do something about the guns’ Age-appropriate tech that’s safe for your kids One injured after apartment fire on W 28th St in Norfolk Rumors, misinformation swirl about balloons, other devices Love blossoms between Ukrainian, Russian ‘enemies’ Spy balloon and unidentified objects put China threat center stage   Black Americans hope new awareness of ‘the talk’ can spur police reform The 5 weirdest things measured by the CPI Exclusive: Mike Pompeo — Biden has caused ‘global shame’ with spy balloon response How a Bush-era law requiring border ‘perfection’ stands at center of GOP impeachment case   Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library now available in Newport News Biden barely mentioned the deflated housing market. What’s next for renters, buyers and owners? The AI arms race is on. Are regulators ready? Breeze Airways adds 4 new destinations from Norfolk Bankston leads Norfolk State in blowout win over Delaware State