WAVY.com Articles: February 16, 2023

SNAP benefit reductions could cause rippling effect in Hampton Roads ODU women hold on to defeat Appalachian State 71-65 Motorcyclist dies at scene of crash in Pungo Alligator living with mouth taped shut since December has been captured Fee for faster pedestrian crossings being considered at California port of entry Surf City hopes to improve gun safety with free locks ECU: Safety remains top priority for students, staff Press conference discusses class action lawsuit in Camp Lejeune toxic water cases Mexico expands migrant child shelters Lawmakers look to make short-term job training programs eligible for Pell Grants China and Mexico to blame for fentanyl trafficking across U.S. borders, lawmakers say Man convicted for double shooting in Portsmouth DirecTV tells GOP senators it dropped Newsmax as part of ‘typical business dispute’ Democrats want to gut Governor Youngkin’s lab school program as it gets off the ground Suspect in Half Moon Bay shooting that killed 7 pleads not guilty Pentagon to allow up to 3 weeks of leave to service members for abortion travel McCarthy tells Mayorkas to ‘stop lying’ about border How to keep your kids teeth healthy during National Children’s Dental Health Month and beyond Amid Richneck shooting investigation, new survey examines student behavior nationwide Police: Student found with gun at Little Creek Elementary School GOP pins fentanyl crisis on White House Effort to loosen restrictions on ‘magic mushrooms’ in Virginia fails Virginia father charged with son’s murder 38 years after infant’s death House minority leader to visit South Texas border Police investigate shooting on University Place in Virginia Beach Green Light for Rapid Research: Area scientists will benefit from coming high speed internet loop Did the Land Rover Defender use to be made of old aircraft parts? Witnesses testify in hearing related to deadly VB bar fight Teen arrested after stolen motorcycle police chase ends in crash on I-264 in Norfolk After School Satan Club holds first meeting at Chesapeake primary school Suffolk to participate in 2023 Great American Cleanup Lawmakers debate future of SNAP benefits Chesapeake sheriff’s office warns of jury duty scammers ECPPS hosting job fair March 18 Democrats throw support behind Fetterman following depression revelation: ‘A sign of strength’ Locals support Dare County’s Exceptional Children programs Woman accused of stabbing man as ‘revenge’ for US drone strike is ordered to stop booking singing gigs Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia – what is it? Man fatally shot on Dunedin Rd. in Portsmouth Marty Walsh to officially take over as NHLPA director in March VIDEO: Community Chat with Andrew’s Brothers Senator Fetterman checked into Walter Reed Medical Center for clinical depression Fight between two groups led to El Paso mall shooting, police say Disney themed children’s toys recalled over choking hazard Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family reveals Biden won’t apologize for shooting down spy balloon; to speak with Xi Don Lemon says he ‘regrets’ his ‘inartful’ comments about women, age  Supreme Court removes Title 42 oral argument from calendar Tim McCarver, major league catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81 Biden: Objects shot down ‘most likely’ tied to private companies or research Fetterman hospitalized for treatment of clinical depression Team Hendrick sweeps front row at Daytona 62 percent in new survey trust police to do what is right all or most of the time Interactive map: Tracking cartel arrests across the country Tesla recalling 362,000 vehicles due to crash risk caused by self-driving software Walmart closing some ‘underperforming’ locations Tesla fires over 30 workers after union effort: group McConnell: Flying objects briefings had no ‘useful information’ Norfolk Naval Shipyard breaks ground on $300M renovation of Dry Dock 8 Biden: No evidence of a sudden increase in flying objects Pet Pal: Envey Best Reviews: Skin Care Essentials Seasonal Foundation Issues IAHR: Jerimiah Brown End-Of-Life Pet Care Community Connection: Get Out Prevails Foundation DEA: Drug cartels using Snapchat, other social media to target children Gallego leads Sinema, Republican candidates in potential Arizona Senate matchups: poll Virginia’s Crews excited for start of Bassmaster Elite Series season Bodycam video: MSU shooter arrested in 2019 with concealed gun Judge orders mental health evaluation for off-duty James City County officer accused of shooting fellow officer A look ahead at this weekend’s events | Feb. 17–20 Father charged in baby son’s 1984 murder in Prince William County Lawmakers grill IRS nominee Werfel ahead of expected $80 billion agency overhaul WATCH LIVE | Snow and rain near term and next week — Watching Winter Live Paramount+ to raise subscription prices As norovirus numbers continue to rise, be prepared with these items Jury hears roadside shooting testimony in Murdaugh murder trial Trump tops DeSantis by 6 points among Republicans in new survey Virginia creek will receive full complement of trout stockings Sherrod Brown calls on Ohio governor to declare disaster over East Palestine derailment Georgia grand jury in Trump interference probe found no fraud in 2020 election Giant president heads in Williamsburg area can only be viewed a few times each year Children’s pajamas recalled over burn risk Man reunites with crashed speedboat exposed by Lake Mead after 46 years Push to ban Virginia lawmakers from using campaign cash on personal expenses fails again Judge’s ruling on special prosecutor in solicitation case criticizes Chesterfield’s top cop and prosecutor Civil Rights activist Barbara Johns honored with new portrait in Attorney General’s Office From ‘Mr. Tickles’ to ‘The Wendy’s Guy,’ Daytona 500 Media Day isn’t all serious Cadbury searching for rescue pet to star in 2023 Easter ad At 103-years-old, Sister Jean publishes memoir of faith and basketball Ryan Seacrest announces departure from ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’; new co-host already confirmed Biden arrives at Walter Reed for physical exam How La Niña ending will impact spring weather in your state FEC presses Santos to identify campaign treasurer Norfolk car dealership removed from Navy’s “off-limits” list WATCH: Woman fights off attacker in Florida gym Blog: Record heat today before a quick cold snap. Former Hampton mayor Jimmy Eason dies at age 80 Ford halts production, shipments of electric F-150 after battery fire Lawmakers spar over lumping nation’s opioid crisis with illegal immigration NASA launches sounding rockets from Wallops after several delays NASCAR’s 2021 Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson aims to add Daytona 500 champ to his title Could Austin Dillon claim his 2nd Daytona 500 victory? Where his focus lies in the days before the race NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is all in on 23XI Racing: ‘I’m putting the stamp on it. This is our year.’ Report shows surge in out-of-pocket and premium health insurance costs Travis Pastrana to attempt Daytona 500  1 adult, 3 children displaced after apartment fire on Goff St in Norfolk Gloucester woman recognized for helping to clean neighborhood, encourages others to participate Red states join push to legalize magic mushrooms for therapy McCarthy experiences rollercoaster of highs and lows in first weeks as Speaker What’s a legal slap? Slap fight league regulators try to make matches safer ICE unable to stamp out abuse allegations at detention centers Driver charged with DWI after pursuit from Newport News to Norfolk Police: Man dies in Hampton motorcycle crash Audit shows VB Sports Center operating at loss, but facility providing tourism boost Menchville girls eye back-to-back state crowns Dr. George Parker’s final letter to NNPS