WAVY.com Articles: March 29, 2023

Fire damages Chesapeake hotel Former ODU guard Williamson is part of FAU’s march to Final Four House holds moment of silence to honor victims of Mississippi tornadoes Cuomo on Nashville shooting: ‘You don’t hunt with an assault weapon, you don’t need it for self-defense’ Mayor: State of Chesapeake will not just be good, it will be great York County School Division hosts DoDEA regional meeting following STEM program success Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski collision trial spawns memes, intrigue Idaho bill would ban ‘abortion trafficking’ if passed House Democrats vent frustration after Biden reversal on COVID-19 emergency measure WATCH: Lawmakers get into heated argument over gun control outside House floor ‘You don’t want to fall for this’: BBB warns of smart TV scam Motorcycle pursuit ends in crash on Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach A culture war entangled in a school shooting tragedy Starbucks shareholders back independent review of company’s labor practices Senator blocks nearly 200 military promotions over abortion policy VB jury finds man guilty of first-degree murder in seven-year old case 7 California officers, nurse charged in 2020 in-custody death of suspected DUI driver Twitter removes tweets about ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’ Hawley, Paul clash on floor over TikTok ban  Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency iPad helps Pennsylvania police find girl allegedly lured into car; man arrested ‘Not trying to ban booty videos’: Paul blocks Hawley’s TikTok bill as Rubio weighs in Progressive stars square off in California Senate primary April checks coming early for Supplemental Security Income recipients, here’s why VIDEO: Sportswrap Digital Chat Republican leaders inject energy policy into debt ceiling fight CVS chief slams ‘unacceptable’ backslide in maternal health amid abortion battle Rand Paul plans to block Josh Hawley bill to ban TikTok Pharrell’s non-profit organization to host events ahead of SITW festival Popeyes adds new dessert item, brings back fan-favorite item Florida man hides from deputies in insulation pile: authorities Local PETA employee brings home cat he rescued from rubble in Turkey GOP senators introduce bill designating Mexican drug cartels as terror organizations Jeremy Renner reveals details in snow plow accident, says he’d ‘do it again’ Hampton man sentenced to 15 years for defrauding elderly victims, tax evasion Remarkable Women: Diane Haupt creates cycling nonprofit for seniors, people with disabilities Biden declines to veto GOP-led measure to end COVID-19 emergency Couple says city is forcing them to pay red light violation that isn’t theirs Debt limit barely discussed in Powell meeting with House GOP members  Fire erupts after vehicle crashes into Hampton home OBX National Park Service seeks to rent housing near Nags Head Nashville school shooting: Everything we know about victims, suspect and timeline so far Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging enabling smaller batteries Hitman in New Jersey murder-for-hire gets 16-year sentence En Punto: Las noticias más importantes de la semana del 26 de marzo Texas Democrat says he’ll support GOP energy package Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection Medical Examiner: Death of USS Montana sailor ruled as suicide ‘I just think you’re wrong’: Democrats, Schultz tangle in Starbucks union-busting hearing GOP rep tells defense chief ‘you will lose’ fight over abortion policy Former Columbine High School principal offers support to Nashville after school shooting Flying turkey crashes through window of Los Gordos Bistro food truck on US 421 near Winston-Salem Make Your Teeth Sparkle Community Connection: Hearts 4 Progress Spring Home Improvement WAVY Archive: 1993 Virginia Beach Dome Last Concert Texas Republican threatens to vote ‘no’ on debt ceiling if GOP brings up ‘unchristian anti-immigrant bills’ How can the US force TikTok to sell? Man dies after jumping from stolen CHP cruiser during pursuit House Democrat responds to GOP lawmaker’s comments on school shooting: ‘It is our job to fix it’ House lawmakers roast regulators over failed banks How to watch LIV Golf’s tour stop at Orange County National in Orlando Jersey Mike’s says it will donate 100% of Wednesday’s sales to charity Why are flags at half-staff Wednesday? Newport News police seek assistance in Hampton Dr. homicide case 9 displaced after apartment fire on Hampton Boulevard How could the US ban TikTok? Senate votes to repeal Iraq War authorizations No joke: Regular parking prices return April 1 at VB Oceanfront Commonwealth’s Attorney: Norfolk officers will not face charges in Vincent Ave. shooting North Carolina House joins Senate to override governor’s veto, eliminating some background checks on pistol purchases Mayor Rick West delivers Chesapeake State of the City address Driver shows ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card to deputy at traffic stop: ‘Points for the effort and humor’ 19-year-old hospitalized after bullying incident in Georgia Nauticus launches Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament Hampton Roads Transit to host career fair Apr. 5 Mike Rhoades to leave VCU Rams for Penn State; ESPN sources Hampton Roads Workforce Council hosts regional job fair Everything you need to know about Apple’s iOS 16.4 WATCH: Florida police officers wrangle 9-foot alligator in street Bayside High student sentenced after bringing loaded, stolen gun to school Virginia Beach police search for suspect in burglary McDonald’s debuts two new desserts — but most Americans will never taste one of them Fee increases, police force changes and lots of flood fighting funding proposed in Norfolk’s FY24 budget Virginia man sentenced for conspiring to steal walnut trees from federally protected land Davie County man wins $2 million off $20 scratch-off after winning $1 million almost 2 years ago Here’s why you have noticed higher prices at gas pumps in North Carolina North Carolina Senate overrides Cooper’s veto of pistol permit bill, leaving final decision to House Duplin Grows event teaches second graders about the agriculture industry ECU Pro Day gives Ahlers, others chance to show talents before NFL scouts Golfers arrive for Augusta National Women’s Amateur Montgomery County residents divided on rent stabilization proposal Remembrances, calls for reform at Irvo Otieno’s funeral Pepsi unveils new logo after 14 years Grow Local Week showcases local businesses, careers to Pitt County students Melissa Joan Hart helped Nashville kids flee to safety amid school shooting NN assistant principal pleads guilty to child sex crimes Kaine, colleagues introduce bill to remove student loan tax American IQs rose 30 points in the last century. Now, they may be falling. FDA approves Narcan as first over-the-counter opioid overdose-reversal drug CDC warns of drug-resistant, deadly fungus: How is it spread? Blog: Fresher air today. Warming again by Friday. 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur | Wednesday updates Local organization hosting gun violence town tall in Newport News Rare female lizards are ‘stress eating’ during flyovers at Colorado Army base: study Basic training without the yelling: Army recruits get a second chance Bagby wins Democratic primary for blue-leaning Senate seat Slice of Paw-adise: Yard rental service for dogs growing in Hampton Roads WATCH: 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins, Hawaii authorities say 5/31 Memorial committee votes to recommend architect to City Council Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire Iran pulls US attention back to the Middle East Christie ups profile with acerbic attacks on Trump GOP’s Trump critics fear party isn’t ready to move on McCarthy tries to drag Biden to negotiating table on debt limit Who was uphill? Gwyneth Paltrow trial spotlights skier code ‘She doesn’t deserve this’: Family searching for answers after domestic-related shooting in Suffolk