Posted: Apr 8, 2021 / 07:52 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 9, 2021 / 07:35 AM EDTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The goal at the vaccination center run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency at Military Circle Mall is to administer 3,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots a day.But recently when the FEMA goal was coming up short, FEMA relaxed the policy requiring pre-registration.  The new policy is that if there are vaccine doses available when you show up, you will get vaccinated — no pre-registration needed.Tim Smith is site manager for FEMA’S vaccination center. Meeting the 3,000-shot goal...…Posted: Apr 8, 2021 / 07:52 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 9, 2021 / 07:35 AM EDTNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The goal at the vaccination center run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency at Military Circle Mall is to administer 3,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots a day.But recently when the FEMA goal was coming up short, FEMA relaxed the policy requiring pre-registration.  The new policy is that if there are vaccine doses available when you show up, you will get vaccinated — no pre-registration needed.Tim Smith is site manager for FEMA’S vaccination center. Meeting the 3,000-shot goal...WW…

Posted: Mar 24, 2021 / 10:19 AM EDTUpdated: Jun 9, 2021 / 02:12 PM EDTVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Nearly two years after a city employee committed mass murder in city building, investigators have closed their investigation without answering the question: why did it all happen?In a nearly 50-page report released Wednesday, the Virginia Beach Police Department concluded that “despite exhaustive investigative work and in spite of unsubstantiated rumors and accusations, it appears we may never why [the shooter] committed this heinous act.”It was on May 31, 2019 that public utilities engineer...…Posted: Mar 24, 2021 / 10:19 AM EDTUpdated: Jun 9, 2021 / 02:12 PM EDTVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Nearly two years after a city employee committed mass murder in city building, investigators have closed their investigation without answering the question: why did it all happen?In a nearly 50-page report released Wednesday, the Virginia Beach Police Department concluded that “despite exhaustive investigative work and in spite of unsubstantiated rumors and accusations, it appears we may never why [the shooter] committed this heinous act.”It was on May 31, 2019 that public utilities engineer...WW…

Posted: Mar 17, 2021 / 06:54 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 17, 2021 / 06:54 PM EDTVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Since 2018, Virginia Beach has shared a health director with Norfolk, meaning two of Hampton Roads’ largest cities share a state health leader.Then, in spring 2020, COVID-19 attacked Virginia, forcing health districts to adapt to unprecedented challenges.Now, Virginia Beach thinks it is time to get its own public health director.The topic came up at the City Council retreat this week. Council discussed how Public Health Director Dr. Demetria Lindsay is...…Posted: Mar 17, 2021 / 06:54 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 17, 2021 / 06:54 PM EDTVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Since 2018, Virginia Beach has shared a health director with Norfolk, meaning two of Hampton Roads’ largest cities share a state health leader.Then, in spring 2020, COVID-19 attacked Virginia, forcing health districts to adapt to unprecedented challenges.Now, Virginia Beach thinks it is time to get its own public health director.The topic came up at the City Council retreat this week. Council discussed how Public Health Director Dr. Demetria Lindsay is...WW…

Posted: Nov 16, 2020 / 08:10 AM ESTUpdated: Nov 24, 2020 / 03:36 PM ESTPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police Chief Angela Greene has been fired from her position more than two months after being placed on administrative leave.Monday morning, and she said she was aware of the possibility of the firing but said she was hopeful she would be retained. However, WAVY learned shortly after that she was terminated, and the city had already taken away access to her computer and city vehicle.The meeting was with Acting City Manager LaVoris Pace and lasted minutes.“I was terminated and I am one...…Posted: Nov 16, 2020 / 08:10 AM ESTUpdated: Nov 24, 2020 / 03:36 PM ESTPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police Chief Angela Greene has been fired from her position more than two months after being placed on administrative leave.Monday morning, and she said she was aware of the possibility of the firing but said she was hopeful she would be retained. However, WAVY learned shortly after that she was terminated, and the city had already taken away access to her computer and city vehicle.The meeting was with Acting City Manager LaVoris Pace and lasted minutes.“I was terminated and I am one...WW…