Robyn Sidersky
The Virginian-Pilot
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
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‘A great journey’ cut short: Deshayla Harris, victim in Virginia Beach shooting, was 29 with big dreams
A childhood friend and a fellow reality show star who befriended her later recalled Harris' energy. Police say she was apparently an innocent bystander killed during a night of chaos Friday. → Read More
Why volunteer to give COVID vaccine shots? “It’s a joyous moment”
“The vaccine is so incredibly important and COVID has had such a profound impact on our community,” volunteer Katy Schuck said. “And the vaccination is the answer to returning to some semblance of normalcy." → Read More
Week 1 of the COVID-19 pandemic, looking back one year later
A year ago, it took less than a week for the pandemic to wreak havoc on the world. A lot happened after that week, but this timeline looks at the events between March 7 and 14, 2020. → Read More
Tell us about your pandemic experiences
The Virginian-Pilot is interested in hearing about your pandemic experiences, now that we’re one year in. Feel free to answer one question, or all of them. → Read More
First child under the age of 10 dies in Virginia from COVID-19 complications
The child lived in the Central Region, which includes Richmond. → Read More
Northam eases Virginia coronavirus restrictions as health metrics improve
As coronavirus numbers improve in Virginia, the governor loosened restrictions beginning March 1. → Read More
VCU researchers are studying the loss of taste and smell from COVID-19
After a month, 71.8% of those surveyed reported a return to “very good” or “good” smell and 84.2% reported a return to “very good” or “good” taste, according to a recent study. → Read More
EVMS students are helping administer coronavirus vaccines
More than 250 students have volunteered. They aren’t just putting shots into arms, but planning out logistics and other aspects of the vaccination clinics. → Read More
Snow blanketed the Eastern Shore, but it’s unlikely to fall in Hampton Roads
The Eastern Shore woke up to a blanket of snow, but much of the rest of Hampton Roads will just get freezing rain. → Read More
Norfolk man, 45, arrested in Virginia Beach homicide
Officers arrested Matthew Gene Hoaglund, 45, after a homicide that happened Wednesday in Virginia Beach. → Read More
Now you can get notified of possible COVID-19 exposures without an app
The Virginia Department of Health has launched “COVIDWISE Express” for people who have iPhones. → Read More
Allegiant Air offering $39 flights from Norfolk to Boston
The flights will begin May 28 and happen twice weekly. → Read More
Virginia Beach fire leaves 1 person injured, dog dead
The blaze was reported about 4 a.m. Monday. The cause is under investigation. → Read More
SUV stolen in Chesapeake with 3-month-old baby inside
Vanessa Varrios-Dasilva was inside a gray 2017 Hyundai Tuscon that was stolen just before 6:30 a.m. from the 3400 block of Western Branch Blvd. An Amber Alert has been issued. → Read More
CVS to begin COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Virginia next week
In the first rollout, 26,000 doses will be administered in Virginia. → Read More
Norfolk man, 62, charged after East Ocean View stabbing of 70-year-old
Melvin A. Eggleston is facing charges and is being held in Norfolk City Jail with no bond. → Read More
Virginia Beach to move into Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccinations Monday
Phase 1b includes front-line essential workers, anyone older than 65, and anyone between ages 16 and 64 with certain high-risk health conditions. → Read More
Man shot and killed late Wednesday in Chesapeake
Officers responded to the 1400 block of Leckford Drive in Greenbrier for a gunshot wound just after 11 p.m. → Read More
State Police investigating I-64 shooting
State police are investigating an overnight shooting on Interstate-64 in Newport News. Troopers were called just after 3 a.m. A single vehicle was involved. No one was injured, but no other details were released. Traffic in the eastbound lanes was diverted at the 247/Lee Hall exit in Newport News. Robyn Sidersky, 757-222-5117, robyn.sidersky@pilotonline.com → Read More
Gun-toting Chesapeake men who allegedly tried to stop vote count face more charges in Philadelphia
The pair initially had several weapons charges against them, but those have been amended to include charges for attempted interference with primaries and elections, conspiracy and hindering or delaying performance of a duty, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office. → Read More