Daily news update for Sunday, Mar 15, 2020

Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Sunday, March 15th, 2020 Top Stories The final Gaels: a team, a school and the end of an era at Holy Cross The girls basketball players at Holy Cross Regional Catholic School were just six days away from opening the season when they received star… Read more Northam signs bill allowing town of Altavista to offer discounted rates on water, sewer Altavista now is one of two towns for which state code has been amended to allow discounted water and sewer rates for certain customers, fo… State lawmakers call for study of vacant properties at CVTC before committing to paying off outstanding debt A push from two area lawmakers for a state budget amendment to secure money in the upcoming state budget to begin the process to pay off th… The News & Advance is dropping the paywall on coronavirus news stories Journalists work to keep readers informed. It's our mission and our passion. Lynchburg area EMS call on community to minimize non-essential use of 911 services The public is urged to minimize non-essential use of emergency medical services to protect first responders and the community, according to… Local News Centra limits entry points into hospitals to allow for coronavirus screenings Ac… Vacant judge's seat goes to former Lynchburg prosecutor Doucette Fo… Adventures in Parroting: A pint-sized panhandler? So… Newsadvance.com: Obituaries published Mar. 14, 2020 State & Region Virginia reports its first coronavirus-related death Virginia on Saturday reported the state's first death from COVID-19. VHSL puts spring sports on hold The Virginia High School League on Friday announced that the spring sports season for its member schools has been put on hold until March 30. DuPont plant in Virginia ramps up Tyvek production to help combat coronavirus outbreak While healthcare workers worldwide respond to the coronavirus outbreak, hundreds of employees at DuPont's Spruance manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County are working to ramp up production of a material that helps shield those front-line fighters from the virus. Richmond, Henrico schools to close for at least two weeks in response to coronavirus outbreak Richmond-area schools are closing in response to the spread of the coronavirus in Virginia. Sports Liberty coaches, athletes stunned and in disbelief following ASUN's cancellation of spring sports Ke… Liberty women's basketball team 'shocked and disappointed' season came to abrupt halt Th… These 7 MLB players have something to prove in 2020 Th… AP Exclusive: Inside NCAA's attempt to save March Madness The idea was to have the selection committee choose the top 16 teams in the country, regardless of conference, to participate. Photo/Video Photos: The latest images from the coronavirus response around the world Sc… These 7 MLB players have something to prove in 2020 Th… 23 of the best photos from the past week Th… Photos: Scenes from the sports world as cancellations continue Th… Opinion Knowledge of History Essential to Understand Our World 'T… Fight the Virus: No More Fist Bumps! Li… Letters to the Editor for Sunday, March 15, 2020 Wh… COVID-19: A Challenge But No Reason to Panic "K… Entertainment Disney sends 'Frozen 2' to streaming 3 months early for housebound families Disney announced Friday that "Frozen 2" will begin streaming on Disney Plus Sunday, three months earlier than expected. A look at entertainers and entities on hold over coronavirus Some of the few entertainment entities that remained open and fully functioning were shutting down like much of the rest of the world on Friday, a day after institutions from Broadway to Disneyland closed their doors, TV shows including "The Price Is Right" halted production, and movie release dates strategically scheduled years in advance were pushed back indefinitely. Broadway shuts its doors over ongoing coronavirus concerns NEW YORK (AP) — New York's governor ordered all Broadway theaters to shut their doors in the face of ongoing coronavirus concerns, plunging into darkness one of the city's most popular tourist attractions and causing turmoil in the run-up to the Tony Awards. Sweet Briar's Common Read finds common ground in a millennia-old epic Th… Trending Coronavirus update: Elections delayed, babysitters wanted, and more fallout you'll want to know today American parents braced for a week ahead with closed schools, leaving children at home. Catch up now on everything you need to know about the COVID-19 pandemic. Straight-talking Fauci explains outbreak to a worried nation Fauci's political bosses — from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump — have let him do the explaining because he's frank and understandable, translating complex medical information into everyday language while neither exaggerating nor downplaying. White House conducting temperature checks on anyone near Trump, Pence Trump has had multiple direct and indirect contacts with people who have tested positive for the pandemic virus. AP Exclusive: Inside NCAA's attempt to save March Madness The idea was to have the selection committee choose the top 16 teams in the country, regardless of conference, to participate. National Iran says worsening outbreak could strain health facilities TE… The Latest: Republic of Congo reports 1st coronavirus case Th… Israeli PM's corruption trial postponed due to coronavirus JE… France holds local elections despite virus lockdown PA… Try our other newsletters Subscribe to this list Subscribe to this list Subscribe to this list