WAVY.com Articles: August 13, 2020
August 13
Dominion Energy’s $1M EnergyShare Expansion provides bill assistance options for small businesses and residents
Congress members from Virginia urge USDA to ensure children can access meals amid COVID-19
Man sought to have his child porn victim killed, prosecutors say
Mother to appear in court Thursday for child endangerment charges following 2019 death of 3-year-old girl in Wythe County
VIDEO: Louisiana woman says ‘God was definitely with us’ during lightning strike
ODU poll says President Trump is less popular in Hampton Roads than he was 4 years ago
Norfolk International Airport reports significant decrease in passenger traffic in July 2020
Texas couple charged after infant son found dead in bucket of tar
Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Storm Josephine forms, earliest ‘J’ storm on record in Atlantic
Man loses left eye after being tased by Arkansas police
Washington man stuck in woods for 3 days saved by his dog
Arkansas man accused of placing dead animals on former neighbor’s grave
Second stimulus checks: Why another $1,200 payment could be off the table
Free coronavirus tests an instant hit with border commuters
Southwest removes family from flight after 3-year-old with autism refuses mask
FBI ‘extremely concerned’ for missing mother of toddler found wandering alone in Florida
Eric Trump says Harris as Biden’s VP doesn’t worry Trump campaign
Fact check: Kamala Harris is eligible to serve as VP, president
Dr. Anthony Fauci breaks down what North Carolinians need to know about schools, vaccine progress
Rep. Bobby Scott, Virginia Organizing host roundtable on COVID-19 relief
Norfolk State delays in-person return to campus, will test every student for COVID-19
State Police charge tractor-trailer driver involved in fatal James City County crash
Domestic situation leads to police activity on Craftsman Drive
Funeral scheduled for Cannon Hinnant, 5, who was fatally shot in Wilson
An Achievable Dream Academy begins design phase for new school addition
Virginia Lottery generates over $595 million for K-12 education from 3rd highest sales year
Back to school: Dept. of Defense outlines plan for military schools to reopen
Neighbors want Norfolk to keep right-of-way trees off their homes
Elizabeth City man arrested on possession and firearm charges
Newport News School Board member thanks frontline workers, shares COVID-19 message
Woman gets a haircut, a COVID-19 exposure and another surprise: Businesses don’t have to reveal cases to VDH
Second Lady Karen Pence visits Virginia Beach to Support Scott Taylor campaign
CAN Festival 2020
Norfolk man recovers from hit-and-run; police still searching for suspect
Access College Foundation pleads for help following pandemic problems
VPRJ inmate, staff member test positive for COVID-19
Ikea Norfolk donates $30,000 worth of products to local organizations
Reopening schools for special ed students complicated decision
College athletes looking to go pro shouldn’t worry about canceled seasons, professor says
Pres. Trump admits he’s blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes
Woman airlifted to hospital after being hit by car in Isle of Wight
Luria Cosponsors Legislation Provide Economic Relief to the Food Services Industry
Senate passes bill to combat veteran suicide epidemic
Human remains possibly dating back to 1700s or 1800s found in Urbanna backyard
Lawmakers hoping for more funds from Congress to ensure safe and fair November elections
Man pleads guilty to online sextortion scheme following 8-year VBPD, Homeland Security investigation
NBC News special series ‘Coronavirus and the Classroom’ heads to primetime tonight
Dems decry Trump’s statements on housing as racist
Clear the Shelters: Actor Dennis Quaid adopts cat named Dennis Quaid
Hand sanitizer recall: US brands join FDA list of ‘toxic’ sanitizers
Nauticus providing free education program to nearly 3,000 NPS students
UVa presses on with preseason camp
Norfolk Festevents announces virtual content series including ‘behind-the-scenes’ on YouTube
Utility work to close part of Indian River Road Saturday
Norfolk man fatally shot on Eastern Shore of Maryland, suspect arrested
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Man charged with felony abuse of 19-month-old child in Williamsburg, police say
Wanted man threatened to report undocumented immigrant to ICE in extortion case, James City County police say
Pet Pal: Layla
The ‘Art of Healthy Aging’ Summer Series
Fall Sports Pods and Classes
Dominion Energy customers in North Carolina to see decrease in monthly bill
New hours at select Norfolk Public Library locations
Norfolk to provide free COVID-19 testing Saturday
NC August 13 COVID-19 update: 1,763 new cases, 38 new deaths reported statewide; Gov. Cooper holds 2 p.m. briefing
COVID-19 testing is free, except when it’s not
Chinese officials say chicken wings from Brazil tested positive for coronavirus
Report: American Airlines set to drop flights to as many as 30 smaller cities
Virginia August 13 COVID-19 update: 1,101 new cases, 11 new deaths statewide; Norfolk’s percent of positive tests drops below 10%
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: Taking out the trash
Newsfeed Now: A Texas teacher goes viral; 9-year-old boy wants a family to call his own
“I hope one of y’all pick me,” 9-year-old boy desperately wants a place to call home
‘I had no clue it would impact so many’: Texas teacher’s back to school Facebook post goes viral
AMC Theatres reopening two Hampton Roads locations on Thursday
NC Executive Order extends school immunization, health assessment deadlines in response to COVID-19 access disruptions
NC high school football postponed until February, other sports delayed
Historic Orpheum theater in Memphis builds mini-golf course on stage in hopes of bringing customers back
US jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high
See wildlife like never before on the Greensboro Science Center’s Skywild adventure course
Blog: Localized Flooding Possible Over The Next Few Days
North Carolina mayor dies from complications due to COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Forest drops lawsuit against Gov. Cooper over COVID-19 safety orders, AG Stein says
WATCH: Police officer saves man in wheelchair from oncoming train
Is it safe to ride public transit during the pandemic?
Postponed by pandemic: Only 27% of Americans have taken a vacation during COVID-19
Police identify man who died after his own gun discharged in struggle with troopers in VB
Fighting COVID fatigue
Chesapeake Planning Commission changes course, approves plan for gambling and entertainment complex at former Greenbrier Sears
Thousands sign petition to remove ‘White Pride’ billboard along Arkansas highway