WAVY.com Articles: August 19, 2020

Obama warns ‘our democracy’ is at stake; gives scathing assessment of Trump’s presidency Movie Tavern in Williamsburg to reopen Aug. 28 Virginia Beach house fire sends one person to hospital, displaces five others ‘This truck has saved lives’: Gates County searching for mechanic to repair storm vehicle The Z Unplugged: Part Three Hampton City Schools shares updates on school reopening plan at school board meeting Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman suspended after using gay slur on air Lawmakers looking at bills to help schools navigate COVID-19, budget woes could prevent passing Man once accused of rape says he has always been innocent Overdose death leads to federal investigation in southwest Virginia FBI tweet about ‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion’ draws sharp criticism Falls Church, Virginia approves gun ban on government property Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new COVID-19 clue Southwest Airlines set to trim flight schedule ‘Everything changed’: Newport News family seeks justice months after deadly shooting Florida’s primary results show new Trump-mentum in battleground state, but will it last until November? Trump: US demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran Hotel industry continues to improve throughout Hampton Roads with ‘highest weekly occupancy rate’ Harris introduced as vice presidential nominee NC Governor Cooper announces more than $12 million to expand internet access Kamala Harris will make history on DNC’s third night when she accepts official VP nomination Fort Monroe to virtually commemorate 401st African Landing VDOT sends out Bowers Hill Interchange Improvements Study update Trump administration proud of Israel-UAE peace deal Portsmouth teacher selected to receive grant to mentor students conducting science research Hampton adds new ordinance to allow in-person absentee voting at satellite office Norfolk Animal Care Center conducting virtual adoption appointments; offering specials during Clear the Shelters Alex Smith inches closer to comeback 21 months since breaking leg GOP response to night two of the Democratic National Convention Post tornado: Downtown Suffolk cleans up and prepares to rebuild Do you have a specialty for scaring? Hunt Club Farms looking for actors Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s office will no longer prosecute animal misdemeanor cases UNC-CH suspends athletics for 24 hours due to increase in COVID-19 cases Police: Florida woman left own child home alone, tried to kidnap neighbor’s child Newport News Police charge man with indecent liberties Democrats call for postmaster to undo changes at USPS Mayors pitch police reform, other racial justice polices during DNC Grand jury indicts Megan Boswell on felony murder, other charges in Evelyn Boswell’s death Red Cross: Black blood matters for some with sickle cell anemia Bells will ring in support of inmates at St. Brides and other prisons VB military family gets help with rat infestation — and a complete home makeover British police officer trapped in own handcuffs is rescued by firefighters UPDATE: Roanoke Police confirm one man has died after shooting at McDonald’s on Williamson Road Cities with the biggest turnaround in home prices over the past two decades Gag order request denied in case tied to Vanessa Guillen’s murder Goodyear addresses ‘misconceptions’ after Trump’s tweet on alleged ‘MAGA’ hat ban DNC Debrief: The stakes are high for Kamala Harris Washington woman arrested in Hawaii for quarantine violation President Trump wants to charge people crossing border to help pay for wall Target sales surge during pandemic Mississippi pastor charged with sexually molesting children Walmart offers a sneak peek at holiday exclusives Press conference to be held Wednesday regarding charges in Evelyn Boswell case in Tennessee Fall semester start dates, reopening info for local colleges, universities Dollars and Sense: Refinancing Your Home Academics and Athletes Up Close With ‘Live Rescue’ Host Matt Iseman Mathews School Board votes to change name of Lee-Jackson Elementary School Improved NC absentee ballot request form released; online portal coming No injuries after fire at home on Withers Street in Suffolk Experts answer your back-to-school questions on ‘Coronavirus House Calls’ With no second federal COVID-19 relief check near, Oregon to distribute one-time $500 payments NC COVID-19 August 19 update: 1,153 new cases, 35 additional deaths; Gov. Cooper holds Wednesday briefing Tracking the Tropics: 2 disturbances given high chance of development as new wave emerges in Atlantic ‘Calamari comeback’: Rhode Island wins DNC roll call with tasty appetizer Millennial Money: 4 expert tips to get hired from home 100 poll workers needed in Virginia Beach for Election Day Virginia Beach waste management employees protesting over hazard pay, trash collection suspended for Wednesday Kushner says UAE-Israel deal a ‘historic win,’ Palestinian leadership at ‘all time low’ Countdown to Indy: Race day preview with driver Ed Carpenter ‘Don’t buy GOODYEAR TIRES,’ Pres. Trump tweets after company bans employees from wearing ‘MAGA’ attire Pharmacists can give childhood shots, U.S. officials say Michelle Obama’s ‘VOTE’ necklace takes the internet by storm Newsfeed Now: “Tiger King” zoo shuts down; DNC Day 2 wrap NC’s virtual learning platform experiences second ‘statewide failure’ during first week of school Virginia August 19 COVID-19 update: 737 new cases statewide as downward trend continues; Hampton Roads had 9 of 14 reported deaths 4 teens, including juvenile, arrested in connection with Raleigh girl’s murder outside Bojangles’ Massive fire rages at plastics factory near Dallas Woman found unharmed after being reported missing from Portsmouth senior center Blog: Rain Moves Back & Active in the Tropics VB woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after 100 dead animals found in freezer in 2019 Who can vote by mail? 77% of voters eligible this fall “You’re not shooting anyone in this store today,” witness says as he confronts shooting suspect Man convicted of killing Michael Jordan’s dad granted parole, to be released in 2023 Thousands crowd together for Wuhan pool party Virginia diner adds UV lighting to counter coronavirus: ‘All restaurants should be doing this’ Tracking the Tropics, Week 12: What’s happening in the Atlantic & a look back at Hurricanes Dennis & Floyd At least 9 people were hurt in Lancaster County tornado during Isaias Chesapeake council approves in-person satellite voting locations at city libraries Auburn fraternity and sorority dorm floor under COVID-19 quarantine Man tried to break into Kitty Hawk Walgreens through drive-thru window, police say ‘Intimidating crowds,’ neglect and reduced oversight hurting VB Oceanfront, business owners say; City Council says they’ll act Harlem Globetrotter gets apology after white news anchors threw banana at him on-air Animal park once owned by ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic closes after owner’s license suspended Group calls on Portsmouth police chief to resign after local leaders charged; city manager says chief had conflict of interest Childcare survey created to help solve needs in Hampton Roads Caught on camera: Man wanted after allegedly shooting at a vehicle, no one injured Richmond councilwoman calls for probe into contract to remove Confederate statues Newport News Schools looking to possibly rename certain campuses to be more diverse, inclusive