WAVY.com Articles: August 26, 2020

FEMA announces grant for lost wages in Virginia VBPD: 2 people shot on Atlantic Avenue Wednesday night Sheriff: First responder dies trying to rescue swimmers in Florida Hurricane Laura one of strongest storms to ever strike Louisiana DOJ announces federal civil rights investigation into shooting of Jacob Blake Portsmouth nonprofit Mercy Chefs deploying to Louisiana for Hurricane Laura relief 28-year-old charged with attempted murder after woman found stabbed in Accomack County Newport News man arrested and charged with rape and the aggravated sexual battery of a minor More than $4.1 million will go toward Virginia health centers Norfolk woman dies in hit-and-run on Mellen Street Bridge in Hampton DOJ indicts Hampton defense contractor and employees on fraud charges Mother concerned about daughter’s COVID-19 treatment at VCU VB adult softball league starts Friday amid pandemic Police need help identifying person possibly involved in Hampton business robbery ‘Women for Biden’ leadership council lanches in Virginia to activate voters St. Paul’s residents highlight need for eviction relief outside Norfolk city hall Republican Convention takeaways: Sharing stage with crises Domestic barricade situation in Newport News resolves peacefully Trump Administration now requires nursing homes to test staff, residents for COVID-19 TCC Women’s Center STEM Promise Scholarship Program receives $60,000 donation Suffolk Humane Society helping pets find forever homes amid pandemic Design released for memorial honoring those enslaved at William & Mary Coastal Texas residents fearful for loved ones as Laura approaches with ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ Body of missing Fort Hood soldier who filed sex abuse claim has been found, family attorney says Virginia Senate approves proposal to allow reduced penalty for assaulting police ‘Hunting’ Hurricane Laura as the Category 4 storm prepares to slam into Louisiana, Texas Old Dominion University awarded $775K research grant for offshore wind solution Democratic lawmakers say RNC filled with ethics violations Pregnant during the pandemic: Optima Health to hold ‘baby shower’ to answer questions Nevada man accused of using COVID-19 funds to buy $400K home 89 Baylor students test positive for COVID-19 since beginning of fall semester Long border waits seemingly vanish overnight at California crossing Local Boys & Girls Clubs to host after-school programs, provide internet access for students Boycott: NBA playoff games called off amid player protest UPDATE: Department of Justice wants information on Gov. Whitmer’s response to COVID-19 in public nursing homes Lucky Charms to sell pouches of just marshmallows Alabama assisted living worker caught on video mocking dead woman, poking her eye Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s son charged with stabbing 60-year-old neighbor after trash can dispute 9-year-old walks street where he was hit by car after being told he would never walk again World War II Veterans Day proclaimed in Wythe County Bear burned in Colorado wildfires released back into wild After 44 years in prison, Ronnie Long is set to go home Border leaders hope to draw tech companies with new Center for Artificial Intelligence Driver was watching movie when Tesla plowed into Nash County deputy’s vehicle, troopers say Happy International Dog Day! Poll shows Biden leading Trump by 1 in Texas, within the margin of error ACLU files appeal demanding DHS information on We Build The Wall, contractor Gavin Grimm case: Gloucester schools’ transgender policy is unconstitutional, appeals court rules Nauticus to host ‘Voyage to the Deep: Underwater Adventures’ experience Laura continues to weaken, 6 deaths reported Virginia Beach woman dies in crash on Northern Neck NSU football now preps for Spring season Perquimans County fatal crash on Ocean Highway in North Carolina NC Aug. 26 COVID-19 update: 1,244 new cases, 36 new deaths; Gov. Cooper holds Wednesday briefing 19th Amendment Changes History; Presents Obstacles for Those Determined to Vote Remembering Local Suffragists Virginia Tech vs. NC State pushed back 2 weeks after 27 cases reported in State athletic department League of Women Voters Still on a Mission to Bring Informed Citizens to Polls Proposals to allow for COVID-19 vaccine exceptions dies in Va. General Assembly committee To tears and cheers, the Portsmouth Confederate monument is dismantled Chesapeake man killed, passenger seriously hurt, in Giles County crash Newsfeed Now: Laura becomes Category 3 hurricane; Gulf Coast prepares Virginia August 26 COVID-19 update: 823 new cases, 21 new deaths statewide; 10 new deaths reported in Hampton Roads AP FACT CHECK: GOP taps distortions to heap praise on Trump Students participate in ‘No Mask Monday’ in Utah school district Liberty alumni organization hails change of power following Falwell’s exit ‘It’s all for the best’: Virginia State University’s decision to go fully virtual applauded Blog: Hurricane Laura Forecast to Hit the Gulf Coast as a Major Hurricane. 17-year-old arrested after 2 people shot to death in Kenosha, Wisconsin Some Texans choosing to stay in homes, ride out hurricane Norfolk State, ODU say they’re moving ahead with reopening plans in joint statement Police: 19-year-old woman shot Tuesday night during large party on Melville Road in Hampton 17-year-old arrested after two killed at protests over police shooting of Jacob Blake Hurricane Laura reaches ‘extremely dangerous’ Cat 4 strength, NHC warns of ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge William & Mary cheerleader survives 3 month battle with COVID-19 Here are some of the ways general registrars are preparing for the 2020 election In-person learning could be in the near future for VB students