WAVY.com Articles: August 27, 2020

Mass testing for COVID-19 underway in Sturgis after motorcycle rally Fact-checking the Republican National Convention’s final night Home on Clements Mill Trace in York County damaged by fire Local gathering, speeches held in Newport News on anniversary of MLK’s ‘I have a dream’ speech Section of road in Perquimans County to close for bridge replacement project Free school supplies to be given out to military families Friday York school division waives $50 device insurance for students; elementary device pickup begins Friday Woman jumps from 18-wheeler in Texas to escape suspected sex traffickers If you can solve this puzzle, the CIA wants you to apply for a job Talks resume on coronavirus relief bill, but some in Congress doubt any progress will be made More emergency federal aid could be on the way for U.S. states impacted by Hurricane Laura Dominion launches fund to assist small businesses, address social justice issues in Hampton Roads Gov. Northam announces launch of African American history course for 16 school divisions Old Dominion University named among the best colleges in Southeast by Princeton Review Department of General Services to begin antibody testing for COVID-19 at Virginia lab RNC Night 4: Trump’s moment, Ivanka and Rudy Giuliani Dozens of Georgia children rescued by U.S. Marshals in ‘Operation Not Forgotten’ Part 3: Army reservist Maj. Lisa Jaster proves she’s a ‘tough old lady,’ earning a Ranger tab after six months in school Free tool allows millions of Americans to claim a stimulus payment Mother of woman found alive at funeral home says she’s ‘devastated’ COVID-19 takes grim toll on border healthcare workers who demand better protection Man charged with spray-painting swastika, white supremacist graffiti on wall of Richmond business Risqué photoshoot at Alabama carnival shut down; free admission offered as apology RNC Recap: Pence pounces while crises swirl Family members of victims file lawsuit against gun parts manufacturer and supplier over Odessa mass shooting VCU to use Honors College as isolation unit after 44 student-athletes test positive for COVID-19 40,000 pounds of chicken manure spills onto Colorado highway ramp Virginia lawmakers push to extend pause on evictions, utility shutoffs Border Patrol’s RGV Sector sends boats, aircraft, 40 agents to help with hurricane rescue efforts Gov. Edwards: Louisiana escaped worst possible damage, but threat continues in wake of Hurricane Laura Sheriff: 71-year-old woman in ‘critical condition’ after reportedly shot by husband in Washington Co., Va. Cold Case: Family still looking for Texas college senior after six years Virginia Supreme Court lifts injunction barring removal of Richmond’s last Confederate statue NBA players decide to restart playoffs after boycotts Harris slams Trump’s response to coronavirus, protests on final day of RNC Family calls for justice after month-old baby and her mother shot in Norfolk Second round of COVID-19 grants available to eligible Chesapeake-based businesses Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula reopening with safety in mind Norfolk International Airport gets new checkpoint scanner to improve explosives detection Stimulus check update: Pelosi, Meadows talk $2.2T virus aid, but no deal in sight Operation Blessing on standby to help hurricane victims in Louisiana Sheriff’s Office asking residents to check security cameras after multiple larcenies in York County Man charged with attempted murder after ‘road rage’ shooting on MMMBT, police say ‘Someone out there knows something’: Virginia Beach releases videos to help solve cold cases NAS Oceana moves annual air show to a virtual live broadcast special Children, parents spammed with porn during kindergarten orientation on Zoom Norfolk releases closures, detours for Granby Street Bridge repairs beginning September 10 On Your Side Investigation: While displaced workers wait for benefits, hundreds of millions lost in unemployment fraud Students to receive free meals for upcoming school year at Portsmouth Public Schools Walmart is teaming up with Microsoft on TikTok bid Sheriff’s Office searching for 3 men, vehicle possibly involved in Isle of Wight home invasion Off-duty Norfolk police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in January shooting in Chesapeake Virtual Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party moves to September 3rd Annual ViBe Creative District ‘Mural Festival’ Interview: “There’s a lot of damage.” Man whose home was damaged by Laura explains why he stayed in the storm’s path Strong Foundations: Home and Community Go Greek This Weekend With a Delicious Drive Through! NC Aug. 27 COVID-19 update: 2,091 new cases, 24 new deaths; cases back up over 2K Chemical fire billows in Hurricane Laura’s wake Police arrest two men in connection to recent Elizabeth City homicide Charleston school enforces uniforms for students at home Destination Vacation: Sink your teeth into Lexington’s rich history of barbecue Virginia August 27 COVID-19 update: 1,121 new cases, 12 new deaths statewide Nursing home says it’s allowed to have COVID-19-positive employees working during staffing crisis Local surf pro Dunphy aims for second ECSC title Newsfeed Now: Laura makes landfall, leaving damage in its wake VIDEO: Hurricane strength winds damage Lake Charles tower in Laura’s path Photos: Hurricane Laura pounds the Gulf Coast Sorting out symptoms: Fall allergies or COVID-19 Blog: Laura Rakes Over Louisiana. Takes Aim Towards Arkansas Next. Local colleges, universities launch COVID-19 dashboards Death investigation on E. Little Creek Rd. in Norfolk Mother records heartbreaking video of son’s struggles with virtual learning Laura’s path: Damage left behind in Abbeville, Louisiana VIDEO: Storm surge in Louisiana fishing community VIDEO: Laura’s power showers Texas highway with rocks AARP opposes lawsuit protections for assisted-living facilities lawmakers support Cats, dogs fly into Richmond, rescued from incoming Hurricane Laura Witness recounts shooting, fiery crash that injured 2 people in Richmond: ‘Sounded like 25, 30 shots’ Blog: Hurricane Laura Slams Into Louisiana. Heading Into Arkansas Next. ARRESTED: Man on FBI 10 Most Wanted list accused in death of his 2 daughters in Texas History making hurricane: Laura joins an infamous list of storms with one dubious distinction VIDEO: Laura leaves damage in Vinton, Louisiana VIDEO: Lake Charles home badly damaged by Laura Watch: Meteorologist has near-miss on camera while covering Hurricane Laura VIDEOS: Laura batters Louisiana, Texas with strong winds, storm surge Woman charged in connection to 2017 double murder in Isle of Wight has died WATCH: Laura rips off roof of Lake Charles casino Inside the storm: The latest from WKRG’s Dana Winter in Lake Charles Laura weakens to tropical storm, moves inland Norfolk teen turns tragedy into opportunity to honor and comfort New plaque commemorates Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address at Camp Butler National Cemetery Florida senators push for deal on COVID-19 relief package NPD chief: Put the same passion behind social justice protests into fighting gun violence Only Native American on federal death row executed; victim’s father thanks Trump administration