WAVY.com Articles: August 31, 2020

Verizon hiring nearly 1,000 work-from-home positions Some Chesapeake students could return to in-person learning in September Red Cross hosting blood drive Sept. 17; will test donations for COVID-19 antibodies Virginia Beach schedules another COVID-19 testing event for Sept. 3 Heavy traffic expected at James Blair Middle in Williamsburg for laptop distribution With help from Pamunkey Tribe, Norfolk creates fund to fight food and health disparities among residents Virginia receives over $6 million in federal funding to support criminal justice programs amid pandemic Virginia House rejects ending qualified immunity for police Rabid raccoon found in Hampton Hampton Police: New recruits eligible for $2,000 signing bonus 2 women seriously injured while attempting to cross the street in VB Thursday USDA announces extension of expanded school meal program Delta, American join United in dropping most US change fees 19-year-old charged with attempted murder in shooting of 2 Chicago officers No, the CDC has not reduced the death count related to COVID-19 Child’s body found in ice chest during violent weekend in Tijuana Custom tricycle stolen from 12-year-old Michigan boy with special needs Famed Abraham Lincoln actor charged with child porn, patronizing prostitute in Illinois Louisiana protester arrested after hosting BBQ in front of mayor’s home Threatening ‘Return back to your country’ letter under investigation in Texas Are college students catching COVID-19? A look at early reports from some major universities Dramatic video shows officer crawl into wreckage to rescue little girl ‘Sidewalk School’ for migrant children welcomes new academic year despite pandemic Infamous smuggled tiger cub now thriving three years later Twitter removes QAnon conspiracy theory claiming CDC ‘quietly’ updated COVID-19 numbers Lawmakers consider stimulus checks for North Carolina parents, temporary increase in unemployment benefits SAT canceled for fifth time; Chesapeake senior is frustrated Virginia Beach’s Atlantic Avenue needs — and could get — much-needed TLC More charged in connection with June 10 protest at Portsmouth Confederate monument Designing men: Chesapeake father and son create virtual learning space at home ‘Health comes before money’: UNC student battling COVID-19 asks universities to put students’ health first NC State Athletics to begin fall season without fans; no tailgating for football opener Gov. Cooper extends alcohol curfew through September Pregnant woman dies of COVID-19 after co-workers throw surprise baby shower Indiana congressman’s bill would make violent protesters ineligible for federal unemployment aid VB officer arrested on drug charges, granted bond CNU has first day of classes, majority are in-person Loretta Lynn ‘marries’ Kid Rock in weekend ceremony ‘Clean’ comedian Jim Gaffigan receives threats after profanity-laced tirade on Trump Porn star Ron Jeremy faces 20 additional counts of sex assault, including against 15-year-old ‘Antifa hunter’ gets 3 years for online racist threats USDA extends free school lunch program for rest of year North Carolina moving to Phase 2.5: playgrounds to reopen, curfew on alcohol sales extended Liberty announces investigation into Falwell’s tenure Trump to visit Kenosha this week; Biden calls him a ‘toxic presence’ 2 pilots, 2 crew members safe after Norfolk-based Navy plane crashes in Accomack County Virtual career fair for military and veterans set for Tuesday Coronavirus Digital Discussion: How COVID-19 is reshaping the retail landscape Portsmouth offering COVID-19 rent and utility assistance to eligible residents NC COVID-19 August 31 update: Deaths top 2,700 with cases and hospitalizations up slightly NRHA to help Norfolk residents struggling to pay for housing due to COVID-19 Child in Virginia Beach dies after accidentally shooting himself; 23-year-old man arrested Commission on African American History Education makes recommendations for curriculum and development Queen of Virginia Skill & Entertainment generates nearly $6 million for COVID relief fund Busch Vacuum Solutions’ Food Pantry Drive-Thru Community Commitment In The Kitchen: Pistachio Pesto Stuffed Chicken Military Minute: General Quarters Drills Prepare Sailors For Disaster Career Engineer: Make Your Military Experience Work For You Developers hoping to build Norfolk casino launch referendum campaign, pledge $150K to bring a new grocery store downtown Northam announces $4 million in funding to support Virginia residents facing eviction Images show truck crashed through fence into Virginia Beach home Driver of vehicle suspected in deadly hit-and-run crash in Currituck comes forward Full moon that happens only once every 3 years to brighten sky this week Suffolk vape shop employee stabbed during commercial robbery Sunday evening Rappahannock Community College employee tests positive for COVID-19 Fact check: 39 missing children found in Georgia were not in trailer together Newsfeed Now: Dangerous ‘Benadryl Challenge’; Protests turn deadly in Portland Gaga’s masks, Weeknd’s advocacy and more top VMAs moments State police returning to Portland following deadly shooting Virginia COVID-19 August 31 update: 847 new cases reported statewide with 11 additional deaths, Hampton Roads cases trending down Dangerous ‘Benadryl Challenge’ on Tik Tok may be to blame for the death of Oklahoma teen Olympic flame going on display in Japan Olympic Museum Blog: Nice Local Weather, But The Tropics Are Not Quiet! 8th-grade assignment comparing police to KKK, slave owners pulled from Texas school Georgetown coaching great John Thompson dead at 78 770-pound crocodile caught at Outback tourist destination TikTok stars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray charged in L.A. crackdown on party houses Denver street vendor injured in attack given new smile Dangerous ‘Benadryl Challenge’ on TikTok blamed for death of Oklahoma teen First Richmond gun show since new gun control laws took effect sees ‘record demand’ Henrico County mom praises police, community for reuniting her with 3-year-old son Portsmouth schools begin mobile device and student ID distribution 19-year-old woman shot on Melville Road in Hampton Sunday night