WAVY.com Articles: February 17, 2020

Local 2nd Amendment resolutions helped shelve Virginia governor’s assault weapons ban, political expert says Lost and found: Two sentimental items found in VB vacation rental homes UNC squanders double-digit lead in 6th straight loss, 77-76, at Notre Dame Racing world takes to social media reacting to Ryan Newman crash at Daytona 500 Cuss Collar will swear every time your dog barks Cell phones are spreading the flu; how to stay healthy Ryan Newman in serious condition — but injuries not life-threatening — after horrific Daytona crash Denny Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500 in photo finish PHOTOS: Driver Ryan Newman in serious condition after horrific wreck at Daytona Bill making VB Tragedy Fund donations tax-deductible becomes first signed into law in 2020 Comedy fundraiser for fallen NN police officer’s family hopes to ease pain while raising money Hampton man shares how he survived a ‘widowmaker’ Grand Rapids Olympian inks life story in Samoan tattoo Ayanna’s “infectious smile”: Father grieves the loss of daughter in Virginia homicide Sounds of spring won’t let Astros forget cheating scandal Amanda Chase says ‘Virginians deserve better’ when announcing bid for governor Man taken into custody after a high speed pursuit through downtown Elizabeth City ‘Vexit’: West Virginia Republicans encourage conservative Virginia counties to secede Man arrested for possession of stolen firearm in Elizabeth City Rare pink grasshopper found in Austin garden ODU and VB schools to receive grants for computer science programs Attention young job-seekers: Don’t miss this free opportunity fair in Chesapeake Couple from Japan later diagnosed with coronavirus took Delta Airlines flight Runner proposes to his girlfriend at the Austin Marathon finish line Daytona 500: Denny Hamlin wins again, Ryan Newman in serious condition after horrific wreck Members of Jewish community want VB school calendar changed to accommodate Rosh Hashanah Death of woman found inside burning Elizabeth City home ruled as homicide Birthing center at DePaul Hospital will stop delivering babies Military Minute: Black History Month Celebration Movie Review: The Photograph Good Foot Support Audience: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia Top Stories for February 17 Suspects connected to 2019 armed robbery at ODU on-campus residence hall go to court PHOTOS: Meet the drivers in Monday’s Daytona 500 PHOTOS: President Trump’s trip to the Daytona 500 More Fun at Wavy!!! Daytona 500 resumes without president, pomp, packed house Duke rises, Louisville spirals in latest men’s AP Top 25 rankings NPS seeking public input on 2020/2021 academic calendar Va. lawmakers support raises for teachers, state employees Countdown to Daytona: Analysis, updated odds to win rain-postponed Daytona 500 21 dead hunting dogs found in kennel on Dinwiddie County property Exclusive: Newport News woman shot twice in head by husband says system failed her Manager quits after Church’s Chicken in Portsmouth was robbed twice over the weekend 69-year-old New Kent woman reported missing Blog: Cool & dry today. 60s on Tuesday. Wintry weather late this week? Virginia Senate committee kills assault weapons ban for 2020 session; asks Crime Commission to study it Beach Bags program feeds Virginia Beach students during weekends UPDATE: 77-year-old wheelchair bound woman missing from Newport News found safe Medtronic insulin pumps recalled over concerns of incorrect dosing; 1 death, multiple injuries reported Drainage improvement work scheduled for Shore Drive in Virginia Beach Family of missing Newport News man holds candlelight vigil NBA honors Kobe Bryant during All-Star weekend