WAVY.com Articles: July 2, 2020

VEC launches application portal for federal unemployment benefit program Virginia to provide more than $10.3M in aid to support affordable housing Alabama scuba diver hooked while diving, reeled to the surface Fauci: New mutation may allow COVID-19 to more easily replicate Second stimulus: Mnuchin says White House will ‘seriously consider’ more payments Myrtle Beach to require face masks in stores, restaurants, common areas REQUIRED: All Texans must wear face coverings, Gov. Greg Abbott orders Florida sheriff says he will deputize gun owners if violent protests erupt 103-year-old says 2020 has been the craziest year she’s seen Watch fireworks online: How to enjoy 4th of July amid coronavirus pandemic Vanilla Ice cancels Friday concert on Lake Travis amid coronavirus pandemic Failed cattle dog and disabled calf share unbreakable bond Dare health director concerned about COVID-19 spread over holiday weekend Suffolk School Board member files lawsuit against fellow members, alleging violation of FOIA Currituck County still flushing discolored water from system; offering free laundry stain remover for residents Officials announce 14-day quarantine for travelers coming into Chicago airports from COVID-19 hotspots Two troopers released from hospital, one recovering after crash during procession for fallen Oklahoma police officer Second suspect identified in Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance Former Norfolk Catholic teacher given 3 years for sexually abusing student in 1970s VDH ‘doesn’t know’ which phase long-term care facilities are in Mother who neglected 24-year-old son with cerebral palsy given 5 active years in prison Portsmouth man involved in shootout sentenced for trafficking cocaine, crack Hampton University will have remote instruction in the fall amid pandemic concerns Work on pier damaged by rogue barge in Hampton reaches midway point Operation Warp Speed: Lawmakers briefed on program to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine Newport News Williamsburg International Airport passes austere, conservative budget Financial ruin could be brewing for U.S. craft breweries Nearly two dozen police officers graduate from the Newport News Police Academy Trade relationship tested after USMCA goes into effect during pandemic NC officials warn of possible algal blooms that may produce harmful toxins Courageous Conversations: Former VB chief says police, community need ‘pragmatic conversations’ for progress Norfolk sheriff’s day camp canceled, but leaders come up with alternatives Norfolk City Council to discuss improving police report transparency Trump: ‘Crisis handled’; Schumer: ‘He’s ignoring reality’ Norfolk State introduces Melody Webb as new Athletic Director Deadline set to renew Old Dominion football season tickets Task Force One Navy aims to remove discriminatory barriers YWCA South Hampton Roads launches 21-day challenge to combat racism For one arcade business, 50% capacity may not be enough Senators updated on fast-track COVID-19 vaccine program Judge rules Pritzker’s COVID-19 executive orders ‘void,’ state to appeal House coronavirus panel examines medical companies’ concerns over PPE shortages Gloucester woman wins $500,000 on scratch ticket Virginia photographer files lawsuit challenging state law on same-sex wedding photos Alabama students held ‘COVID-19 parties’ with prizes. Health educators worry they could happen in Hampton Roads As Virginia’s freeze on evictions expires, new rent relief program begins Parents of sailor encouraged by Brandon Act to help service members in crisis Norfolk police need help finding missing Chesapeake man last seen at hospital William & Mary releases updates on fall semester; students to return August 12 Woman sustains life-threatening injuries in shooting in Newport News Norfolk Police arrest man they say posted neo-Nazi, white supremacist stickers in Ghent Rip current rescue on the OBX Thursday IAHR: Mary Dotson Pet Pal: Munchkin! Be Confident, Be Comfortable with Boomer Naturals Legal Matters: Hold the Phone Positive COVID-19 cases continue to rise among young adults in Hampton Roads Police find missing Norfolk woman in Washington, D.C. Demand increasing for ghost guns, ATF says Coast Guard, local city officials offer safety tips for July 4 weekend Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters NASCAR driver to debut ‘Trump 2020’ race car this weekend EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX facility under FAA review after changing rocket tests in South Texas Alabama students hold COVID-19 parties with prize for first sick person Video: Connecticut hotel clerk says guests beat her, called her racial slurs over lack of hot water Myrtle Beach requires face masks in stores, restaurants, common areas Hampton Coliseum to host two-day drive-in movie theater event NC July 2 COVID-19 update: 1,629 new cases reported after record high 1,843 on Wednesday Man shot in Hollywood neighborhood of Suffolk expected to recover VB council discusses recent gun violence at the Oceanfront ahead of July 4th weekend Suspect in 2018 Hampton homicide located in California Virginia July 2 COVID-19 update: Hampton Roads reports another daily high in new cases, record 53 in Norfolk Newsfeed Now: Coronavirus concerns; Officers rescue dog from storm drain Alabama diver hooked while diving, reeled to the surface New swine flu with “pandemic potential” explained Officers get down and dirty to save deaf and blind dog Wisconsin business owners respond to accusation of ‘blatantly racist comment and imagery’ after viral post ‘No thank you, Dr. Fauci.’ Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick says he won’t listen to nation’s top COVID-19 expert ARHS offering curbside COVID-19 screening Blog: Less Rain Today. Heating Up On Friday. US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1% Statue of ex-Confederate admiral Matthew Maury removed in Richmond Name of Ex-Supreme Court justice who gave ruling in Dred Scott case taken off Pearl Harbor warship in Baltimore Officers get down and dirty to save deaf and blind dog from sewer Whipping post removed from Delaware courthouse square Virginia woman lied about assault by Black couple, deputy says Video: Florida police laugh about shooting protesters with rubber bullets, body camera footage shows Fire at abandoned house in James City County under investigation Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread backed by science Kansas City Royals putting cutouts of fans in stands to fill seats during games Vanilla Ice postpones Texas concert indefinitely due to coronavirus concerns