WAVY.com Articles: July 29, 2020

Virginia sued over absentee ballot system New Richmond Police chief says officers lacked non-lethal weapons training, promises new policies Suffolk Art League opens new exhibit featuring local artists Virginia ABC holding first-ever Summer Cyber Sale on Wednesday Additional members of family-run heroin-trafficking ring sentenced to prison James City County Police: Officer shoots dog after being bitten Person injured, power lines damaged after crash in James City County President Trump says second stimulus check ‘may go higher’ than $1,200 One-on-one with President Trump Wednesday’s Child: ‘Little Nasir’ from 2012? He’s not so ‘little’ now VB couple told to quarantine after Humana sends COVID-19 positive nurse to their home ACC announces 2020 plans; What it means for UVa-ODU Person in custody after refusing to stop vehicle for Virginia Beach Police Hotels across Hampton Roads continue to see a steady increase in occupancy rates Vanessa Guillen murder prompts lawmakers to discuss what more can be done for sexual assault victims in U.S. Army Like many Hampton Roads divisions, Portsmouth schools to begin fall with virtual learning Sen. DeSteph says VB needs to restore ‘law and order’ after $496,000 in overtime paid during protests Firefighters remind residents to check smoke alarms after responding to early morning house fire in NC Help Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center ‘Clear the Shelters’ VDH officials discuss contact tracing efforts, launch app Lawmakers grill major tech CEOs about their business models Florida lawmakers grill Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook on their power over Americans GOP: Hundreds of centenarians listed as eligible voters either moved or died Malik B, founding member of The Roots, has died at 47 Tyson Foods partners with DonorsChoose to support teachers with $1.8 million investment 2nd stimulus check almost certain, but details unclear New York woman’s obituary shares hate for Tom Brady Minneapolis police identify ‘Umbrella Man’ who helped incite George Floyd riots, warrant says House Democrats pressure Senate GOP to extend COVID-19 $600 unemployment payments Biden expected to choose running mate next week US Citizenship and Immigration Services faces massive furloughs Man dies in shooting on W. 29th Street in Norfolk These false reports on COVID-19 are proving highly contagious Hampton Roads Pride announces cancellation of upcoming events Return-to-school plans for every school district in the Hampton Roads region Businesses in Hampton Roads prepare to comply with new executive order restricting bars, restaurants Federal officers leaving Portland by Thursday, governor says Lawmakers grill tech giants over their influence on consumers Oklahoma shop owner made 25 cents for an entire day as businesses suffer during pandemic Suffolk Public Schools expected to vote on a back to school plan on August 13 Local mom fights to keep attention, funding aimed at opioids; new app helps those dealing with addiction Best Buy to close stores on Thanksgiving Small dog rescued from 131-degree car in California; owner arrested $50,000 donated to student food pantry at ODU Suspects in Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney murder, kidnapping case facing federal charges Florida mom who vanished with daughter dies in Nebraska hospital Food stamp debate: Trump administration has weighed drug testing, other restrictions Operation School Supplies accepting online donations for 2020 Police identify victim in fatal crash on I-64 at Tidewater Drive in Norfolk Newport News Public Library receives $7K grant for exhibit honoring Southeast Community Camden County Schools to begin new school year with 100% remote learning Local doctor explains when wearing a mask at home can help Mass COVID-19 testing on Ocracoke canceled due to staffing issue 2 transported to local hospital after tree falls on Norfolk home Kaepernick, Dr. Fauci to receive Robert F. Kennedy human rights award Tracking the Tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 better organized, track still uncertain Cannonball!! The Food Bank of the Albemarle is Hungry for Helpers! Improve the Look of Your Home Without Being Afraid to Look at the Bill! NC July 29 COVID-19 update: North Carolina reports single day record 45 new deaths, hospitalizations up again to new record Busch Gardens Williamsburg expected to begin reopening in early August, parent company says VB fire chief clarifies: Firefighters weren’t ‘attacked,’ but were pushed, kicked when responding to fatal crash 2020 North Carolina State Fair canceled due to pandemic Newsfeed Now: Mysterious seeds from China; Thousands remember John Lewis Virginia July 29 COVID-19 update: 999 new cases, 30 new deaths reported statewide; hospitalizations jump again NNPS seeks input on its proposed ‘Return to Learn’ plan Woman drags injured man off Michigan highway: ‘I had to get him’ Hampton University 1 of 3 HBCUs to announce largest donations in school history Blog: Heat Finally Eases. Tracking A Tropical Feature. Gloucester schools to start with fully virtual learning for first 9 weeks Virginia businesses got billions of dollars through a pandemic loan program. Why couldn’t a Gloucester food truck get $7,400? Pandemic parenting: Responding to poor behavior in children 3 occupants, 2 dogs escape house fire without injury on Chatham Circle in Norfolk Stoney lays out plan to memorialize ‘Richmond’s complete slave history’ George Floyd Hologram Memorial Project makes first stop in Richmond Lt. Gov. Fairfax appeals dismissal of defamation suit over CBS interviews on sexual assault allegations