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WAVY.com Articles: June 19, 2020

June 19
Dominion Energy teams with charity foundation to commit $5M toward community rebuilding projects Newport News Shipyard announces additional changes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise Protesters pull down Confederate monuments in Raleigh Sen. Louise Lucas responds to petition to remove her from office — sort of SCLC calls on Hampton to change school name honoring Confederate colonel Coronavirus cancellations put damper on celebrations Tulsa leaders reverse decision about downtown curfew ahead of Trump’s rally Former Arizona official pleads guilty to Utah adoption scam Cruise lines to suspend sailing from U.S. ports until September 15 ‘What, are you going to shoot me?’: Florida man kills friend showing off gun, deputies say ICE allegedly prevents detainees from calling certain California numbers for help Tulsa mayor orders curfew around site of Trump’s weekend rally McDonald’s hiring 260,000 people this summer Ben & Jerry’s calls to defund the police in Juneteenth message See your state’s COVID-19 risk level Mom thanks Amazon driver for fulfilling young son’s ‘additional instructions’ on delivery Promise of no stripping allows N. Myrtle Beach strip club to reopen ‘Unsafe load’: Porsche driver tows hot tub with homemade trailer PHOTOS: Wildlife Center of Virginia releases bald eagle back into the wild Norfolk filmmaker’s documentary on the drag community hits the national stage Reunited: Stolen service dog returned to her owner in Virginia Beach Fishing boat captain who died trying to save sea turtle remembered as gentle giant Hispanic leaders want police officers to wear body cams and answer to civilian review board Trump endorses Scott Taylor for Congress in Virginia Suffolk Police investigating after man found dead inside vehicle We remember the past so we may light the way to the future Sentara Brock Cancer Center opens doors; aims to be regional hub for cancer treatment Chrysler Museum adapts digitally and reopens to public Saturday Dems say GOP police reform bill is ‘complete charade’ Woman dies following vehicle crash in Norfolk Friday evening, another injured VB restaurant owner sues Gov. Northam, alleging he violated Constitution of Virginia with COVID-19 orders Face coverings mandatory in indoor, outdoor spaces throughout Dare County beginning Sunday Lawmakers call for unity ahead of President Trump’s rally in Tulsa Northam announces new highway markers highlighting African American history Shooting in Norfolk injures 3, including child Arrest made after man seriously injured in shooting on Maximus Square in VB TRUST in Congress Act would not allow lawmakers to buy or sell stocks Man dies from injuries sustained in June 4 shooting in Norfolk; 24-year-old arrested House coronavirus panel investigates cause of nursing home outbreaks WATCH: Hail falls in Williamsburg area Friday VHSL releases guidelines for the return of high school sports Norfolk local wins nationwide beer design contest with ‘Tyrannosaurus Flex’ concept Possible drowning at Chic’s Beach area deemed false alarm The history behind Juneteenth Gas leak reported on 24th Street in Virginia Beach AMC reverses course, will require guests to wear masks when theaters reopen, report says Protesters topple George Washington statue in Portland Northam directs release of COVID-19 data on specific nursing homes, announces $246M in CARES Act funding Apple closes stores in 4 states, again, as infections rise You have less than a month to file your taxes. Here’s what you need to know ‘Lord of the Rings’, ‘Alien’ actor Ian Holm dies at 88 Defying the odds: Man doctors said wouldn’t live past age 11 turns 62 Injured Richmond officer recounts burning sensation, welts after riot Stunning ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse happens this weekend. Here’s how to see it Gov. Cooper says ‘strong’ people wear face coverings as sign of compassion In response to recent violence and protests business and civic leaders join together to launch ‘Listen, Learn, Love VB’ Meeting Your Urgent Care Needs NC June 19 COVID-19 update: 1,652 new cases reported, second highest to date; hospitalizations up again to new record Today’s Takeout: The ‘Big Wisky’ Porch The Meaning of Pride Live Music Friday: Romonta 1 of 3 officers involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired; no arrests made Protest planned for Friday in downtown Norfolk; HRT says transit routes will be affected Newsfeed Now: Trump rally preparations; Mask requirement debate Arkansas farmers market requiring all customers to wear face mask while shopping In-person classes to resume in fall, Texas Education Commissioner confirms Statewide mandate requires all Californians to wear face masks in most indoor spaces Preparations underway for Trump rally in Tulsa Virginia June 19 COVID-19 update: Virginia updates data to reflect 55 new long-term care deaths, now 1,000 of state’s 1,602 deaths 16-year-old reportedly bitten by shark Thursday at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Man found dead in submerged vehicle after accident in Hampton; another man in vehicle survived BLOG: Summer starts this weekend, 90s next week Race, equity and inclusion: Children, parents and schools learning together Prince William County jail board ends ICE program After 1 week, Norfolk suspends ‘Beach Ambassador’ program indefinitely 28-year-old man arrested in shooting on Bonney Road in Va. Beach Virginia Beach Police launch police-citizen recruiting consortium to help find more minority officers