WAVY.com Articles: November 5, 2020

‘Put a bullet in their skull’: Alabama police captain on leave over Facebook election comments Man convicted of rape found 40 years later using dead 5-year-old’s identity in Florida Counties with the worst virus surges overwhelmingly voted for Trump Northam takes action on Virginia’s revised state budget and final special session bills Petroleum sheen on water in Rudee Inlet prompts hazmat response Arizona man pleads guilty in Norfolk federal court for fraud conspiracy that cost victims more than $23M Part of Independence Boulevard to close this weekend for utility work Family of 4 and 2 dogs displaced after fire in Virginia Beach Painting of fallen Officer Katie Thyne hung in Newport News Police headquarters Man charged with murder in connection to Portsmouth woman’s death in April 2019 Newly-reelected VB Mayor Dyer and Councilwoman Abbott talk politics, issues, and the next 4 years Portsmouth School Board approves in-person return dates for students, school employees VBPD officers can now wear beards after change made by new chief Starbucks reveals holiday cups — and you can get one free Eastern Virginia Medical School receives $15 million gift to establish Neurohealth institute Your guide to Veterans Day virtual and in-person events in Hampton Roads ‘He’s ALL Ears’: Wilbur the dog elected mayor of Kentucky town Mom gets 40 years in deaths of 2 babies thrown away in trash bags Veterans Day 2020: Closures, schedule changes in Hampton Roads Virginia could join popular vote push as some states pledge to do away with electoral college Hey Nevada, why is it taking so long to count these votes? Biden flips Republican strongholds in Virginia Photos: Dozens arrested in several US cities during election protests Mulvaney says Trump will likely run again in 2024 if he loses to Biden Suffolk’s 2020 Grand Illumination Ceremony will be virtual Double trouble: COVID-19 during flu season SNAP emergency allotments will continue in November Virginia Peninsula Foodbank says donations down 30% Legal battle launched as presidential race still too close to call Virginia Beach man dies after shooting on Thistle Street in Norfolk Live election updates: Biden takes lead in Georgia Democrats retain House control, but Republicans stop broad expansion Community steps in to help nonprofit donate playsets to children with cancer Pamunkey Indian Tribe stands by economic projections for Norfolk casino New road in Florida named after Trayvon Martin 4 times in US history presidential race results were questioned Florida man thinks he hears an intruder, shoots pregnant wife What effect could Trump’s lawsuits have on the election? Poll supervisor with COVID-19 dies in Missouri after working on Election Day Crown Royal letting you send a free care package to US troops 20-year-old who admitted to revenge porn elected to Kansas legislature, says he’s learned from mistakes Watch: Biden urges patience as vote count presses on When will we know if Democrats or Republicans control the United States Senate? Sentara warns job seekers about nationwide recruitment scam We could know soon: ‘Overwhelming majority’ of Pennsylvania ballots expected to be counted Thursday Drone 10: Around Hampton Roads November 5, 2020 Suspects steal car from VB 7-Eleven with child inside Make Sure Your Guests Don’t Fast Before the Feast! Pet Pal: Harley Quinn Legal Matters: Seat Belts Get Ready For Greek ‘To Go’ IAHR: ‘The Water Guy’ Keep on Walking for Josh Crews put out fire at home on 20th St. at the Oceanfront Vehicle crashes into brick house on McCulloch Road in Hampton, police say Virginia Beach releases statement on why residents do not see their voter credit on Dept. of Elections website 20-year-old arrested in connection with shooting that injured juvenile in Norfolk gas station parking lot William & Mary will now reinstate all 7 sports slated to be cut, at least temporarily Chesapeake Public Schools to hold job fair on Nov. 10 Virginia Department of Elections addresses ‘viral social media post’ Nevada’s largest county still has roughly 65K votes to count Health officials report second-highest number of new cases in North Carolina; Cooper holds briefing Interactive Map: 2020 Presidential Election Results Largest cranes on East Coast arrive at Norfolk International Terminals Big Game Bound Week 9: Brees vs. Brady Ford recalls over 375,000 Explorers to fix suspension problem that caused multiple crashes US weekly jobless claims decline to 751,000, still a historically high number Virginia voters approve casino gaming in four cities; Richmond still in talks Woman goes viral on Tik Tok after quitting her job at Walmart Veterans Voices: Non-profit helps female Veterans ‘Dress for Success’ Virginia Nov. 5 COVID-19 update: 1,366 new cases, 11 new deaths statewide; metrics continue to rise nationwide Newsfeed Now: Vote counting continues in key states, Biden pushes closer to victory in race for the White House Will we find out Thursday who the next president is? Huge, invasive species of jellyfish spotted in South Carolina Georgia will have a recount in presidential race, Secretary of State says 6 post office break-ins investigated in Tennessee AG: North Dakota governor can’t fill dead candidate’s seat Tracking the Tropics: Eta, now a tropical depression, forecast to intensify with Florida in its path Police arrest man suspected of firing shot inside Suffolk Taco Bell Milestone wins for LGBTQ candidates in both blue and red states Blog: Moisture Steadily Increases. Eta’s Uncertain Future. Live blog: Biden’s lead grows in Nevada, Trump’s shrinks in Georgia; both candidates speak Thursday night Fire that killed woman at apartment on Runaway Bay Drive in Virginia Beach ruled accidental Judge wants US postmaster to answer questions on delay in ballot sweep Referendum results: Confederate monuments projected to stay put in 6 Virginia counties Stoney claims victory in Richmond mayoral race Mother calls Suffolk learning pod ‘a relief’