WAVY.com Articles: October 14, 2020

Over 20 proposals submitted to acquire Confederate monuments, statue send-off unlikely in 2020 Lawmakers push for COVID-19 relief before Election Day People with blood type O may be less at risk from COVID-19, new studies find Newport News educators rally, ask for their input to be included in district’s reopening plan CNU official: Rise in COVID-19 cases ‘result of careless decision-making’ Man charged with murder in connection with shooting on Chesapeake Boulevard Saturday White woman charged in racist NYC run-in made a 2nd 911 call Person who was at Glenwood Elementary positive for coronavirus Manteo Town Hall closed until Monday due to COVID-19 exposure President Donald Trump approves N.C. Disaster Declaration Norfolk’s CARES Team announces expanded mission and name change Authorities looking for woman accused of stealing bank bag from York County Walmart Gloucester looking to hire part-time dispatcher Hampton pier to reopen with restrictions following barge incident Virginia Beach man sentenced after pleading guilty to cockfighting charges JCC Police looking for people accused of taking items from unlocked cars Chesapeake Public Schools to host job fair at Major Hillard Library Virginia Beach Boardwalk holiday lights tradition set to begin in November HRT announces they will not collect fares on Election Day Hampton NAACP wants council to pass weapons banning guns at all polling locations Community donations lead to Poquoson Police outfitting all patrol cars, 2 schools with LifeVac devices Virginia’s voter registration deadline extended to Thursday; Herring says move was ‘really important’ Man arrested in connection to vehicle theft, break-ins in Williamsburg College students may be intentionally getting COVID-19 to sell plasma, school says Federal prosecutors say OB-GYN used fear of cancer to ‘line his pockets’ Olde Huntersville community receives award for collaboration with Norfolk Break the Cycle: Domestic violence in military underreported, cases not handled consistently, data shows Long lines daily to vote early in Virginia Beach Cape Hatteras National Seashore sees 42% increase in visitation during September Hampton Police Division chief to retire East Beach Norfolk welcomes new retirement living community coming next summer GOP argues Barrett is qualified to serve on the Supreme Court; Dems worry she won’t be impartial COVID-19 antibodies provide lasting immunity, new study shows Dems compare Barrett to late Justice Scalia on third day of hearing Trump’s call for poll watchers sparks fear of voter intimidation Offshore wind project completes final step, ready to deliver renewable energy to Virginians Chick-fil-A employee and Eagle Scout saves choking child in Georgia drive-thru Local shipyard staffing company looks to hire those whose jobs were impacted by pandemic Democrats, Republicans clash while questioning Trump’s SCOTUS pick on her personal beliefs Senators grill Amy Coney Barrett during 3rd day of hearings 27-year-old charged with rape, indecent liberties involving juvenile girl Body camera video shows NY Supreme Court justice shoving Buffalo officer Man says he lost 8 teeth, chunk of lower lip when LAPD rubber bullet hit him amid Lakers championship celebration Health officials plan extra safety scrutiny as coronavirus vaccine worries grow Fire Station 10 in Norfolk gets major renovations After outrage, Indian brand pulls ad with interfaith couple Barrett tells Sen. Harris she doesn’t recall Trump health-care remarks Bodycam footage shows police rescuing dogs from suspected fighting ring in Ohio Political Pulse in Chesapeake: Calls for improved education and a more inclusive curriculum Poquoson man, Gloucester County woman arrested on 18 charges, including attempted capital murder Cottonelle recalls flushable wipes due to possible bacterial contamination Amy Coney Barrett’s notepad goes viral after senators find out it is blank Stimulus checks: Mnuchin says stimulus deal before election will be ‘difficult’ Social Security announces 2021 benefit increase Dunkin’ amps up the heat with the new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut Girl who died of dehydration was forced to jump on trampoline in heat, police say Video shows 5-year-old boy trying to defend home against armed intruders California man sentenced to jail for repeatedly putting semen in co-worker’s water, food St. Louis couple who waved guns at protest plead not guilty ‘Unheard of:’ Wild owl rides shotgun as helicopter pilot fights California fire Cooper, Forest compete at lone NC gubernatorial debate Wednesday night Columbus Chick-Fil-A employee and Eagle Scout saves choking child in drive through Virginia has removed 40 Confederate symbols since protests erupted over the killing of George Floyd Norfolk awards over $1 million in Coronavirus Relief (CORE) fund grants to 90 small businesses “Candid with Kara…” and Qasim Rashid ‘Candid with Kara…’ and Rob Wittman 6 problems we’re already seeing as early voting begins Free rides to the voting polls for Southside seniors in November Tracking the Tropics: Disturbance in Atlantic has low chance of developing, NHC says Chesapeake Health System Offers Help Through the H.O.P.E. Program In The Kitchen: Berret’s Seafood Restaurant Black Lives Matter 757 leader found guilty on 2 charges after Hampton protest Find Your Home at Harbor’s Edge NC Oct. 14 COVID-19 Update: 1,926 new cases, 40 additional deaths — 1 in local county ‘That’s animal abuse’: Woman caught on video violently hurling puppy at man Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing of 12-year-old girl These states are voting on marijuana legalization in 2020 ‘Superspreader’ billboard takes aim at Trump ahead of Des Moines rally Man killed in Myrtle Beach shooting gave dozens of gifts to kids, planned to do it again this year Woman charged after racist encounter with Black man in NYC made 2nd 911 call to falsely accuse him Newsfeed Now: Day 3 of Supreme Court confirmation hearings; Football moment goes viral Virginia Oct. 14 COVID-19 update: 805 new cases reported as average climbs again statewide Touchdown at an Alabama football game touching hearts around the community One year later, the cancer’s gone but this Kansas woman’s magnificent Halloween house remains WATCH: ‘I just wanted to go on a run’: Cougar stalks, pounces at man in a Utah canyon Tracking the Tropics: How storms get their names; checking on recovery after Delta Polling shows Biden with biggest lead yet over Trump Beverly Hills bans trick-or-treating, spraying people with shaving cream on Halloween Amazon Prime Day not done yet: Top deals to snag on day 2 Kansas City VA Hospital employee says he found grenade with his name at workstation Mariachi group highlights importance of Hispanic Heritage Month Spanish, Baroque-Pueblo architectural influence seen throughout the Southwest Hispanic cultural center finding new ways to tell historical narratives Bernardo de Gálvez: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in New Orleans Virginia’s voter registration deadline extended until Oct. 15 Blog: Sunshine Is Back Across Hampton Roads. Racial justice movement a factor in ballot measures in 5 states Warner, Gade focus on health issues in final debate Man shot multiple times on Charleston Avenue in Portsmouth Day 3 of Supreme Court confirmation hearings: Amy Coney Barrett returns for final round of questioning Biden, Trump to hold competing town halls Thursday Coronavirus rising in 45 states, up to 50,000 per day on average in US Man seriously injured in stabbing Monday night on Fayette St. in Portsmouth Gloucester schools set to move forward with more in-person learning Former NBA player’s Raleigh company chosen to distribute coronavirus-killing air filter Beth Sholom celebrates 40 years with renovation and no coronavirus outbreaks 19-year-old man in the Navy killed following Portsmouth shooting, suspect in custody Keatts named chief of police in Poquoson Caught on camera: Suspects accused of stealing $2,000 worth of plants and gardening tools