WAVY.com Articles: October 16, 2020

Norfolk beefing up enforcement on those operating unregistered Airbnb rentals, with more changes coming Woman injured after car shot at multiple times in Chesapeake Friday night Lawmakers at odds after Twitter restricts story about Biden Study: Saturday is the safest day of the week for Halloween NorVA temporarily reopens to give ticket refunds Following the Funds: Partisan politics getting more involved in nonpartisan council races Colley Avenue Dirty Buffalo closed until Monday so staff can get tested for coronavirus Community coming together to support family of Williamsburg man killed in crash; wife expecting twins How popular is your Halloween costume this year? Find out with Google’s “Frightgeist” tool OB-GYN Perwaiz employees testify against former boss; one received hundreds of thousands of dollars, gifts from him Bra-ha-ha fundraiser holds virtual awards ceremony this fall ‘Where were you when?’ Local band writes song reflecting on current events, encourages love and unity Playbook | ACC flexes its muscle, touts 3 teams in top 5 Trump to visit California days after saying it’s ‘going to hell’ Redistricting ballot question will decide who draws political maps in Virginia Senate to vote to subpoena Twitter CEO over blocking content close to November election Norfolk PD starts video chat option for non-emergency crime calls Suffolk to hold public meetings to discuss Kings Highway Bridge options Suspect in dragging death of NN police officer pleads guilty to federal drug, gun charges Man wanted on attempted murder charges in Maryland arrested after shooting in Edenton, NC Virginia NAACP urges legislators to end mandatory jury sentencing Washington Huddle week 6 preview with Bruce Rader and Scott Jackson Williamsburg Fire selling pink shirts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Virginia Beach saves taxpayers $9.9 million over 16 years refinancing bonds Early ratings show Biden’s town hall earned larger audience than Trump’s Norfolk city councilmember elected as chair of Hampton Roads planning district commission Bond denied for ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris Masks, taxes and Kanye: A look at the not-real news of the week US COVID-19 cases hit 8 million, 48 states see increases Light the Way: 17 points of light Over $67.8 million in unclaimed property paid out to Virginians, virtual claim website now live Supreme Court to weigh President Trump’s census plan to exclude noncitizens Chopper 10 Roundup: Oct. 16, 2020 Man injured in shooting on Peronne Avenue in Norfolk Thursday Senate Republicans expected to bring new COVID-19 relief bill to Senate floor next week AP: Trump administration put Republican operatives inside CDC to oversee COVID-19 messaging Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election Performers to cross highline alongside Gatlinburg SkyBridge 150 feet in the air ‘The ultimate price’: Millionaire millennial drug kingpin sentenced to life in prison ‘Dateline: A Villainous Plan’ tonight on NBC4 School bus driver in New York arrested for driving drunk with students onboard What’s behind Trump’s town hall answer on QAnon? First lady lashes out at media about friend’s tell-all book Black scholars form effort to fight online trolls, disinformation Texas woman confesses to cutting baby from mother’s body, faking pregnancy, according to affidavit Investigator, family and friends critical of Kitty Hawk Police in woman’s July death NFL owner victim of attempted carjacking Federal health officials unveil plan to get coronavirus shots to nursing homes Topics selected for next Trump-Biden presidential debate Coca-Cola closes their ‘Tab’ Last day to vote early in Virginia is on Halloween President Trump addresses seniors in Florida, Joe Biden delivers remarks in Michigan Norfolk International Airport reports 52.9% decrease in passenger activity for September Navy identifies USS Jason Dunham chief who died after being struck by forklift at Naval Station Norfolk Dairy Queen celebrating First Responders with special offer on Oct. 26 On ‘Dateline,’ a cold case forty years in the making is finally solved Meet the Republican governor who voted for Ronald Reagan in the 2020 election Ohio man accused of setting puppy on fire arrested Suffolk Parks & Recreation to offer youth soccer, basketball clinics this winter Newport News man charged with rape, indecent liberties involving child COVID-19 case surge: Here’s where your state stacks up Trump or Biden? Latest polls in the 6 states that could decide the election Reversible HOV express lanes on I-64, I-564 to close for equipment update Family-Focused Service NC Oct. 16 COVID-19 update: State reports single-day record of coronavirus cases for second straight day with 2,684 Live Music Friday: Court Street Company Spring Lawns are Made in the Fall! Grand Opening Celebration! It’s Saturday ‘Knight’ Live! Taylor campaign hosting lunch reception with Donald Trump Jr. in Virginia Beach Chesapeake Restaurant Week is underway with over 20 participating establishments Virginia Beach Schools looking to fill multiple positions Power outage in East Ocean View caused by transformer fire Man found shot at Shop N Go in Norfolk Police: Arrest made after Hampton officer assaulted Some Chesapeake teachers will have to come back to high schools as students return More than 1 million votes cast in North Carolina Murder suspect falls through ceiling during attempt to hide from Durham County deputies Newsfeed Now: Security guard charged with murder; 91-year-old lives out dream to vote Pfizer coronavirus vaccine won’t be available before Election Day, CEO confirms ‘Fake’ fugitive agents burst into Memphis apartment, sparking gunfire, police say Second stimulus checks: Why a relief deal appears unlikely before Election Day 19-year-old Hampton man arrested after September shooting on West Queen Street Virginia Oct. 16 COVID-19 update: 1,183 new cases, 20 new deaths reported statewide Friday President Trump tweets fake Twitter sabotage story Tribute to fallen Newport News police officer Katie Thyne unveiled at local Mission BBQ Families struggle to pay bills during coronavirus pandemic No injuries after small fire at Crown Fried Chicken in Newport News Indianapolis Colts say ‘several individuals’ have tested positive for the coronavirus Lemur stolen from the San Francisco Zoo found safe BLOG: Rain and colder weather on the way Trump praises task force for killing suspect, says they did not want to arrest him ‘Do not shame people that catch COVID’: 26-year-old coronavirus survivor shares her journey Firefighters respond to fire on Jefferson Avenue Sentara Healthcare calling for renewed focus on cybersecurity this month IOW task force member removed after saying Black members should ‘stop whining’ about Confederate monument Woman sentenced to 23 years for role in child pornography case Police: 7-year-old Chicago girl forced to perform sex act live on remote learning Why experts say you should be concerned with the latest COVID-19 case spike