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WAVY.com Articles: September 10, 2020

September 10
Hampton Roads businesses ready to move forward after extra COVID-19 restrictions lifted NY firefighters organize 3,000 flag, twin tower display to honor 9/11 victims 700-pound ‘Honor Log’ carried in Virginia Beach in commemoration of 9/11 A new energy assistance program set to provide relief to Virginia households impacted by COVID-19 Over 10 percent of Oregon’s population – 500,000 people – forced to flee wildfires Biden leads President Trump by 7 points in Wisconsin: NewsNation/Emerson poll Texans remain in locker room for national anthem ahead of game against Chiefs Gloucester authorities need help identifying subjects with cat who stole from Walmart Gang member accused in vehicle shootout given 70-month sentence for firearm possession House committee pushes for Census deadline extension Coast Guard rescues mariner stranded near Fisherman’s Island Nearly 4,500 mail-in ballots cast in NC during past week Virginia House passes bill requiring employers to provide paid quarantine leave Virginia August revenue report shows slight decrease, but some collections remain steady Florida Sen. Rick Scott not giving up hope after GOP’s coronavirus relief bill fails Democrat Fairfax announces bid for Virginia governor Lawsuit: EPA fails to enforce Chesapeake Bay pollution caps First inmate tests positive for COVID-19 at Western Tidewater Regional Jail ‘Operation Home Alone 2’: Five suspected child predators arrested, including former detective Portland mayor bans cops from using tear gas during protests William & Mary athletes and alumni form ‘Save the Tribe 7’ after school announces upcoming cuts for some sports NASCAR playoffs head to Richmond for Saturday night Cup race 90-year-old homeowner taking on Norfolk City Hall after he says they damaged his property VBPS officials discuss equity policy implementation Virginia bill looks to make false 911 calls based on discrimination a hate crime Virginia Beach first-year teachers prepare to teach in ‘new normal’ Lincoln Military Housing terminates lease for Beach family who complained about mold Virginia Attorney General takes President Trump to combat efforts to slow US mail ahead of election Former Hokie Joey Slye stays with the Carolina Panthers Mail carrier shot four times in Chicago Playbook week 1 | Clemson eyes another national title run amid unprecedented season Candidate Profile: Steven DiFiore (NC Governor) Candidate Profile: Dan Forest (NC Governor) Candidate Profile: Al Pisano (NC Governor) Candidate Profile: Roy Cooper (NC Governor) Report: Salon owner in Nancy Pelosi controversy closing shop When will the smoke clear out? We asked the National Weather Service Candidate Profile: Daryl Farrow (NC 3rd District) Candidate Profile: Greg Murphy (NC 3rd District) Apple creates designer masks for employees Fugitive accused of raping 6-month-old baby, sharing videos is captured in Texas Candidate Profile: G.K. Butterfield (NC 1st District) Candidate Profile: Sandy Smith (NC 1st District) J. C. Penney reaches temporary deal to get out of bankruptcy Chiefs nix headdresses, face paint to start NFL season Candidate Profile: Cal Cunningham (NC Senate) Candidate Profile: Kevin Hayes (NC Senate) Candidate Profile: Thom Tillis (NC Senate) Virginia Senate committee kills bill eliminating qualified immunity for police Candidate Profile: Shannon Bray (NC Senate) Ex-DEA officer charged with cocaine distribution as part of ‘Blue Shame’ sting operation Twitter to label or remove misleading claims on vote results House fire in Portsmouth causes major damage, leaves residents displaced Sen. Lucas files motion to dismiss felony charges against her in Portsmouth Confederate monument case Gridlock continues as ‘skinny’ COVID-19 relief package fails Virginia Senate passes sweeping police reform bill Part of North King Street in Hampton to close for 5 days for flood reduction project Gov. Northam lifts extra COVID-19 restrictions for Hampton Roads Democrats demand action from the FCC to support Lifeline Program for low-income Americans Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center shelter looking for volunteers Facebook returns to its roots with launch of Campus for college students Virginia Tech tabbed Ace Custis as a special assistant to the head coach The NFL returns tonight on WAVY TV Lawsuit alleging private border wall violates U.S.-Mexico treaty appears headed to trial Will the Chiefs and Texans kneel to kick off the NFL season? NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace will not return to 43 car in 2021 Critically endangered newborn gorilla has died at New Orleans zoo Video: Middle school teacher eases students’ anxiety with rap about wearing masks Caught on camera: Man throws puppy 30 feet in air; now facing felony animal abuse charge Florida’s largest school district cuts ties with troubled online platform ‘You have to expect the unexpected’: Mahomes, Chiefs ready to start season during pandemic ‘Smoke cyclone:’ Airborne ash from California fires creates disturbing satellite image Group accused of stealing semi unaware they’re being recorded by owner’s GoPro, police say President Trump defends downplaying coronavirus threat during Thursday press conference Democrats reject scaled-back $500B virus relief bill in Senate vote as prospects dim for more aid before election Louisville kicks off season vs. in-state rival Hilltoppers Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson begin another title chase Doeren, Wolfpack aim for strong bounceback from 4-win season Chick-fil-A adding new menu items nationwide starting September 14 Suffolk man arrested on multiple charges including child abuse, assault, firearm violations Deformed tails of cougars in California indicate inbreeding that could lead to extinction Tracking the Tropics: 6 disturbances being monitored, one could impact Florida VP Mike Pence addresses cadets at Virginia Military Institute Direct flights to the West Coast from Richmond coming in December Sea butterflies wash up on North Carolina coast Rivers Casino Portsmouth to host virtual job info session with over 2,700 total jobs planned for city Roadwork in York County and Hampton on Rt. 134 expected to begin Monday Pet Pal: Ethel Be a Hunger Action Hero Fresh Produce and Artisan Foods Show and Tell: The Gift of Music NC COVID-19 Sept. 10 update: Cases on the rise with 1,222 newly reported, 32 additional deaths Big Game Bound Week 1: Kicking off Season 2 with new NFL analyst Home Depot expands Black Friday deals to last nearly 2 months amid pandemic Shooting on Margate Avenue in VB leaves teenager with injuries Vice President Mike Pence addresses cadets at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington How to order the ‘secret’ pumpkin pie Frappuccino at Starbucks Virginia Beach Boulevard water main repair cancelled due to weather Rite Aid Flu shots now available in Virginia Beach, officials recommend getting it early Virginia Sept. 10 COVID-19 update: New cases surpass 1K, 11 new deaths statewide — 2 in Hampton Roads Newsfeed Now: Wildfires rage on the West Coast; NFL season kicks off in Kansas City ‘You have to expect the unexpected’: Mahomes, Chiefs ready to start season during pandemic Woman sentenced to jail time for attacking McDonald’s employees because she didn’t get a cookie Fires without precedent rage in usually cool, wet Northwest California fire that killed 3 threatens thousands of homes In a year of social distancing, virus alters September 11, too Hometown Drug in Hopewell shut down by DEA Legal Aid Justice Center files class- action lawsuit against Hampton firm over debt collections Commonwealth clash kickoff between UVA & VT scheduled for Sept. 19 Does my employer have to tell everyone if a coworker has the virus? Trap set after tiger reportedly spotted in Knoxville, Tennessee National Toy Hall of Fame reveals the 12 toy finalists Kool & the Gang co-founder Ronald ‘Khalis’ Bell dies at 68 Richmond Region Tourism giving away ‘RVA’ masks at visitor centers Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious death NC State at Virginia Tech football game rescheduled Blog: More Flooding Possible Today. Paulette And Rene Likely Stay At Sea. Va. Beach Delegate Glenn Davis announces run for lieutenant governor Suffolk Superintendent requests in-person classes for special needs students; board tables issue until October VB school board votes to adopt equity policy for diversity and inclusion Gloucester County says sales tax referendum will be on November ballot