WAVY.com Articles: September 17, 2020

Democratic and Republican leaders express willingness to work together on stimulus relief bill Organization rescues animals of all sizes from wildfires raging across the West U.S. Marshals arrest 262 suspects, find 5 missing children in Oklahoma operation FBI director testifies before House Homeland Security Committee Michelob Ultra looking to pay ‘chief exploration officer’ $50K to visit national parks Hurricane Teddy strengthens to Category 4 storm; Tropical Depression 22 forms in Gulf of Mexico VDOT gives official go-ahead to start construction on $3.8B HRBT expansion project NC allows some schools to reopen for in-person class; Elizabeth City schools to hold emergency planning meeting JCC Police ask for help identifying bank robbery suspect Native American ancestral remains, artifacts returned to U.S. soil With inclement weather, flooding expected, some Hampton Roads school divisions alter Friday schedule Washington Huddle: Jake’s Fantasy Takes Week 2 ‘The waters are about to get much muddier’: VCU doctor shares concerns as flu season collides with COVID-19 ‘You can see the ash falling’: Virginia Red Cross volunteers help evacuees during devastating wildfires Calls for government officials to step in as death toll rises at Deerfield Correctional Center Majority of Virginians against COVID-19 vaccine requirement, 40% unlikely to get one if available today, VCU poll finds Scammers are exploiting this PayPal policy to rip off online shoppers, BBB says Man dies in shooting on E. Little Creek Road in Norfolk VB School Board meets Thursday, but keeps return-to-school schedule the same Congress still can’t compromise on a COVID-19 relief bill University of Virginia discovers cluster of coronavirus cases at residence hall Ahead of election, US judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail Wildfire smoke forces closure of Yosemite, two other national parks What does the orange dot on my iPhone mean? New unmanned helicopter added at Naval Station Norfolk It could be months before rapid COVID-19 testing is widespread in Virginia, VDH says Blue Bell to pay $17.25M in criminal penalties after 2015 listeria contamination ‘Forrest Gump’ author Winston Groom dies Cash App con could wipe out your bank account Project aims to tell the story of all 400,000 members of US military killed in World War II Naval Station Norfolk wins 2020 Commander in Chief’s Award for Installation Excellence Ellen to discuss controversy when her show premieres on Monday Second stimulus checks: Will we see a new direct payment before Election Day? DRONE VIDEO: High waters at Fish River after Hurricane Sally Virginia Tech safety Devon Hunter suspended ‘indefinitely’ after arrest on felony strangulation charge EPA approves Pine-Sol to kill coronavirus on surfaces Man dies after crash on Tidewater Drive in Norfolk WJCC releases update on Path 1 of Return to Learn program, plans to announce Path 2 Backlash after Virginia Wesleyan deletes comments from social media post on discrimination, prejudice Senators push bipartisan plan to ‘finish fixing’ the FAFSA Portsmouth’s largest city-owned cemetery called an ‘eyesore, a disgrace’ Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation to host free webinars to educate, raise awareness Senior Living: Autumn Care of Chesapeake Senior Living: Help With Hearing Loss Senior Living: Personal In-Home Care Service with Seniorcorp Senior Living: A Touch of Loving Care Senior Living: The Bridge Between Hospital and Home Senior Living: Compassionate Senior Care Senior Living: Support for Active Seniors Senior Living: Estate Planning and Elder Law Senior Living: Active Senior Living Man sentenced to 1 year 6 months active time for fatal pedestrian crash Governor Northam has proclaimed Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in Virginia Hampton Roads Workforce Council Partners with ‘EVMS Minus 9 to 5’ to host virtual hiring series for early childhood educators Claims of ICE detention center hysterectomies spark investigations Facebook launches new platform, William & Mary part of pilot program Disturbing details emerge in court following the death of toddler at Norfolk daycare Norfolk Festevents postpones Virginia Children’s Festival and Fall Wine Festival amid coronavirus pandemic Group of senators pressure DEA to prioritize opioid epidemic during pandemic Court denies effort to get Kanye West back on Virginia ballot Virginia Beach man charged with murder after telling police he found woman’s body in hotel room Trump announces ‘1776 Commission’ to promote ‘patriotic education’ Mexico: Border travel restrictions again extended, now in place through October Travel restrictions between Canada, US hurting local economies, lawmakers say Heavy rain expected tonight, tidal flooding this weekend Body of missing Raleigh man found in Virginia, police say 14-year-old shot in Portsmouth, car crashes while on the way to the hospital, police say Police release suspect vehicle information in shooting of 1-year-old in Portsmouth Northam, VB mayoral candidate Wagner join local healthcare officials for COVID-19 roundtable VHSL approves ‘Championships + 1’ format, Va. high school sports to start in December Virginia man charged with raping woman he met on dating app Walmart raising hourly wages for some employees Watch: Hilarious Zoom spoof celebrates return of Big Ten football ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris arrested, charged in child porn case Woman killed by man in Chesapeake murder-suicide was ‘just a good human being,’ friend says Rare blue moon to brighten night sky this Halloween Legal Matters: GAP Insurance New Treatment for Depression IAHR: Bob Biedron and Tyler Arnold Pet Pal: Furgus and Farkle Smithfield High School staff member tests positive for COVID-19 North Carolina public schools now able to implement Plan A for elementary schools Live Music: Starcoast Big Game Bound Week 2: Who started strong and who struggled Hurricane Teddy becomes major storm, expected to grow to Category 4 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Rock and Roll HOF AG Barr calls coronavirus lockdowns ‘greatest intrusion’ on civil liberties since slavery Select garages open for residents ahead of expected flooding in Hampton Roads Jim Carrey to play Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live Newsfeed Now: Western wildfires continue to burn; Hurricane Sally leaves behind massive damage in Alabama/Florida Virginia Sept. 17 COVID-19 update: Cases staying around 1K per day, another 36 new deaths reported; VB, Norfolk almost in positivity ‘green zone’ United Cajun Navy helps rescue hurricane survivors stranded in floodwater Boy sends ‘Baby Yoda’ to keep Oregon firefighters company on the front line Police identify body pulled from water in Croatan Beach area of VB Man shot Wednesday night on Rolfe Street in Hampton Blog: Heavy rain increases Thursday, flooding possible Electronic gaming machines in Va. face ban next year What are the rules on masks in schools? It varies. Democrats and Republicans question CDC head over coronavirus vaccine Tracking the Tropics: Sally weakens to depression, still soaking Alabama, Georgia with heavy rain Police: 17-year-old girl found safe after Amber Alert issued in Stafford County ‘We’re absolutely shaken up’ Suffolk FOP president says after cruiser shot 3 times