WAVY.com Articles: September 22, 2020

Virtual school overload giving your kids ‘v-school-itis’? We’ve got help! Amtrak to restore Virginia train services with new safety initiatives Suffolk Police release pictures of several people of interest in August robbery, stabbing Hampton crews respond to house fire Tuesday afternoon Analysts break down why NC Senate debate may have swayed undecided voters toward Cunningham President Trump talks Supreme Court nominee, election, coronavirus and football in NewsNation interview Reese’s launches big cups with pretzels because ‘we’re all feeling a little bit salty’ in 2020 Filler-Corn releases statement on lack of disclosure of Virginia House member’s reported COVID-19 positive diagnosis After eliminating 7 sports, W&M opens listening session, virtual conversation to address concerns VB council approves plan for controversial 22-floor, $250M expansion to upscale retirement community ODU officials: Shots fired near campus Tuesday afternoon Court denies Gloucester School Board’s effort to appeal ruling declaring bathroom ban unconsitutional in Grimm case Town of Hertford extends curfew related to increase in gun violence VB schools welcomes back first phase of students, hundreds more to come next week Bicyclist struck by truck, pinned under vehicle for more than an hour Watermen cite significant loss of income after raw sewage dumped in Nansemond River VB emergency management director recognized as best in the state FBI seeks more potential victims in ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris child porn case BAE shipyard in Norfolk suing Navy for $1.2M for work done on USS Bataan Key moments from Tuesday night’s NC Senate debate Top tweets from the #NCSenateDebate Tillis, Cunningham square off in second US Senate debate; address vacant Supreme Court seat, marijuana legalization Nexstar Media Group/Emerson Poll shows majority of North Carolinians support legalization of medical marijuana Biggest ship to ever dock on East Coast lands at Port of Virginia Poll: Did Tillis or Cunningham win Tuesday night’s North Carolina Senate debate? Immigration agency bans in-person interpreters at asylum interviews due to coronavirus fears Pelosi announces bipartisan deal to avoid shutdown Giraffe watch 2020? Zoo home to April the Giraffe anticipates another birth 4 charged in death of man found burning in Iowa ditch Norfolk Animal Care Center lowers adoption fees to $35 for limited promotion Virginia House committee votes to kill bill on reducing charge for assaulting police Man accused of severing phone, internet cables at Richmond law firm sought by police 10th inmate with COVID-19 dies at Deerfield Correctional Center Admirals gearing up for late start to ECHL season Suffolk Art Gallery reopens with few restrictions Police: Target employee charged with embezzlement of Suffolk distribution center Cal Cunningham speaks to FOX8 about how growing up in Lexington shaped his values Senator Thom Tillis speaks to FOX8 about how his personal life shapes his political goals ‘We want them to survive’: More Virginia small businesses can now apply for this grant More details in the tragic death of 3-year-old who died after shooting himself at VB apartment President Trump sets date to announce SCOTUS pick as GOP locks in votes needed to confirm nominee Looking to buy a home in Hampton Roads? Experts break down the red hot, unprecedented local real estate market Virginia based FEMA K9 team assists in Oregon wildfire search efforts Undecided voters give live reaction to Tillis-Cunningham debate The ‘Me-15’ room: How Chesapeake nurses are recharging ‘Poker run’ to be held this weekend for family of 9-year-old shot and killed in July in Chowan County Does the coronavirus spread easily among children? UPDATE: Canadian woman accused of mailing ricin to Trump, South Texas authorities identified by CBP head NC man had 133 child sex crime victims, bond remains at $20M, sheriff says Civil rights leader Rev. Robert Graetz passes away at 92 Maine to use ranked choice voting for presidential election K-9 finds missing child who was lost in the woods, crying Independent consultant to review evidence in Wisconsin police shooting of Jacob Blake Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval Vote America makes push on Nat’l Voter Registration Day Mnuchin and Powell on pandemic progress: US economy is improving, but still fragile Man who claimed he was a passenger in fatal I-64 crash now charged with DUI as the driver Hampton Police locate 13-year-old girl who ran away from home Leatherback sea turtle humanely euthanized after washing ashore for 2nd time What can Democrats do in response to Trump’s Supreme Court pick? These three scenarios are getting attention Photos: Australian rescuers save 25 of 270 stranded whales so far Watch: Bear cub tries to get into Colorado home Group of dads tackle man accused of peeping on teen in Cracker Barrel restroom in SC ‘Uber for evictions:’ Startup raising eyebrows for listing tenant removal gig jobs Texas man who sought to kill, rape and eat a child sentenced to 40 years in federal prison Full List: Bed Bath & Beyond plans to close these stores by the end of 2020 Tillis and Cunningham spar police reform, Supreme Court pick Border Patrol agent stabbed; migrant assailant shot and killed, CBP says ‘Tell my mom I love her’: Graphic body camera video shows police officer shooting 13-year-old boy with autism Delaware family discovers WWII heirloom tucked away in a box Dog trapped in 30-foot hole lured to safety with beef jerky Florida man claims dolphin attacked him off of Sand Key 20,000 American flags placed near White House to remember lives lost to coronavirus Got A Teen With Time On Their Hands? YVCHR Can Make It Count! Reck On the Road: ‘The Road to Cabazon’ Avoiding Common Mask Mistakes Treating Vein Disease Virginia colleges refinancing to free up funds during pandemic Gov. Cooper announces additional $40 million COVID relief for small businesses White House press secretary holds briefing NC Sept. 22 COVID-19 update: Gov. Cooper gives Tuesday briefing as state health officials report over 1,100 new cases, 39 additional deaths Learning pods can make educational inequities worse. Here’s a better way to create one Trump to hold campaign event in Newport News Friday Tonight on NewsNation: President Trump’s first prime-time sit down interview after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Costco brings back wine advent calendars for $99.99 NFL fines coaches $100,000 for failing to wear masks on the sidelines Arrest warrant issued after man who revved truck into crowd of VB protesters fails to show up for court again Virginia Sept. 22 COVID-19 update: 872 new cases, 39 new deaths statewide; spike of 146 new cases in Southampton County CDC warns Americans to ‘avoid’ trick-or-treating for Halloween Newsfeed Now: Officer saves 2-year-old boy; WWII canteen returned to family Body of missing minor pulled from James River after police chase Man accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of candy from Richmond gas station Caught on Camera: Arkansas officer saves two-year-old boy choking on piece of candy ‘Dreamer’ worries about DACA with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing WWII veteran’s canteen found in St. Louis, makes its way back to Oklahoma Hokies All Access Minute – September 21, 2020 Poisonous mushrooms found in stomach of murdered Indiana man, court documents say ‘Dreadhead Cowboy’ taken into custody after riding horse on Chicago expressway Hurricane Sally reveals ship submerged for decades Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day Missouri teen finds fossilized mastodon tooth in river Man accused of trying to kidnap 2-year-old from car backing out of California parking spot Canadian woman suspected of mailing ricin to Trump, South Texas officials linked to her 2019 arrest, deportation Fans show up outside Allegiant Stadium to support Raiders for season opener Pres. Trump takes aim at China in UN General Assembly address Unmanned systems center will bring 250-plus new jobs to Hampton Blog: Ahoy! Nice Weather Ahead! Police: Man stole ‘casino-style slot machine’ from Norfolk 7-Eleven Dare County Public Schools to discuss return to in-person learning following green light from Gov. Cooper Breonna Taylor case: Louisville police chief declares state of emergency for department ahead of update Hokies get set to play host to NC State in season opener Saturday night JMU students to return for in-person learning month after surge in cases Tracking the Tropics: Beta brings heavy rain, flash floods to Texas New Hampshire man wins contest with 1-ton pumpkin VBCPS to discuss possible reopening plans, pre-school through second grade could return next Tuesday Hispanic Heritage: Honoring indigenous culture through pyrography Committee launched encouraging voters vote ‘No’ to Norfolk casino Researchers complete survey of new shipwreck in the York River