WAVY.com Articles: September 30, 2020

Twitter removes 130 accounts for trying to ‘disrupt the public conversation’ during debate State Fair of Virginia cancelation impacts economy, workers — but hope is not lost Watch the full interview: Dr. Birx answers COVID-19 questions on NewsNation Driver found guilty in crash that killed Hanover Fire Lt. Brad Clark Louisa County vape shop busted for selling crystal meth, cocaine, LSD and THC oil Stayin’ Alive: Virginia Opera’s alternative fall series Newport News Fall Festival Online Vendor Market Surry County to host free COVID-19 testing Saturday Federal judge questions North Carolina absentee rule change Gloucester first responders remind drivers to move over after close call at crash scene Virginia NAACP says constitutional amendment on the ballot would adversely affect Black voters VB Crime Solvers asking for help finding man missing since 2009 Dominion Energy releases app for paying bills, reporting outages and more Despite COVID-19, Leishman’s celebrity golf tournament still going strong Seagram’s heir sentenced to prison in branded sex slave case Biden nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Industry leaders bullish on border manufacturing, chances of ‘reshoring’ jobs from China Are kids safe from coronavirus in school? Dr. Birx answers COVID-19 questions tonight on NewsNation Average of the polls: President Trump needs numbers to move to repeat 2016 upset Proud Boys member Alan Swinney arrested on 12 charges Dr. Birx: In-person learning should be a school-by-school decision 7 people shot at funeral home in Milwaukee, suspect wanted Timothy Ray Brown, 1st person cured of HIV, dies of cancer at California home Stimulus check update: Pelosi, Mnuchin do not reach agreement Trump insists he’s always denounced white supremacist groups Park service bars access to site of border wall protests in Arizona Severe lice infestation linked to girl’s death; Georgia parents charged Gray ‘foul-mouthed’ parrots separated at zoo after encouraging each other to swear Jetpacks to the rescue on Britain’s mountains Yes, Virginia, there are partisan election monitors ‘Cake Boss’ star Buddy Valastro fears he won’t bake again after grisly bowling injury City of Newport News opens Denbigh Workforce Center to assist unemployed residents amid pandemic Hampton Fire honors longtime member, one of first female Hampton Police Division officers SCOTUS nominee meets with more GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill as Democrats decline meetings Over 92% of Class of 2020 graduated on time in Virginia, says state superintendent Bill making Virginia localities responsible for protest damage stalls Lawsuits challenge Virginia’s sexual orientation protections J&A Racing adapting to pandemic with virtual events; hoping to bring back in-person races soon With wait lists for emergency child care, Virginia lawmakers could increase funding Coronavirus stimulus vote delayed in US House, Mnuchin says agreement reached on checks if there is a deal Trump to hold rallies in Wisconsin areas labeled COVID-19 ‘red zones’ by White House task force Inclusive emojis: Transgender flag, male bride among new icons expected in next iPhone OS Biden on Proud Boys: ‘Cease and desist. The American people will decide next POTUS’ Ford recalls over 700,000 vehicles because backup cameras can go dark Senate passes bill to avoid government shutdown hours before deadline Members of Congress want FBI to do more to combat white supremacists NC MedAssist to provide free over-the-counter medicine for those in need Mistakes you should avoid when sending in your absentee ballot Record turnout: 1.8 million have already voted in presidential election Portsmouth Public Schools announces free ‘Desks 4 Kids’ giveaway for residents ODU football coach Ricky Rahne discusses Monarchs canceled season Local detox center working to meet increased demand of alcohol and drug abuse since pandemic began ODU to open School of Cybersecurity, first of its kind in the nation ‘People person’: Friend remembers postal worker who died after Portsmouth hit-and-run Video chat allows residents at Westminster Canterbury to tutor students Hampton family loses home in fire, school staff steps in to help 11 Democratic governors, including Virginia Gov. Northam, condemn efforts to delegitimize the electoral process WAVY team credits NSU education for success Republicans optimistic about president’s pick for Supreme Court; Democrats worry for ACA Fauci: Pandemic causing ‘historic decimation’ among Latinx community Veterans Affairs, legislators emphasize community after increase in veteran suicides Suffolk Center to host ‘Friday Night Frights Classic Horror Film Series’ in October Lawmakers react to unruly presidential debate Pamunkey Indian tribe wants 50% minority, 90% local workforce at proposed casino Riverside names new president, chief medical officer 2 Norfolk officers try to stop man attempting to rob VB ABC store Road closure on W. Military Highway in Chesapeake causes delays for motorists Man who died at Colley Avenue construction site identified, police say Commission on Presidential Debates to make format changes following first Trump-Biden debate Free Something in the Water mask giveaway happening this week in Virginia Beach NC moving into phase 3 reopening Friday, despite concerns with rising cases in northeast region FBI asks for nationwide help in identifying male who may have information in child sexual exploitation case A Decade of Cancer Treatment Innovation Riverside to host free drive-thru, walk-up flu shot clinics across the Penisula Tracking the Tropics: Development possible in Caribbean later this week or this weekend Deadline nears: How to submit your claim in Apple’s $500M iPhone slowdown settlement 2 tornadoes touched down in area Tuesday night, NWS confirms Vehicle goes off Norfolk bridge, lands upside down 40 feet below after crash Titans vs. Steelers game postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests More EBT benefits going out in Virginia on Wednesday to help families of virtual learning students How to get a $10 credit to spend on any purchase during Amazon Prime Day Could cats hold the key to a COVID-19 vaccine? Second stimulus checks: Here’s where we stand as September ends Retail showdown: Target Deal Days to be held same time as Amazon’s Prime Day sales After his big moment in 2016, Ken Bone watched the 2020 debate from home Woman will have multiple plastic surgeries to look like Kamala Harris, Texas surgeon says Judge delays release of Breonna Taylor grand jury recording until Friday Virginia Sept. 30 COVID-19 update: 755 new cases, 21 new deaths reported statewide Newsfeed Now: Presidential debate recap; DNA test reunites brothers Alabama man meets long-lost brother through DNA test AAMA shares importance of Hispanic Heritage Month Centerville Turnpike Bridge reopens after being stuck in open position for hours 19-year-old Appalachian State student dies of COVID-19 complications Country music singer-songwriter Mac Davis dies at 78 Blog: Cold Front Has Moved Offshore. Drier & Cooler Ahead. Break the Cycle: ‘Enough is Enough’ NNPD set to start initiatives for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Virginia House approves revised budget with focus on police reforms Study: Moderna coronavirus vaccine appears safe, shows signs of working in older adults Proud Boys revel in President Trump’s mention of group Foreign observers note ‘chaos,’ ‘rancor’ in US presidential debate Fact check: Trump’s false claims, interruptions overwhelm first presidential debate Trump to far-right extremists: ‘Stand back and stand by’ Local boating business boom during the pandemic Veterans Voices: Navy sailor creates nonprofit to bring joy to active duty service members Thousands out of work, but sales tax revenue up for some localities. Leaders point to Supreme Court