WAVY.com Articles: August 12, 2021

Convicted killer led out of Tennessee court wearing dead sergeant’s handcuffs Man says father’s ashes stolen from outside front door after FedEx failed to hold package Newport News man sentenced to 25 years for series of armed robberies at convenience stores VB police arrest “debug” man in connection with vandalism and theft Portsmouth Public Schools announce new hiring incentive program WJCC hosting back-to-school vaccine clinic Governor issues statewide school mask mandate. Virginia Beach School board member says hundreds of families will leave. Newport News hosting Shipbuilders’ Day job fair on Friday; will include COVID-19 vaccine Corruption trial digs into former Norfolk sheriff’s finances Woman arrested on assault and sexual battery charges following altercation with police in Suffolk VB City Council appoints former state delegate to vacant Kempsville seat Norfolk Animal Care Center at capacity; needs adopters and fosters US focuses on evacuating Americans from Afghanistan Firefighters respond to residential fire in Norfolk Residents call on Suffolk and Chesapeake to better handle stormwater runoff Suffolk Tourism hosting “Passport to the Regency Era” cultural events Report: Father of Britney Spears agrees to step down as conservator Las Vegas landlord accused of killing 2 tenants handled eviction ‘his way,’ DA says Naked man hid in room while woman used tanning bed at Spartanburg gym, police say UPDATE: Green Bay officers involved in killing Oneida Casino shooter will face no criminal charges Census map: See if your county grew or shrank from 2010 to 2020 The US has a new 5th largest city. Can you guess it? Fort Bragg troops among the 3,000 mobilizing to Afghanistan capital to evacuate some embassy staff All lanes open after multi-vehicle crash on I-64 at HRBT Newport News police hosting back-to-school events, including COVID-19 vaccine Municipal employees who aren’t fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be tested weekly in 6 Hampton Roads cities Tim Heaphy taking leave of absence to serve on Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack Census data: Redistricting fights start Census shows US is diversifying, white population shrinking ‘He was my miracle baby’: NY mother mourns loss of toddler mauled by dog Barring felony conviction or constitutional change, taxpayers to foot Cuomo’s roughly $50K pension NOAA predicts 70% chance of La Nina winter. Here’s what that means where you live Pumpkin spice is back! Dunkin’ unveiling new fall drinks next week Cats, dogs missing after transport truck crashes on NC interstate NC COVID-19 August 12 update: 5,900 new cases; 105 new hospitalizations Vaccine and mask requirements at local colleges & universities Four men face 15 charges each in 2011 killing of ODU student Christopher Cummings, nephew of Elijah Cummings Plexaderm 10-Minute-Challenge IAHR: Amanda Lowe Brooklyn Nine-Nine Pet Pal of the Week: Ace Masks will be mandated in all Virginia schools under new public health order 100% of ODU men’s hoops team, 98% of football team are vaccinated ‘We’re seeing them at unusual times of year now’: record number of RSV cases reported in ENC this month Dustin Tavella of Virginia Beach advances to next round on AGT Live Nation allows artists to set their own COVID protocols, including proof of vaccination Road rage incidents rise during pandemic Several major airlines are requiring employees to get vaccinated — and at least one more is looking at it ‘closely’ Every NC county but 2 now colored red on CDC’s latest COVID map Bidder offers up to $120 million for collapsed Florida condo site Ex-Portsmouth police officer charged with rape of teen pleads guilty to lesser charges Taco Bell’s new design looks like a taco bank, has a food elevator ‘You’ve already won’: Nightbirde’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ appearance brings Simon Cowell to tears Richmond man wanted for murdering father of five, family pleading for arrest Virginia August 12 COVID-19 update: 2,361 new cases reported, nearly 1K people now hospitalized 5 Must-See Beaches and Trails in Hampton Roads Fashion Forward Summer Trends Batter Up! Ballpark fun with the Norfolk Tides Live! on Atlantic brings the party to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Tasty Trends, Must-try Hampton Roads eateries Odds of asteroid Bennu slamming into Earth are higher but still slim Hochul plans to run for governor after finishing Cuomo’s term: ‘I am prepared for this’ Newsfeed Now: Newborn found inside dresser in alley; Man nurtures passion for pencil drawings William & Mary grad among Biden’s nominations for U.S. attorneys in Virginia ‘We all quit!’: Family Dollar employees walk off job, leave farewell note on door Man pleads guilty after gender reveal explosion, fined $620 TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRED 11 P.M. UPDATE: Hurricane Hunters find system near tropical storm strength Biden pushes for drug pricing reform while attempting to keep Democrats together on infrastructure deal ODU using virus relief funds to clear student debt from spring 2021 semester Blog: Dangerous Heat In The Region. Fred Weakens Briefly. Isle of Wight School Board talks masks, other back to school plans Thursday Suffolk schools to require masks inside division facilities for upcoming school year Science with Steve: It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity US officials monitor Afghanistan situation as Taliban makes advances Man arrested after shooting on S. Budding Avenue in Virginia Beach Person found dead after house fire on Somme Avenue in Norfolk; firefighter released after evaluation Local police officer comes in second racing neighborhood kids, but sees it as a victory Some concertgoers will have to be fully vaccinated or show proof of negative COVID test for shows in Hampton Roads Norfolk State ‘ahead of schedule’ in fall camp, Odums says ViBe Creative District Mural Festival: 10 artists, 10 murals, 10 days