WAVY.com Articles: August 3, 2021

UPDATE: Senior Alert canceled after missing Loudoun County man found safely ‘I want to be an inspiration to others’: Lee on making history in Tokyo Juvenile injured in shooting in Portsmouth Tuesday Local governments in NC bring back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases surge in the unvaccinated NJ Gov. Murphy, alongside governors of CT, RI, PA, call on Cuomo to resign 3 injured after iceberg wall collapses at Titanic Museum Attraction McAuliffe and Youngkin continue to spar over debates in Virginia governor’s race ‘It was a dream come true’: Carey reflects on winning gold April Ross is beach volleyball’s last woman standing with past medals No injuries after fire damages Parksley home Heavy rain possible Wednesday morning. Flooding possible. 4 taken to hospital after crash in Norfolk Va. Republicans look to end enhanced unemployment benefits, increase funding to prevent payroll tax hike Gus Kenworthy and Laurie Hernandez bond over balance beam H2O for Heroes: Donation drive for first responders offering free subs in exchange for bottled water NCDOT to close Woodville Road in Perquimans Co. till December ‘They are a collapse hazard’: Kill Devil Hills officials warn against digging holes too deep 4 major companies announce updated mask policies Cuomo sexual harassment report: Read the full findings of New York AG’s investigation Suspected COVID cases in tigers prompt San Diego Zoo exhibit closure Kentucky man dies after kayak capsizes in Pamlico Sound Olympic gold medalist says swim races ‘not clean’ Tyler, the Creator to stop by Chartway Arena in March for ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ tour Proposal to force the return of DMV walk-ins introduced amid COVID resurgence On National Night Out, a community activist calls for major reforms on how the region responds to gun violence Residents concerned with possible apartment complex replacing old school building in Norfolk Northam announces new historical markers highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander history National Weather Service: Tornado touched down near Corolla Sunday Gov. Northam, Dr. Fauci hold ‘tele-townhall’ to discuss importance of COVID-19 vaccine Head of rental management group says concern over evictions is overblown Day 12: What to watch Tuesday night, Wednesday morning at the Tokyo Olympics Black realtor, client handcuffed during home showing after report of break-in Raleigh drum major shot, killed while doing volunteer work Cuomo sexual harassment report response: ‘I never touched anyone inappropriately’ Arkansas woman arrested after mother found mummified, wrapped in newspaper Experts urge Congress to focus on domestic terrorism fight Former Georgia deputy connected to ‘extremist’ group sentenced to prison on weapons conviction President Biden calls on New York Governor Cuomo to step down Plastic podiums, recycled medals, cardboard beds part of Tokyo Games’ sustainability plan Man taped to seat on Frontier flight after allegedly groping, assaulting flight attendants While all eyes are on Tokyo, nearby the largest US overseas naval base stands ready Cuomo harassment scandal: Who is NY Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, next in line for governor’s office? New York Republicans and Democrats call on Gov. Cuomo to resign after investigation ‘Mama has no energy, Dada’s resting,’ Family battles COVID-19 together in hospital ‘Completely violated’: Cuomo sexually harassed NY state trooper several times, AG report says No masks, more than 60,000 fans: Doctors concerned ahead of massive Garth Brooks concert Disneyland launches ‘Magic Key’: What to know about the new annual pass replacement program What would it take to impeach Gov. Cuomo? Police: Man accused of breaking into car, using stolen credit card Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis asks $10M for Hawaii retreat ‘It could happen again’: El Paso honors victims of mass shooting, decries anti-immigrant vitriol Relive Simone Biles’ Olympic beam routine in primetime Hampton Roads faith leaders continue to push COVID-19 vaccine in Black communities Blog: Here Comes The Rain! Behind the scenes of broadcasting the Tokyo Olympics during a pandemic Man dies, another sustains life-threatening injuries after single-vehicle crash in Hampton Busch Gardens Williamsburg named ‘World’s Most Beautiful Park’ for 31st year Frontier Airlines announces non-stop flights from Norfolk to Miami for as low as $29 Kitty Hawk reinstates indoor mask mandate for town facilities What to watch Tuesday night, Wednesday morning at the Tokyo Olympics WAVY’s Marielena Balouris gets tour of Japanese Navy base ‘Can we have two golds?’: Why two high jumpers opted to share Olympic medal in heartwarming video Sumo scare? Riders say horses might be spooked by statue NC COVID-19 August 3 update: Hospitalization rises to over 1,400, positivity rate up at 10.8% Reck on the Road: Lotus Garden Park In The Kitchen: Waffles Deluxe! 19th Annual Wine, Women, & Fishing Tournament Back to School Hacks Ahead of Tax Free Weekend Olympic families find solace, create bonds far from Tokyo Mother of US Olympian Raven Saunders has died, family says Virginia August 3 COVID-19 update: 1,403 new cases, hospitalizations jump by 109 patients to 642 total Drinking party at Olympic village lands athletes in trouble for violating COVID-19 protocols Biles returns to competition with a bronze medal and a smile Mask mandates back in effect in some NC counties Hit-and-run driver strikes 15-year-old bicyclist in Norfolk US sends more than 110M COVID-19 vaccines to 60 countries Money over pandemic: Political struggle remains at forefront for Tokyo Olympics Tyson Foods to require all US employees to get vaccinated California neighbors get typhus after disposing of dead rats 3 employees shot, suspected gunman killed at SmileDirectClub warehouse Newsfeed Now: COVID-19 puts man in ICU for 4 months and counting; Country music star tips waitress $1,000 NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof to enter indoor restaurants, venues, gyms Woman shot Monday night on E. Olney Road in Norfolk Tokyo Olympic organizers crack down on COVID-19 protocol violators White House national climate advisor meeting with Rep. Luria, students at Bay Foundation’s Brock Center The 2021 summer COVID case surge is already worse than 2020’s. How is that possible? Rough arrest caught on camera; five Miami officers facing charges Tennessee won’t incentivize COVID shots, but pays to vaccinate cows Jamaica’s Thompson-Herah speeds to 2nd Olympic sprint sweep Lynchburg man facing hate crime charge after teen assaulted, police say Shifting travel guidelines, passport backlog causing issues for travelers Blog: The Wet Weather Cometh! Former Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe going to trial on corruption charges Art of the drink: The way of tea Mu wins gold for US in women’s 800 meters VA begins processing disability claims for conditions related to particulate matter exposure Mao pins worn by Chinese athletes may test Olympic rules Sussex Co. Sheriff’s Office postpones National Night Out event Tuesday due to rising virus cases Australia: Athletes sorry for room damage, mascots ‘unharmed’ Belarus sprinter says punishment awaited her back home EXPLAINER: What exactly are track’s testosterone rules? Chesapeake’s Grant Holloway moves on to finals in 110m hurdles at Olympics Weightlifter Hubbard shy about making history as a transgender Olympian Best race ever? Warholm wins record-setting hurdles race Two have life-threatening injuries after crash at LaSalle Ave. and Settlers Landing Road in Hampton Clean, repeat: At Tokyo Games, virus is Olympians’ chief foe Watch: Warholm annihilates own 400m hurdles world record Photos: Biles caps incredible comeback story on medal stand Simone Biles wins bronze medal on balance beam after returning to competition Overnight double shooting in Norfolk leaves one man with life-threatening injuries Big Blue 5K will be VB-based J&A Racing’s 1st event since pandemic restrictions were lifted