WAVY.com Articles: July 12, 2021

Washington Football Team president rules out nickname ‘Warriors’ for franchise’s next identity Pasquotank Confederate monument will soon head to private property in Nixonton Virginia Task Force 2 returns to VB after aiding search efforts at collapsed Surfside condo Indiana congressman calls for further investigation into UFO sightings ‘We all quit’: Burger King workers leave now-viral message on store sign Bronx shooting: Teen in livery cab shot, killed by men on scooters Every week is Shark Week for researchers in Morehead City Man killed, woman injured in shooting on 28th Street in Newport News Virginia mental health hospitals halt admissions; Ex-staff says shortages, safety issues are not new ‘Ringleader’ for cartel-linked fentanyl, heroin ring in Newport News and NC sentenced to 33 years James City County police safely locate missing 24-year-old woman Sentara officials: Some member information released after cybersecurity issue with Optima Health vendor Norfolk babysitter charged in 2-year-old’s death also accused of injuring two other children who were in her care Chopper 10: Serious crash in New Kent County July 12, 2021 FBI releases new videos, photos of suspects assaulting federal officers during attack on U.S. Capitol Community Connection: Suffolk Art League Accepting Applications for Art Camp ‘Rest free, sweet girl’: Wounded wild horse Lizzie euthanized Help wanted: Cities scramble to fill public works positions as hurricane season heats up Norfolk police chief believes increase in gun violence can be linked to stimulus checks, systemic issues 24-year-old Hampton man sentenced to 30 years for involvement in 36th Street Bang Squad gang 1 person shot on Granby Street in Norfolk ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic launches ‘Bachelor King’ contest to find new husband Activists call for community, police and city leaders to come together after violent weekend in Norfolk Illinois teen survives after being sucked into culvert Subway giving away free sandwiches for 1 day only Fewer than 1 in 5 Americans still social distancing, poll says South Carolina mayor indicted on embezzlement, misconduct in office charges Health experts keeping an eye on new ‘Lambda’ COVID-19 variant One-third of officers left South Carolina forces during pandemic — What the state is doing to recruit J&J vaccine may pose ‘small’ risk of rare disorder, CDC says Drake Bell of ‘Drake and Josh’ sentenced on charges of crimes against a child Hampton City Schools hosting hiring event ahead of upcoming school year Backstreet Boys back in Las Vegas for a Christmas residency Migrant smuggling kingpin is among border’s 10 Most Wanted criminals Paul Orndorff, wrestling legend known as ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ dies at 71 Family cat finds mountain lion hiding under home’s deck Time running out to have NC kids get COVID vaccine before school starts in fall ‘Broadway in Norfolk’ returns to Chrysler Hall for upcoming season Person with gunshot wound walks into hospital after shooting, car crash in Portsmouth ‘Our lives have forever changed’: Parents of 3-year-old who drowned in backyard pool work to save other lives Lawmakers examine income eligibility for SNAP as Americans face tough decision Man, woman arrested in connection with stolen tracker batteries in Gloucester Photos: Wildfires rage across the West amid another heat wave, drought More and more Mexican nationals arriving at migrant border camp in Tijuana Highly contagious delta variant could prove tougher to diagnose, experts say Class action lawsuit filed over hair care products causing baldness and scalp damage Lawsuit aims to force Virginia House elections in 2021, 2022 and 2023 Public warned of 4 possible wolf-German shepherd hybrid dogs on the loose in Orange County, NC Child tax credit payments going out this week. See how much you qualify for Virginia Beach woman sentenced to 25 days for DUI crash involving 2 state police vehicles Police investigating overnight robbery at Hampton 7-Eleven US Customs officers find meth shipment hidden inside peanut shells Six children injured in golf cart incident at Jellystone Campground in Virginia Hampton tax preparer convicted of filing false tax returns Durham police officer appears before judge on sex offense, kidnapping charges VIDEO: Momma deer comes running to check on crying newborn boy Border Patrol agent charged with helping smugglers get loads of cocaine past South Texas checkpoint Norfolk teacher accused of arson in West Ghent denied bond NC COVID-19 July 12 update: 562 new cases, positivity rate at 4.5% Virginia COVID-19 July 12 update: 183 new cases, nearly 4.5 million fully vaccinated 3 children and 1 adult killed in I-64 crash in New Kent County; 1 hospitalized Olympian Allison Schmitt: ‘Amazing honor’ to be Team USA captain 25-year-old man arrested after robbery attempt in Newport News Police investigating after woman found dead on Hillside Avenue in Norfolk New health department dashboard shows vaccinated Virginians make up less than 1% of COVID-19 cases Splash into Summer Fun! Military Minute: Crochet Dragons Local Unemployment Recovery In The Kitchen: Seafood Mac ‘N’ Cheese Police: Man arrested after ‘brutal assault’ of 83-year-old man in Newport News, kidnapping of woman ‘I couldn’t believe it’: Florida family finds giant hole in backyard ‘I couldn’t do anything,’ says Kansas mother after 3-year-old dies following dental procedure Staffing shortages impact customers, wait times at NC DMV 2 correctional officers speak out about staffing shortages in North Carolina prisons Demonstrators in Cuba protest shortages, rising prices Explainer: How will the virus emergency affect the Olympics? Woman uses boiling water and sugar to kill husband, gets life sentence Newsfeed Now: More than 150,000 acres burning in Oregon; 9-year-old spreads awareness for diabetes community WATCH IT BACK: Tampa celebrates Lightning with championship boat parade Man dies after being hit by car on Tidewater Drive in Norfolk Former football player says University of Kansas ignored harassment complaints NAS Oceana ready for return of air show this September Blog: Break From The Tropics, But Not The Humidity! Northam proposes spending $353 million of American Rescue Plan funding for small business help Newport News PD’s domestic violence unit adds experienced detective to investigate abuse allegations Grief counselors are in short supply as gun violence rises Norfolk Public Schools holding virtual job fair on Thursday, registration deadline is Monday ‘Someone worthy’: Salon owner sells business to employee for $1 Deputies receive 100-plus tips after elderly couple killed in NC home NC and local health experts urge regular and COVID-19 vaccinations for teens ahead of fall school year Search in Florida condo collapse to take weeks; deaths reach 90 Trump lawyers might be penalized over Michigan election case