WAVY.com Articles: July 17, 2021
July 17
Data highlights pay gap between employees and CEOs of Virginia-based publicly traded companies
2 arrested after police pursuit in Norfolk ends in multi-vehicle crash in Portsmouth
Police: 3 people shot outside Washington Nationals’ third base gate; game suspended
Expert pushes for more cops, suggests refocusing criminal justice system on preventative over punitive measures
Nine Rosebud Sioux children finally back home after deaths at boarding school
Florida man steals alligator from golf course, tries ‘teaching it a lesson’ by throwing it on roof of bar
Stolen firearm used in accidental shooting while filming TikTok video in Virginia Beach
Local athletic trainer shares her story of surviving cancer
Combat veteran working to save homeless shelter, facing roadblocks along the way
Beloved Alabama officer surprised with wheelchair accessible van
Drew Robinson, MLB player who survived suicide attempt, retires to join SF Giants front office
Theft of $8,000 puppy caught on camera at Illinois mall
Colorado man arrested after jumping fence; attempting to board moving airplane
Multiple boats burn on California lake, float around while ablaze
Good Samaritan saves teenage girl from violent attack, restrains suspect who rammed his vehicle
Florida man crashes through St. Pete airport gate, boards Coast Guard plane
Home from 1991 film ‘My Girl’ hits market in Florida, becomes most popular listing at Realtor.com
Vehicle submerged in Colorado pool inspires perfect response from local police
Jack in the Box trolls McDonald’s over ‘broken’ ice cream machines on TikTok
Mom asks for help celebrating 13-year-old daughter’s birthday after continuous bullying at school
Common cholesterol drugs may significantly reduce risk of death from COVID-19
Dental office worker accused of stealing $22K, pulling 13 teeth from patient
Gas prices near highest level in 4 years in NC, other parts of US
Water main break closed Power Plant Parkway in Hampton
VSP locates missing Spotsylvania County woman
First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID-19, officials say
Nonprofit food pantry gets free HVAC system installed
Body confirmed as missing man swept away in Pamunkey River in New Kent
PPB: 8 injured in downtown shooting
82-year-old woman fatally shot by son in Chesapeake, police say
VIDEO: Car crashes into home during overnight hit-and-run in Virginia Beach
Perseid meteor shower 2021: Here’s when to watch
State Police: Driver falls asleep, crashes into tow truck at HRBT overnight
Blog: Some Relief in Sight
4 families displaced after overnight apartment fire in Chesapeake
Police investigating homicide on 17th Street in Newport News
Virginia Beach spending $400,000 to help provide bonuses for those who fill tourism-related jobs
Kyle Battle Signs undrafted deal with Yankees
‘We’re hoping that it reopens at some point’: Historic diner in Newport News up for sale
Coast Guard saves woman who was swept out to sea from Metompkin Inlet