WAVY.com Articles: July 21, 2021

Norfolk man pardoned after serving more than 22 years behind bars Clean beauty company donates 9,600 bars of soap to local nonprofits ECU’s Brody School of Medicine working to understand long-term COVID-19 symptoms Teen driver swerves to avoid squirrel, plows into home built by Abraham Lincoln’s ancestors City sues, county judge issues disaster declaration to stop feds from dropping off migrants apprehended elsewhere Pandemic brings surge of eating disorders among young people, experts say Returning to work, how to navigate the anxiety-inducing transition WWII marine’s body returns home to Tennessee after mix-up over 70 years ago ‘I’m sorry, but it’s too late’: Doctor says dying COVID patients ask for vaccine before intubation Attorney asks for lesser sentence, says client showed remorse by not killing attempted murder victim Breakdancing in the Olympics? It’s happening in 3 years IRS warns of child tax credit-related scams Mystery illness sickens mid-Atlantic songbirds: What is it, and which birds are affected? ‘I am at peace’: Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden diagnosed with terminal health condition Virginia Lottery Board approves proposed permanent casino gaming regulations; Gov. Northam next to review Virginia expected to receive $530M from proposed $26B opioid settlement Newport News to host a summer superblock party Republicans block vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill; Senate to try again Join The HRBT Expansion Team Healthcare Career Training Family of four displaced after house fire in Western Branch Dollars and Sense: Imposter Scam Warning Portsmouth man charged, sentenced for firearm and fraud-related charges ‘We are here to help’: Glascow Health Services provides mental health resources in Portsmouth Virginia Beach hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic July 29 on Princess Anne Road As Tokyo Olympics get underway, Brisbane announced as host of 2032 summer games Virginia Beach group shares experience climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to inspire people at home to help those abroad What it’s like preparing for the Olympics with extensive pandemic precautions Republican senators slam $3.5T spending plan from Democrats Streets near Olympic venues remain quiet as COVID continues to disrupt Tokyo Williamsburg Police establish citizen committee; accepting applications Tokyo Olympics may be last shot at gold for former UT softball player Sen. King: ‘Next Pearl Harbor will be cyber’ attack Democrats call for path to citizenship for immigrant farm workers A sweet dream comes true for Chesapeake woman during the pandemic New changes you need to know before going to Norfolk International Airport Inmate dies in custody of Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail Extension of travel restrictions gives border cities chance to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates ‘Olympic Dreams Featuring Jonas Brothers’: Sneak peek at tonight’s NBC special Used-car prices dip slightly after record highs Twitter is testing a ‘dislike’ button What to watch Wednesday night, Thursday morning at the Tokyo Olympics Famed endurance runner found dead in Yosemite National Park, officials say Facebook has a ‘hoe’ problem, gardening group says Oklahoma woman accused of killing husband with ATV after argument over food, divorce request Dolly Parton recreates Playboy cover for her husband’s birthday Unvaccinated nursing home staff linked to rise in COVID cases, deaths Is a hot dog a sandwich? Hot Dog Council takes a side in heated debate on National Hot Dog Day Tracking the Tropics: How Saharan dust helps keep Atlantic basin quiet Missouri man finds alligator in backyard; turns out to be neighbor’s lost pet Thieves return $160K Big Bird costume, apologize for being ‘such a big birden,’ police say Police detective saves choking girl at restaurant while eating lunch at next table, video shows Apex woman issues warning after she loses $6,000 to jury duty scam US warns against travel to UK amid rising infections in the country US life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII Seemingly safe GOP incumbents under attack from right-wing of party Conservative media sends mixed messages on COVID-19 vaccine Lynchburg area women react to claims of sexual assault against Liberty University Full FDA approval of COVID shots could make it easier to enforce vaccine mandates Police: Five arrested in connection with prostitution in Portsmouth Tokyo Games boast equal gender participation for first time NC recommends districts require masks for all students and teachers in K-8 schools, unvaccinated HS students and teachers Virginia COVID-19 July 21 update: 678 new cases, positivity rate soars over 3% Virginia plaza that once honored Robert E. Lee to be renamed Virginia releases mask guidance for 2021-2022 school year, giving localities the final say 3 wounded in shootings during NBA Finals celebrations in Milwaukee Rape survivor hopes lawsuit against Liberty University will help protect other women Muffin products recalled due to listeria concerns Let the fashion policing begin on opening day of Tokyo Games Fresno native Lynn Williams will be able to call herself an Olympian for the first time Tulare native Richard Torrez Jr. gears up for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Valley community rallying around Nickles’ Olympic pursuit of softball gold Family and friends rally behind Merced High graduate competing in the Olympics Leyna Bloom becomes first trans cover model for Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue Army Rangers rescue two during downtown Columbus shooting, mayor honors heroics Authorities looking for help locating Portsmouth shootings suspects ‘A lot of people need to be recognized’: Photographer’s book highlights 20 Olympians Newsfeed Now: CDC says delta variant accounts for 83% of new COVID-19 cases; Teen looking to punch out neighborhood gun violence Travel restrictions at U.S.-Mexico border extended through Aug. 21 Health officials say Baja California has met its COVID-19 vaccination goal for lifting border restrictions Couple who sparked California fire during gender-reveal ceremony charged with involuntary manslaughter Despite expansion, South Texas respite center for migrants running out of space Stimulus checks: Petition for more payments closes in on goal Sue Bird, Eddy Alvarez to carry US flag at Olympics opening ceremony Police: Convicted felon behind string of robberies at 7-Elevens found dead inside Hampton Correctional Facility Juarez police stepping up patrols near border due to proliferation of migrant stash houses Blog: Haze From Wildfires and Heat Returns Massive western wildfires bring haze to East Coast Northam to give updated guidance on masks in Virginia schools Wednesday Protesters in Norfolk will urge Warner to support union-strengthening PRO Act Team USA staffer sorry for COVID protocol-Nazi post Soccer players kneel to start Olympic activism in Tokyo Sweden stuns US 3-0 in women’s soccer at Olympics As COVID cases surge, will mask rules return in North Carolina? Cooper to speak Wednesday How to watch gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics Brisbane, Australia picked to host 2032 Olympics; no other countries bid Japan tops Australia in softball as delayed Tokyo Games open Virginia Beach Police conducts test of ShotSpotter sensor system ‘WINDSday’: Free concert series in Virginia Beach to raise awareness for renewable energy