WAVY.com Articles: July 28, 2021

Coast Guard Cutter Dependable returns to Virginia Beach after 29-day patrol American Finke takes gold in men’s 800 free Olympic debut Bob Odenkirk in stable condition after ‘heart related incident’ Fighting catalytic converter theft: Hampton PD hosting ‘Etch-and-Catch’ event Activists hold press conference, march to mark 100 days since Andrew Brown Jr.’s death NAS Oceana staple, Navy F-14 Tomcat pilot Dale Snodgrass dies in plane crash Golden guy: USA’s Caeleb Dressel wins 100m freestyle DoD employees are once again required to wear face masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status Organizations in Norfolk and Surry among 15 awarded funding to address food insecurities ‘This would not have happened’: Biles withdrawal draws comparisons to Strug, Karolyi gymnastics era Settlement approved for family of woman who drowned inside SC sheriff’s office van during Hurricane Florence NY workers should be back in offices by Labor Day, Cuomo says Commonwealth’s Attorney finds no criminal intent behind Stoney’s Confederate monument removal process Virginia Beach hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic Thursday Newport News Public Schools to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students Kinston’s Jaime Pressly leads group of famous actresses from NC; three others may surprise you Josh Duggar’s attorneys accuse government of withholding evidence in child porn case Djokovic says ‘pressure is a privilege’ that he can handle Ron Popeil, prodigious inventor and infomercial king, dies at 86 Radio host Phil Valentine now on ventilator amid COVID-19 battle Virginia Beach invites residents to public meetings on civilian oversight on police conduct Washington Football Team opens up camp in Richmond 2 displaced after house fire on Timberline Drive in Hampton ‘Hep Can’t Wait’: Why a local doctor says all adults should get tested for hepatitis Portsmouth man arrested on sodomy, sexual battery charges 22-year-old Farmville man arrested, accused of sodomy, rape, abduction in Portsmouth Busy vaccine clinic at Suffolk church on Wednesday, the first day new COVID cases in Virginia topped 1,000 since April Drainage issues persist for Suffolk neighborhood downstream from new development Gov. Abbott halts non-governmental transport of migrants ‘who pose a risk of carrying COVID-19’ Olympic gold medal gymnast turns battle with cancer into platform encouraging women to prioritize health Commonwealth’s attorney: Charges withdrawn against 31 people due to termination of Virginia town’s police department Map shows areas hit hardest by latest COVID-19 surge: See how your county fares Portsmouth man accused of aggravated sexual battery, domestic assault among other charges Williamsburg names DeWitt as Assistant City Manager Chesapeake community members advocate for violence deterrence programs after spike in deadly crime Kitty Hawk PD locate missing truck; looking for public’s help gathering info Pandemic is ‘far from over’ as local health officials monitor uptick in COVID-19 cases Elizabeth City State University receives $10k grant to launch aviator academy for women Police: One shot on Chapel St. in Norfolk Annual Jazz Festival returns to Norfolk; tickets on sale now Democrats swear to take action on climate change; Republicans worry about negative impact Beach Buddies: New VBSPCA program lets participants take dogs out of the shelter ‘It’s OK to step back’: Portsmouth mental health specialist says Simone Biles is challenging the status quo Republicans question CDC’s new mask guidance, House mandate Drone 10: Iconic views across Hampton Roads Olympic swimmer angry despite win, says hole in suit prevented world record Moose tranquilized, removed from Colorado parking garage after refusing to leave on his own, video shows Bojangles announces new chicken sandwich on same day Popeyes debuts nuggets Tokyo Olympics works toward fair and balanced portrayal for female athletes Flo-Jo’s Flash: Iconic sprinter’s times remain ones to chase Bon Jovi, Sinatra to have NJ rest areas named for them, but Bruce Springsteen ‘respectfully’ declines ‘To know them was to love them’: Family remembers Georgia couple who died of COVID-19 hours apart Tennis player warns umpire ‘I can die’ amid extreme heat at Tokyo Games Georgia trucker faces prison for smuggling 117 migrants near Texas border UVA swimmers win silver and bronze at the Tokyo Olympics Gov. Northam announces $485 million in funding for Virginia’s Behavioral Health System Golden opportunity: Jade Carey enters women’s All-Around final Military veterans, transitioning service members invited to in-person job fair Thursday Photos: Simone Biles attends men’s gymnastics all-around event Doctors call NFL concussion settlement ‘junk science’ Man arrested after teen killed, TikTok star wounded during ‘Purge’ screening at California theater New CDC guidelines set off a rush to reimpose mask mandates Analysis: For Biles, peace comes with a price – the gold Tracking the Tropics: What’s the difference between hurricanes and typhoons? US women’s hoops team captures 3-on-3 Olympic gold Pfizer says booster shot can help protect against delta variant Woman donates $1 million in lipsticks to domestic violence victims Videos show police rescuing 6-month-old baby left in car outside Nevada casino Boy Scout chaperone accused of placing hidden cameras in bathrooms at camp 20 athletes banned from Olympic track under testing rules 41-year-old man arrested in connection with homicide at Suffolk motel Auburn University Gymnastics signee steps up in Tokyo following a surprise withdrawal Gov. Northam reviewing possible mask changes in Virginia following CDC reversal CONTENT WARNING: Mother arrested after investigators break encrypted phone revealing text messages and video Can you get a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine shot? Afternoon storm brings heavy rain, strong winds and hail to region Franklin Police identify suspect in fatal November shooting of 28-year-old man Sunland Park makes new pitch for border crossing into Mexico National civil rights group to hold forum in memory of victims of El Paso mass shooting Supporting Caregivers In The Kitchen: Crab Cakes ‘Good Feet’ Will Help You Put Your Best Foot Forward Back to School Essentials 66-year-old man dies following crash on Route 58 in Brunswick Co. Tokyo’s Olympic Village: The most COVID tested community in the world What to watch Wednesday night, Thursday morning at the Tokyo Olympics Gates County Schools to return full-time to classrooms; mandate masks for staff and students Defamation lawsuit filed by state Sen. Lucas against VB attorney Tim Anderson dismissed NC COVID-19 July 28 update: Over 2,600 new cases, state health officials urge continued caution NC man charged, accused of putting ‘I ❤️ Being White’ stickers on cars at Mexican restaurants Pizza Hut Japan offering ‘Decathlon Pizza’ with 10 types of meat during the Tokyo Olympics ‘I am safe, I am loved’: Boy stabbed, set on fire by father adopted by detective Eye scan could determine whether COVID patients will be ‘long haulers’ Campbell’s Soup debuts new labels featuring modernized design and ‘hidden elements’ NC to require all workers at state-funded facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19 ‘Please quit worrying about the politics’: Conservative radio host pushes COVID-19 vaccine after brother falls ill NC public health leader reacts to CDC’s mask update: ‘Wearing a mask is caring’ NC’s hospital admissions trending younger during latest 2-week rise in COVID patient count Swimming Day 6 preview: Caeleb Dressel races 100m freestyle, Ledecky leads U.S. relay US women pocketing medals at Olympic swimming pool WJCC Schools hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Berkeley Middle School Production of ‘Arthur’ ending after season 25, reruns will still run on PBS Will the No. 1 ranked USA women’s soccer team medal? 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Brambleton Ave. in Norfolk Woman reported missing in Chesapeake found safe Newsfeed Now: Simone Biles withdraws from all-around gymnastics competition; Shopper goes on the attack after debit card declined ‘We did it together’: US gymnasts show support for Simone McCormick recalls seasoning products over salmonella threat Duke University to require to masks indoors due to surge of delta variant Here’s how much each state is adding to the national COVID bump Some parents scheming ways to get ineligible children vaccinated ‘Woohoo!’: Ana Zolotic, Olympic gold medalist from Largo gets surprise welcome home Hurricane hunter: “It’s a job that’ll blow you away but is very important for tracking tropical systems” Counter-gang Operation Triple Beam leads to 46 arrests in Hampton Roads; 8 homicide suspects arrested Virginia COVID-19 July 28 update: Virginia reports 1,000-plus new cases for first time since April Expert says Simone Biles showed toughness in prioritizing her mental health Grieving father desperately searching for answers after son’s murder in Richmond More buildings evacuated in South Florida one month after Surfside condo collapse Blog: I’m Back … Back To Heat & Humidity! Man shot on 4th View Street in Norfolk Turn it off, then turn it back on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers Virginia police make urgent plea to increase funding for mental health care ‘OK not to be OK’: Mental health takes top role at Olympics Va. House Republicans criticize amendment restrictions for August 2 special session Suni Lee set to challenge for podium spot in individual All-Around Judo coach warned after slapping female competitor before Olympic bout Team USA men’s basketball rebounds after loss to France, routs Iran Restaurant weaves Japanese tradition and French culture for a delectable eating experience Terminator 2: Another Tokyo gold for laser-focused Aussie Tokyo sets another virus record days after Olympics begin ‘Just proud’: Katie Ledecky finally wins gold at Tokyo Olympics Simone Biles withdraws from all-around gymnastics competition, won’t defend title City paying for hotel rooms of displaced Suffolk Tower Apartments residents for one more week ‘Still the GOAT’: Simone Biles receives flood of support on social media Toll Patrol: Portsmouth leaders hope state will pay down tolls with COVID-19 relief money Person fatally struck in crash on Northampton Boulevard in Virginia Beach