WAVY.com Articles: July 29, 2021

Chesapeake’s Cam Thomas goes to Brooklyn Nets with 27th pick in NBA Draft Reigning BMX gold medalist Connor Fields stretchered off track Texas deputy AG apologizes to Simone Biles after calling her ‘childish’ and ‘selfish’ The Diplomatic Security Service: How US athletes are kept safe at the Olympics Fully vaccinated North Carolina couple who got COVID-19 have message for others Florida 7-year-old shot by younger sibling while caregiver slept, deputies say ‘I thank god we found our family’ TikTok reunites Michigan siblings after 40+ years Shake Shack founder says his other restaurants will require COVID-19 vaccine for customers, employees Woman charged in caught-on-camera bear encounter at Yellowstone National Park Yankees acquiring 1B Rizzo from Cubs in deadline blockbuster: reports ‘He was dead’: Arkansas man recovers after 20 minutes without heartbeat, oxygen South Texas nun makes gutsy decision to continue moving migrants despite governor’s executive order, for now Two toddlers found naked, covered in feces at Alabama truck stop Biden’s migrant plan hinges on cooperation from allies, doesn’t address Mexican exodus Northam proposes $62 million boost for police, $35 million for correctional facilities Portsmouth reveals candidates for police chief; city manager will consider resident feedback before making hire ‘Happy tears’: Lee’s gold sparks joy at home in Minnesota President Biden announces federal workers must be vaccinated or face regular tests Fitzpatrick developing chemistry with Washington, his 9th NFL team DoD will require military workforce to provide proof of vaccination — those who don’t will be subject to restrictions Canadian man sentenced in Norfolk for online sextortion scheme ECPPS seeking public input leading into 2021-2022 school year World’s Biggest Bottle of Soap coming to Virginia Beach on Saturday EVMS observes moment of silence for patients lost to COVID-19 Vaccinated or not, Newport News Shipbuilding will require employees to wear masks indoors 22-year-old man charged with 20 counts of forcible sodomy, 10 counts of abduction in Portsmouth AG Herring asking for $2.5M from American Rescue Plan to battle gun violence Single-vehicle accident closes parts of Old York Hampton HWY. in Yorktown 52 cats euthanized in NC shelter due to medical condition ‘It just means a lot’: Teen gold medalist proud to represent Alaska Hampton University grad details plans for $250,000 Black Ambition prize Simone Biles got the ‘twisties.’ What does that mean? Nauticus to hold Shark Awareness Day events on Saturday ‘Norfolk is turning into a graveyard’: Loved ones want answers after a round-up fails to produce suspects in the deaths of two teens McDonald’s teams with Saweetie for next celebrity meal Oklahoma woman begs people to get vaccinated as husband spends 9th day on ventilator 11-year-old hits goal of mowing 50 lawns for people in need; starting his own business Day 7: What to watch Thursday night, Friday morning at the Tokyo Olympics Bees get buzzed off caffeine just like humans — and it makes them better pollinators, study finds FDA allows pharmacists to automatically swap ‘generic’ insulin for brand-name Biden calls for $100 payments to newly vaccinated Americans Norfolk Sheriff’s Office to host hiring open house VB adds additional summer pop up performances Team USA softball reflects on coming up short in gold medal game Virginia Beach schools hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Aug. 2-5 Single-vehicle crash closes parts of Whaleyville Blvd. in Suffolk Norfolk sells $74M General Obligations Bonds for capital improvements Caeleb Dressel goes for more gold on Day 7 of Tokyo Games NC could have free money for you – and yes, it’s legitimate Sponsors praise Simone Biles after withdrawal Investigation follow-up: Swimming pool contractor shutting down, offering some customers refunds Teacher of the Year claims she faced discrimination at Alabama airport Lynchburg judge dismisses court challenge over transgender student protections 3-year-old dies after wrong-way collision; mother could face charges Virginia man wanted on several charges arrested after ‘extensive manhunt’ VDH advises no swimming in the James River after sewage main bursts in Goochland Trio accused of neglecting 83-year-old grandmother, spraying her to hide odor Man run over after falling from party bus in Nashville D.C. Mayor reinstates indoor mask mandate, regardless of vaccination status Vaccinated individuals should still get COVID tested, CDC says First Afghan allies who aided American troops arrive at Fort Lee in Virginia Biden to let eviction moratorium expire Saturday Bust of Black hero on Lewis & Clark trip toppled, damaged in Oregon park Tree falls on power line at Georgia mobile home park where residents have no running water Football frenzy: See which NFL fans drink the most IRS to send out another 1.5 million ‘surprise’ tax refunds this week Days out of Afghanistan, Gen. Scott Miller gives his command sergeant major ‘proper sendoff’ at Fort Benning ‘Don’t just ignore it’: Postpartum depression in men Watch: Would-be thief’s shorts pulled down as he drags victim on Brooklyn street What exactly is a COVID-19 vaccine ‘breakthrough’ case? ‘Somebody wake me up’: Proud dad reacts to Clearwater’s Bobby Finke winning gold at Tokyo Olympics Flavor Trend: West African Cuisine NC COVID-19 July 29 update: More than 3,000 daily cases for the first time since February Motorcyclist dies in crash on E Brambleton Avenue in Norfolk VB to DC: Luxury Travel Service IAHR: Jason Redman Northam: Masks recommended but not required indoors while in public Healthcare Training Services Pet Pal of the Week: Jordan ‘Disappointing:’ Pandemic keeps super fan away from Tokyo Gov. Northam announces $111M proposal for undergrad financial aid; says wearing masks indoors is recommended, but not required Gov. Cooper asks NC agencies, private businesses to make unvaccinated workers wear a mask Biden hits road to sell infrastructure package as Congress moves to push plan forward Police: Newport News man exposed himself in liquor store, threatened to blow it up Newport News man accused of sexually assaulting child Virginia July 29 COVID-19 update: 1,000-plus new cases reported for 2nd straight day, test positivity up to 4.8% Watch: Suni Lee’s family the moment she clinched the all-around gold ‘South Park’ creators trying to buy Casa Bonita Newsfeed Now: Parents say they would lie to get underage kids vaccines; ‘rage rooms’ offering smashing stress relief ‘I hope it shows a different side of empowerment’: Guthrie, Melvin talk Simone’s impact Biden announces federal worker vaccine mandate, calls on states to offer $100 for vaccinations Italy’s Fabio Fognini apologizes for repeatedly using anti-gay slur during Olympic tennis match European nation wins its first Olympic medal How to watch track and field at the Tokyo Olympics Hampton Roads’ first Black-owned brewery, 1865 Brewing Co, opens its doors Watch: Uneven bars performance helps propel Suni Lee to gold Bomb threat leads to evacuation of Hampton courts Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics Bringing the fans to the Olympics through technology Sustained recovery: US economy grew at solid 6.5% rate last quarter Photos: Suni Lee earns all-around gold for Team USA Blog: Sneaky Fronts Lately. 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Study finds medical and dental care south of the border are good options for Americans Ultramarathoner to lead 23-mile binational run Sunday in honor of El Paso mass shooting victims Hertford County will require masks for students and staff, have in-person learning 5 days a week Masks optional in Currituck County for upcoming school year Japanese Culture Center of Chicago offers look into Japanese history in city It’s a keeper: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympic gold on his own Photographer rises to occasion at spectator-less Olympics in Tokyo Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games With NBA Finals over, US trio turns focus to Olympic gold Sneaking a peek: Fans find creative ways to glimpse Olympics US gymnast Sunisa Lee wins all-around gold Disney World to require masks indoors regardless of vaccination status starting Friday Olympic Stadium opens in Tokyo for start of track and field Tokyo officials alarmed as COVID cases hit record highs New organization in VB helps educators empower educators As Biles steps back, more athletes speak up about stress and mental health Here’s how Biles’ withdrawals impact US gymnastics team Woman stabbed on Dale Drive in Portsmouth; 1 in custody NAS Oceana commanding officer says he’s proud of ‘strong relationship with Virginia Beach’ as he leaves post Pole vaulter Sam Kendricks out of Olympics after positive COVID test