WAVY.com Articles: July 30, 2021

Virginia Beach community pays tribute to beloved bus driver ‘Twisties’: Skinner to take Biles’ place in vault and uneven bars 2021 MEAC Media Day Norfolk State preview Norfolk’s Keyshawn Davis advances to Olympic boxing quarterfinals after win against France’s Oumiha JCC waives fees for disposal of storm debris Katie Ledecky wins 2nd Tokyo gold in 800m free Caeleb Dressel adds 100m butterfly gold, breaks world record Simone Biles withdraws from vault, uneven bars Simone Biles withdraws from vault, uneven bars finals in Tokyo Olympics organizers say semi-regular testing is helping limit COVID-19 cases during the Games American Raven Saunders dons Joker mask for shot put qualifier Why you may start seeing alerts for ‘destructive’ thunderstorm warnings on your phone Feds sue Texas to block order allowing troopers to stop any vehicle suspected of transporting migrants Man killed in Arizona bee attack, several other people injured Amanda Knox blasts film ‘Stillwater’ for exploiting her case Mississippi man encourages others to get vaccinated after losing leg to COVID-19 Phillips Farms of Cary, N.C. keeps fun in the forecast all year long Mets acquire Javier Baez, Trevor Williams from Cubs in deadline blockbuster: reports US lawmakers racing the clock to pass bipartisan infrastructure bill Aunt arrested after bodies of 2 dead children found in car during Maryland traffic stop Salute to Service: Local military members train like NFL players at Washington Football training camp Yankees acquire pitcher Heaney from Angels: reports Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bars schools from requiring masks Online petition seeks to stop Juarez Fair over COVID-19 concerns Domino’s rethinking TV ads during wrestling program after ‘gory scene’ featuring pizza cutter Myrtle Beach family to travel to all 50 states, delivering wagons to kids with cancer ‘Anti-corruption’ referendum is publicity stunt by Mexican president, critics say Is needle fear keeping folks from getting vaccinated for COVID? Walmart requiring vaccination, masks for many employees Georgia’s famous turtle returns home to ocean after 3 years of growth Heinicke making most of his opportunity at Washington training camp Suffolk-based company is marketing a cannabis storage and transportation solution in Virginia Lilly King uses choice words to call out critics unhappy with Team USA’s silver and bronze medals Focusing on Olympic History, JuVaughn Harrison thrives on competition 8 people, including 6 children, injured in 3-vehicle crash in Suffolk Friday Interactive border-wall mural offers glimpse into lives of deported migrants Suffolk Tower Apartments resident in need of housing after cancer diagnosis Michigan’s Alex Rose falls short in discus prelims Olympic champ Sunisa Lee still focused on college, not fame Piglet the dog safely returned to owner after being stolen with car from Onley parking lot New dates added for Military Circle Mall vaccine clinic; August 3 & 5 Man arrested in connection with April homicide on Moyer Road in Newport News William & Mary to require COVID vaccines for students, employees this fall Hampton University raises minimum wage to $13 for hourly employees Federal eviction moratorium expiring July 31 Disney will require employees to be fully vaccinated Woman stuffs keys into her mouth after telling officer she wasn’t driving, police say Publix brings back mask mandate for employees as delta variant surges Aunt arrested, charged after the bodies of two children found during traffic stop Case moves to federal court for 3 men charged with selling guns in connection with Oceanfront shootings What to watch Friday night, Saturday morning at the Tokyo Olympics Firefighters respond to house fire in Chesapeake 20 ways women stole the show in the first week of the 2020 Games Live Music Friday: Rod Black CC: VB Polyfest 2021 Making College More Affordable Brighter Smile In Minutes! Olympic Competition At Home Nutrition For Busy Families US swimmer Andrew goes maskless behind scenes at Olympics Federal evictions freeze ends: Here’s how Virginia renters can get help Lawmakers confident bipartisan infrastructure package will pass Senate soon Dagger found inside hair brush at Norfolk International Airport Pfizer vaccine effectiveness declines after 4 months, study says ‘I thank god we found our family’: TikTok reunites Michigan siblings after 40+ years Young woman confesses to killing her 92-year-old roommate in Maryland Couple says their newborn accidentally swapped at Tennessee hospital Mother arrested after 12-year-old gives birth to 24-year-old man’s baby Another pilot reports possible jetpack sighting near LAX Broadway will require audiences be vaccinated, wear masks when shows resume Denver pooper draws outrage from residents Mask sales resurging after once fading Country music star leaves $1,000 tip for waitress working a double while caring for her daughter Toy stores warn Christmas supply could be low Limited availability, high demand send seafood prices skyrocketing New Russian lab briefly knocks space station out of position ‘I didn’t quit’: Simone Biles responds to criticism Portsmouth man arrested with loaded gun at Norfolk International Airport ‘Wow! Wow!’ Women get Olympic track off to a sizzling start NC COVID-19 July 29 update: 3,199 new cases; positivity rate rises to 9.5% Doping talk rears its head after Russian swimmers win Two people displaced after house fire in Chesapeake Miami launches its own cryptocurrency, MiamiCoin Virginia July 30 COVID-19 update: 3rd straight day of 1,000-plus cases; Hampton Roads test positivity rising sharply ‘Bucket list’: Michigan man covers Olympic basketball for Getty Images US-Czech game has major Olympic quarterfinal implications Newsfeed Now: Man arrested in deadly movie theater shooting; Fed up neighbors tackle pothole problems Condom used to repair canoe at Tokyo Olympics Watch: US women’s soccer wins penalty shootout for Olympic semifinal berth Will we see Simone Biles compete again in Tokyo? Rory McIlroy reveals reason he won’t wear hat at the Olympics US Olympic wrestler learns baby’s gender while in Tokyo Out, then in: US gets a reprieve after mixed relay DQ Report: CDC data shows delta variant spreads as easily as chickenpox Watch: USA women surge past Japan to stay unbeaten Peninsula funeral home holding service for families of COVID-19 victims that couldn’t hold funerals York County School Board to discuss mask policy for fall at August 4 meeting Fire destroys home on Lane Drive in Elizabeth City; family of four displaced Blog: Cold Front Arrives Today. Please Hurry It Up! Multiple dog food brands recalled over substance that could harm your pet Day 7 brings day of reckoning for U.S. teams Suni Lee’s father after gold: ‘Is this real?’ Sentara Princess Anne Hospital resumes normal operations after lockdown due to bomb threat States race to use COVID-19 vaccines before they expire Djokovic loses to Zverev at Olympics, ending Golden Slam bid Olympic first: Men, women to swim together in the same race Newport News couple die in crash on I-295 in Hanover County World champs, Olympic champs: What’s the difference? Tokyo Olympics collect lots of spit in effort to curb COVID Japan expands virus emergency after record spikes amid Games VDOT: VB Laskin Road Bridge Replacement and Widening Project marks big milestone