WAVY.com Articles: June 2, 2021

Newport News commissioner of the revenue holds forum to help veterans understand property tax change Loved ones of Virginia Beach hit-and-run victim looking for answers Police: Portsmouth officer injured after suspect flees traffic stop with officer partially inside car, crashes Push to vaccinate up to 400,000 Mexican maquiladora workers in California underway Boy shot after dad takes him on paintball ‘drive by,’ homeowner fires back with real gun Bipartisan lawmakers say they don’t want border land ports to reopen without solid ‘plan in place’ Person who wrote message in a bottle in Florida has been found Man arrested after 3 children, woman found dead at ‘gruesome’ crime scene in Indiana home Frontline nurse choir inspires first golden buzzer on ‘AGT’ season 16 premiere No Fourth of July fireworks at Mount Rushmore, judge rules Massive skull found on New Jersey beach is identified Bear tranquilized after Great Smoky Mountains visitors try to feed it peanut butter, rangers say Vaccine freebies: Official list of free and discounted things for vaccinated Americans El Paso readies for possible roll back of non-essential border travel restrictions Virginia DMV is expanding appointment availability. Here’s what that means James City County Police warning residents of scammer posing as investigator Norfolk man convicted in 2019 Sprint store robbery in Richmond MPP cancellation not enough to help asylum-seekers, California attorney says Middle school students complete Nerf prosthetic arm project Virginia Aquarium rescues sea turtle caught by fishing hook North Carolina lifts burn ban in 26 counties Carrollton woman sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to multiple child porn charges Expert: Ag industry not prepared to tackle cyberthreats Women’s Wellness Wednesday aims to help South Norfolk get healthier Newport News announces return of photo contest, eligibility expanded President Joe Biden announces more incentives to increase vaccinations before July 4 Norfolk firefighters respond to small boat fire in Ocean View YouthBuild in Newport News works with Habitat for Humanity to build homes Virginia Beach Police seeking man accused of multiple identity fraud charges 2 men accused of stealing items from unlocked vehicles, including firearms, in James City County FDA: Don’t eat cicadas if you’re allergic to this food 14 wolf-dogs rescued after being found living in sewage, Kansas couple arrested Texas woman who woke up to blood dripping from ceiling finds new home Can shark populations help predict tropical weather? Virginia Tech linebacker from Virginia Beach charged with second-degree murder ‘Ring of fire’: Solar eclipse will be visible next week Federal report: Unemployment delays, fraud result of slow implementation, outdated computers, poor oversight NC COVID-19 June 2 update: Nearly half of adult population fully vaccinated, Gov. Cooper gives Wednesday briefing Virtual ‘party’ to raise funds for student-athletes Iguana killing: ‘Stand your ground’ defense rejected by judge Sentara Healthcare and North Carolina’s Cone Health end affiliation plans Norfolk public housing to get carbon monoxide detectors following fatal gas leak Wild elephant herd headed for major Chinese city after roaming 300 miles Trump’s blog shuts down after a month Duke’s Coach K to retire following upcoming season, sources confirm Missing Fredericksburg man last seen Wednesday morning found safe Country Charm and Outdoor Fun Celebrating the Class of 2021 – June 2 Healthcare Career Training Police: Duo accused of stealing from Portsmouth gas station Self-Defense Training CC: Naturally You Inc. High school football coach forced teen to eat entire pizza that his religion forbids, family says Charges from US Capitol insurrection roil Proud Boys and Oath Keepers Biden kicks off ‘month of action’ to get more shots into arms before July 4 Dramatic bodycam video of San Jose railyard shooting that left 10 dead released by authorities Students step in to save Ohio teacher from medical emergency 9-year-old driver, 4-year-old sister crash head-on into semitrailer on way to California from Utah Peanut butter on a burger?! These are the 10 best burger restaurants in the country, according to Gayot Watch: ‘Drunk dude’ breaks into Wisconsin Airbnb ‘loaded with cops’ 14-year-old girl shot multiple times after pointing shotgun at police Michigan the ‘worst’ for couples seeking surrogacy Newsfeed Now: Good Samaritans save California officer from attack; Teen takes on bear to save dogs Virginia June 2 COVID-19 update: 186 new cases reported as virus levels continue to fall, more than half of Va. adults fully vaccinated Virginia Beach man advances after ‘mesmerizing’ audition on ‘America’s Got Talent’ 19-year-old man shot on Douglas Street in Hampton Blog: Humidity And Rain Chances Are Rising! Amazon announces Prime Day 2021 dates — here’s how to prepare Tennessee inmate escapes custody en route to get COVID-19 test Arkansas man who robbed taco shop with water pistol asks for clemency again after 40 years in prison Walmart extending hours that were cut during pandemic Civil rights leaders, looking to expedite federal probe into law enforcement killing of Andrew Brown, meet with Gov. Cooper Amazon won’t test jobseekers for cannabis Firefighters respond to small fire in Suffolk Gloucester has big plans for this year’s Juneteenth celebration