WAVY.com Articles: October 18, 2021

Vehicle fire closes eastbound I-64 at High Rise Bridge in Chesapeake Elizabeth City police arrest second suspect in June homicide ‘A moment where minutes mattered’: High school student gives dad CPR, saves his life Williamsburg Community Foundation awarding nonprofits grants up to $5,000 Rapper formerly known as Kanye West is now just Ye Norfolk hosting final October public meeting on Multimodal Transportation Master Plan 7-foot tall Harambe statue installed opposite of Charging Bull covered in bananas Amazon opens 150,000 new positions with $18 an hour average pay, sign-on bonuses Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show returns for fall 2021 5-year-old boy fatally shot in Elizabeth City Wreaths Across America’s mobile education exhibit to stop by Suffolk on Nov. 2 Norfolk housing authority opens applications for Diggs Town apartments through project based voucher, tax credit program Britney Spears isn’t alone: Virginia’s adult guardian system is flawed, new report finds YWCA South Hampton Roads to host candlelight vigil to honor victims of domestic violence Bidens honor 2020, 2021 National Teachers of the Year Woman given 1-year active sentence for shooting and injuring another woman in Norfolk in 2019 Hallucinations of shootings lead to man getting arrested on multiple drug charges in Dare County Man arrested after fight inside Smoke Shop, allegedly shooting at vehicle in Elizabeth City TikTok creator stuns street vendors with $1,000 cash gifts ‘Superhero’ 4-year-old falls off 70-foot cliff in Kentucky, survives Student-athletes in Portsmouth must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly NHL suspends player for using fake vaccination card Court docs: Homicide suspect told Portsmouth police 23-year-old victim was killed in drug robbery New community COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens Tuesday in Newport News ‘It’s not well understood, but the role is huge’: State working to preserve and document historic Black coastal communities Manteo man arrested, accused of assaulting Dare County deputies Florida deputy rescues 3-year-old hiding under table during house fire ‘I freaked out’: Ultra-rare catfish caught, released into Mississippi River Tenants say property manager asked them to open homes to tailgaters to use bathrooms Cancer bout, age left Colin Powell vulnerable to COVID Removed Robert E. Lee statue now stands at Texas golf course Man jailed in US Capitol riot may run for mayor of Las Vegas ‘Virtual wall’ activating on Southwest border with military’s help, congressman says Actor John Gluck, 13, discusses ‘perfect’ role on ‘Ordinary Joe’ Man arrested in connection with June 2016 homicide in Accomack County Officials and experts worry about COVID-19 and kids, hopeful for vaccine soon Elizabeth City woman arrested after K9 detected narcotics during traffic stop in Dare County Protestors disrupt flame lighting for Beijing Winter Games Aquazoid Amped: Fan-favorite water slide at Water Country USA upgraded with sensory special effects show Virginia Oct. 18 COVID-19 update: VDH adds dashboard for child COVID cases, 67% of eligible children vaccinated Police looking for man accused of assaulting homeless man with tire iron at Portsmouth 7-Eleven Man sentenced to 48 years for fatal 2019 bar shooting in Portsmouth Beyond the Ordinary Fall Flavors Newport News Greek Festival Calming Your Job Search Fears Military Minute: A Somber Anniversary for the USS Cole Pregnant With a Purpose New Season, New Smile Preventative Health Fair Father’s quest to raise money for sick daughter with 1,200 mile barefoot walk nearing end First fundraiser held for Gabby Petito Foundation Biden Administration launches plan to combat PFOA pollution NC COVID-19 Oct. 18 Update: Cases, hospitalizations see downward trend, positivity rate at 6.4% Gabby Petito’s mother says she trusted Brian Laundrie to keep her daughter safe on trip New Rochelle murder suspect arrested in Brooklyn after shootout with police Philadelphia becomes first large city to ban stops for minor traffic violations Longtime North Carolina Rep. David Price to retire at end of term Disney delays several Marvel films, including Dr. Strange 2, Black Panther sequel Journey to Beijing: NHL players return to Olympics Mother killed, husband and 8 children injured in Cumberland County truck vs. buggy crash Best Buy rolling out Black Friday deals a day after Walmart Amazon offering up to $3K hiring bonuses with 2,200 seasonal jobs in Hampton Roads ‘Integrity, honor, patriot’: Lawmakers issue statements on Colin Powell’s passing Newsfeed Now: Family says Gen. Colin Powell dies from COVID-19; Nationwide turkey shortage impacts Thanksgiving meals Supply chain issues could stretch into 2022, Buttigieg warns ‘Forever’: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are engaged Photos: Colin Powell through the years Chesapeake family pleads for answers after construction equipment stolen in middle of the night Tractor-trailer crash blocks on-ramp at I-264 interchange in Norfolk Blog: Fall Weather Returns To The Region. Jill Biden says ‘prayer partner’ helped change her life after son’s cancer death Norfolk State University’s Dr. Angela Reddix named to EBONY Magazine’s Power 100 List Colin Powell dead at 84 due to complications from COVID-19 Each state’s favorite hot sauce revealed in new study Walmart announces 2021 Black Friday shopping events: Take a look at what’s on sale Body of missing North Carolina mother found, ex-boyfriend arrested Break the Cycle: H.E.R. Shelter provides 24-hour hotline for victims of dating violence As more Virginia Beach students repeat grades, educators predict the setback is temporary Chiefs outscore Washington 21-nothing in second half, run past Football Team 31-13 Police searching for persons of interest after homicide that left one dead, another seriously hurt on High Street in Portsmouth Halfway Through!