WAVY.com Articles: September 8, 2021

Stolen truck crashes into building on E. Princess Anne Rd. in Norfolk Kellam High School unveils dolphin statue painted by students Hampton city council debates zoning amendment; could change how residents park on their property ‘Winterfest on the Wisconsin’ to return at Nauticus with 300K additional lights; free military tickets Nov. 11-14 Norfolk State University to provide every student, faculty member with Apple devices Edenton man arrested, accused of assault on a woman, battery of unborn child Suffolk man warns community after surviving COVID-19 U.S. confident Americans left behind in Afghanistan will be evacuated FBI releases new video of suspect who placed pipe bombs outside RNC, DNC on Jan. 5 Republican-led states in southeast pass sweeping voting laws Norfolk man running 132 miles for World Suicide Prevention Day Hunger Action Month: Food Bank of Southeastern VA sees 18% increase in need during pandemic Biden administration looks to tackle increased prices at grocery stores Whiter Teeth in Minutes With Power Swabs! What’s Happening in Hampton Roads! Maximizing HSA Benefits In The Kitchen: Moroccan Fish Stew Vision Zero: Safer Streets for All Clear the shelters: Isle of Wight Animal Services COVID-19 high school football disruptions: Week of Sept. 5 Democrats say $3.5T spending plan includes childcare relief William & Mary issues updated COVID-19 protocols, effective immediately Norfolk students head back to class amid COVID-19 pandemic Lee’s last stand: Statue of Confederate general removed from Richmond’s Monument Circle Olympian Grant Holloway hosting meet and greet Friday night in Chesapeake Virginia Task Force 2 members reflect back on 9/11 Eight people killed; 59 arrested on Virginia highways during Labor Day weekend Six delivery trucks vandalized at Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City Child hit by car on Lynnhaven Road in Virginia Beach not seriously hurt, police say 2 more 9/11 World Trade Center victims identified nearly 20 years later What would you rename the Army posts and Navy ships that honor the Confederacy? Slover Library hosts educational exhibit from 9/11 Memorial Democrats and Republicans divided as debt ceiling back up for vote Iconic images document enormity of 9/11 attacks Virginia state police seeking information after stolen vehicle recovered in Wakefield NC COVID-19 September 8 update: 3,790 new cases, test positivity rises to 15.8% Text-to-911 expanding to Portsmouth on September 15 VB History Museums hosting ‘Conversation with a Curator’ featuring historic family Bible Colonial Downs wraps 2021 racing season, sets new records Tropical Storm Mindy makes landfall at St. Vincent Island Busch Gardens to launch new rollercoaster with top speed of 73 mph, 95-degree drop No injuries reported after tractor-trailer crash on Pruden Boulevard in Suffolk Chesapeake Bay Foundation restarts outdoor education program Officials warn about life-threatening rip currents, ocean overwash at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Vehicle crashes into auto parts store in Suffolk Vice President Harris visits Hampton University in honor of National HBCU Week Bra-ha-ha 5K returns to Chesapeake on Sept. 11, virtual run option offered ‘Labor will always be welcome’: Biden draws attention to unions while selling $3.5 trillion spending plan NC congressman to push anti-mask, anti-vaccine rhetoric at Johnston County school board meeting Fort Bragg officials to discuss required name change — and they want your input WHO chief calls for pause on COVID booster shots until 2022: ‘I will not stay silent’ World Trade Center Sphere symbolizes peace and strength Solar could power 40% of US electricity by 2035, report says Robert E. Lee statue cut in half after removal, headed to women’s correctional center Mu variant of COVID-19 detected in 49 states Authorities arrest ex-Brunswick DA on charges linked to Ahmaud Arbery death investigation Virginia Sept. 8 COVID-19 update: 4,479 new cases, 30 new deaths reported; 2,161 currently hospitalized, 504 in ICU Newsfeed Now: Health experts concerned about COVID-19 mu variant; questions raised after child dies on amusement park ride Newport News Shipbuilding to raffle bonuses, reserved parking for vaccinated employees ‘This wasn’t a dream:’ Breast cancer patient says nurse sexually assaulted her in hospital bed 20 years later, 9/11 has brought a huge impact on the way flight attendants defend passengers, flight deck Reflecting on 9/11: How the attack upped safety at nuclear power plants throughout Carolinas USS Arlington returns to Norfolk after Haiti relief efforts China, state media pushing conspiracy theories targeting UNC 11-year-old survived Florida massacre by playing dead, investigators say Blog: Local storms the next 24 hours; high rip current risk due to Hurricane Larry in Atlantic Naked woman drove golf cart through armed standoff in Florida, deputy says Massive dead alligator found hanging from dumpster shocks New Orleans residents Norfolk and Newport News students head back to class Wednesday Robert E. Lee statue removed from its pedestal on Monument Avenue 8 rescued after boat sinks on York River What’s the mu variant? And will we keep seeing more COVID-19 variants? California moves to outlaw ‘stealthing,’ or removing condom Maryland brewery sues North Carolina commission over label showing naked man Virginia Beach tightens safety regulations for short-term rentals, lifts ban on new operators in resort area Hardee’s Player of the Week: Phoebus’ Gray, Taylor