WAVY.com Articles: July 3, 2023

Downed power lines force closure of Route 460 at Suffolk/IW line A bridge to recovery from stroke for Portsmouth man ‘We believe this was planned’: Activist calls for community to come forward after son’s death Spotlight on Ocracoke ferry cuts gets N.C. legislators’ attention Anthem LemonAid annual fundraiser returns Tips to keep your pet safe this July 4th 6 dead in South Carolina murder, fire; family member charged Dozens injured, man pinned in bathroom after car crashes into New Hampshire restaurant Lightning strike causes Chesapeake house fire Sheetz drops gas prices for most fuel grades to $1.776 for Fourth of July Human exposure to wildfires has more than doubled in two decades – read this if you’re planning fireworks on July 4 19-year-old drowns in James City County ‘No sense of urgency’: Man who captured crack on roller coaster says Titan submersible may have tried to resurface before tragedy: report Police: 1 dead in crash with motorcycle in Suffolk State Department releases report on Afghanistan withdrawal; Biden, Trump administrations bear some failures Christmas Tree Shops expected to liquidate all stores: court filings Wrong dog euthanized at West Virginia animal shelter, investigation underway Woman, infant among injured in crash following police pursuit in Chesapeake Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie for its map depicting South China Sea USS George Washington completes flight deck certification 1,500 Disneyland collectibles go up for auction Video captures suspects stealing gutters from Norfolk church 5 dead in South Carolina plane crash: FAA James City County swears in new police chief Portsmouth PD and VSP host free VIN etching event 4 dead, 1 seriously injured in North Myrtle Beach plane crash, report shows Gloucester extends property tax deadline Man sentenced 4 years for fatal crash on Indian River Rd. in VB Pasquotank County man sentenced 7 years on child porn charges Retirees are underestimating how long they will live Man denies making request cited in landmark Supreme Court LGBTQ case List: What stores, restaurants will be open for July 4, 2023? Miss the supermoon? You won’t have to wait long Attorneys: NN school board looks for ‘blanket confidentiality’ in Richneck case Shots fired on Herrington Rd. Saturday night, Elizabeth City Police say Missing Houston man found 8 years after disappearing as a teen Christopher Newport University welcomes new President Texas ‘death star’ law will eliminate mandatory water breaks for construction workers Large beehive found inside Virginia Washington Monument at State Capitol grounds Independent at Work REECH Foundation STEAM Football Camp Gooch birdies final hole to beat DeChambeau and win his 3rd LIV Golf title Transgender woman applying to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant The Memo: Trump’s Supreme Court shows its seismic impact Intern Blog: Trying new things NC’s first Buc-ee’s possibly coming close to Triangle Virginia Beach lifeguards rescue over 150 swimmers over 4th of July weekend Alexandria Williams: The Halftime Report Intern Blog: Halfway There! Cigna Healthcare, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center close to contract agreement Intern Blog: Goodbye June, Hello July! “Reflections and Revelations: Unveiling the Unforgettable Journey of Weeks Two and Three in My Internship” These trendy products are still on sale for Prime day 2024 Weirdest thing on sale for October Prime Day? Try a tiny home These are the best US cities for starting a career right now, study finds Hungry ticks use a static trick to land on you and your pets Blog: Heat advisory today and strong storms! Lifeguard services added to Rodanthe Beach Access in Dare County HRT offers free light rail rides to Norfolk Tides firework games Three DC businesses hit with explosive devices, Molotov cocktail Why are rip currents dangerous? What you should know about Fourth of July origins and traditions Robert De Niro’s grandson dies: ‘Loved you beyond words’ Long wait for US passports snarling summer plans Charles Barkley rewriting his will to make Auburn ‘more diverse’ in wake of affirmative action ruling NACC seeks help after pet food pantry empties Indiana Jones’ box office destiny? A $60 million debut Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity on college campuses Senate rankings: five seats most likely to flip Owner of West Beach Tavern in Virginia Beach granted bond on condition of no alcohol sales there Tides get back in win column with statement over Charlotte VDOT lifts most lane closures for the 4th of July holiday