WAVY.com Articles: July 7, 2023

Leaping to new heights, former Norview standout high jumping for place on Team USA Smith shoots 63 for round one lead at LIV London Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom Man killed by police reportedly told dispatchers he didn’t mean to shoot his wife Meta executive claims goal of Threads is to create a ‘less angry place,’ not replace Twitter Los Angeles teen in finals for annual duct tape prom dress contest Defense Attorney for Vincent McClean plans to file malicious prosecution lawsuit against Commonwealth’s Attorney 2nd indictment of former PPD officer on voluntary manslaughter charge is family’s chance for closure, change Teamsters, UPS battle may be just a warmup for future Amazon fight, experts say U.S. jobs reports cools off for June, adds 209,000 jobs Virginia Commonwealth University’s lab school clears hurdle Yelp names the top 100 ice cream shops for 2023 O’Connor Brewing closing longtime Norfolk facility, new brewer to move in Greenville police: Man dead outside Planet Fitness was shot, homicide investigation underway After Barbie, Mattel has a long list of toy-inspired movies coming Bizarre kidnapping and murder of California mother Sherri Dally on ‘Dateline’ MrBeast becomes first person to reach million followers on Threads El Paso Walmart mass shooter to serve 90 life sentences in Colorado Apartment ceiling falls on 5-year-old Portsmouth boy Chesapeake Schools hosting job fair July 12 Put The Squeeze on Childhood Cancer Community Connection: ODU 40 Under 40 Happy Birthday, Grimace! After water line repair work, many in Tijuana still reporting lack of service Ex-officer wanted for murder in Tijuana arrested after months on the run People rescued after cars stuck in high water in Arlington Controversy surrounds US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine New global effort aims to fight back against synthetic drugs Local participant in Alzheimer’s drug study calls FDA approval a blessing British Airways rage: Broken bottle reportedly used to attack passenger VSP responded to 377 crashes across Virginia during 4th of July holiday San Diego Sector gets new Border Patrol boss Norfolk kid competing in 2023 USA Mullet Championships White House cocaine found near Situation Room, despite reports Ohio family seeking justice after police officer shoots, kills their dog: ‘She didn’t deserve it’ Veterans History Project in Jacksonville to archive military stories, getting support from congressman Newport News allows occupancy of some units at troubled apartment tower a year after it was condemned Woman arrested at Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island home; police say she was previously warned to stay away Man arrested in sexual batteries that ‘traumatized’ women in Northern Virginia Our tech expert weighs in on what’s worth buying on Prime Day 2023 Best Prime Day deals for plant lovers Areas of ENC among those getting part of $80 million for high-speed internet Men accused of stealing $37,000 worth of merchandise in Virginia Texas Walmart shooter gets 90 consecutive life sentences; death penalty still possible Former ODU basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51 Youngkin defends decision to send troops to border, Democrats call it a ‘waste of money’ School bullying notice law takes effect in Virginia Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Norfolk 7-Eleven Judge: NN School Bd. must turn over documents to Zwerner’s legal team These industries added the most jobs in June Luxury automakers ramp up EV production to meet 2023 sales demands Celebrate Shark Week at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Enter T-Shirt Design Contest for Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show Elizabeth City looks for solutions to gun violence DeSantis blames media for sagging poll numbers: ‘They’re going after me’ Tourist who carved into Colosseum wall offers apology, curious excuse Drake hit by phone thrown during 1st show of It’s All a Blur tour Portsmouth City Hall closes early due to air conditioning issues Tide, Rubbermaid, Melitta among October Prime Day deals for household items worth stocking up on Best early phone deals for Prime Day 2023 These back-to-school essentials are still on sale for Prime Day 2024 DMV content creators embracing new app ‘Threads’ ‘I don’t think he deserves anyone’s forgiveness’ Supporters fear binational garden is being destroyed by border wall construction State prepares to take over case against Walmart mass shooter Bodycam video shows aftermath of elderly man’s fiery death K-9 trauma kits donated to New Bern Police Department Fire crews respond to possible gas explosion, partial collapse at church Police: Suspects stole copper piping from Military Circle Mall, 1 arrested North Carolina’s medical marijuana bill may go up in smoke despite likely having the votes to pass in the state House Man wanted in Fairfax County, Loudoun County assaults arrested Changes being made to food and nutrition programs in North Carolina At least 18 hospitalized after tour bus hits MTA bus in New York: FDNY Man fined for littering after allegedly distributing baggies filled with hate messages New voting machines coming to NC to heighten speed, security: NCSBE Taylor Swift releases ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’: What to listen for Mysterious flying creature terrorizing Oklahoma family at night Blog: Hot Friday. Wetter weekend ahead. Britney Spears responds to being struck by NBA star’s security guard Knocks, hard falls: Thousands — including Americans — take part in Spain’s running of the bulls Earth sets unofficial heat record for 3rd time this week Democrats see hope in House, gloom in Senate Republicans sound alarm over DeSantis’s sagging campaign Norfolk Nighthawks have new game plan to tackle gun violence How animals at the Virginia Zoo beat the heat