WAVY.com Articles: July 17, 2024

Local umpire in midst of ‘Bananas’ summer after umpiring in multiple MLB ballparks Kempsville High School announces new varsity baseball coach following racism allegations Former Virginia Beach prep baseball standouts Trimble & Demartini react to being selected in 2024 MLB Draft Vance leans into personal story as he accepts Trump VP nod Republicans at RNC lean into attacks on Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal Largest music companies sue Verizon for $2.6 billion in massive copyright infringement case NASA sends Missy Elliott to Venus — kind of GOP senators confront Secret Service chief at RNC after Trump shooting How many times has President Biden tested positive for COVID-19? Norfolk Latino Music Festival, Butterfly Festival, Beach Blanket Movie Festival | Weekend Guide Improving homes while repairing hearts in Camden County Police: 1 dead in shooting on North Street in Portsmouth Pennsylvania wrestling club sending its first athlete to 2024 Olympics ‘The goal is gold’: Grant Holloway’s parents reflect on his journey to Paris NFR: Possible lightning strike causes fire that displaced 8 people and their pets Court documents reveal suspect had murder weapon day after shooting ‘We have a voice’: Local students debut PSA to address gun violence FBI warns of possible copycat, retaliatory attacks after attempted Trump assassination President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas Four kayakers brought to shore after swimmer in distress call in Suffolk Biden campaign releases ad narrated by rape victim to hit Trump, Vance on abortion Senators told Secret Service had flagged gunman as suspicious hour before Trump rally shooting Scott calls on Biden administration to deliver daily briefings on Trump shooting Audi’s new cars redefine the luxury sedan experience Vance to focus on personal story in first speech as VP nominee Study: Water Country ranked No. 4 for best amusement park NASA expects safe return for astronauts on test flight Iran plot unrelated to Trump shooting, officials say On sale at the convention: ‘The collected poems of Donald J. Trump’ Dems delay presidential nomination vote Biden’s anger spills out as Democrats weigh his future J.D. Vance set to give prime-time address at RNC Speaker Johnson at the GOP convention: ‘Goal’ is to pick up more than 10 House seats in November Athletes with North Carolina ties to follow at the 2024 Paris Olympics Warner to host gun violence roundtable in Hampton Jack Smith formally appeals Trump classified documents dismissal 3 things to watch in Vance’s convention speech Union leaders, reality stars and rivals: How the GOP is trying to appeal to everyone Iran denies plot to kill Trump, after Secret Service reportedly alerted Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director for testimony on Trump shooting Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events Sha’Carri Richardson out to prove she is not just back, but better after drug suspension House Democrats report best second-quarter fundraising yet ‘Violence is not the way to go’; John Hinckley Jr. in recent social media post HSC-9 showcases special MH-60s “tattooed” with special Navy meanings ‘Ambush’ on JCC officers investigating road-rage incident, vehicle shot 100 times Watch: Burglary suspect busted in the act by police drone in California WATCH: JD Vance accepts nomination to be Trump’s running mate at RNC Martha Stewart bedding is up to 54% off today for Prime Day Wanted Virginia woman arrested in ‘fraud’ investigation in Stafford County Teen rescued from sand hole at San Diego beach: ‘She was way down there’ Marilyn Manson accuser comes forward after NY ruling: ‘Fear no longer controls me’ Las Vegas locals, tourists gather to watch The Mirage Volcano erupt one last time Swimmers don’t notice as woman struggles and drowns in Vegas pool: Video Why your COVID symptoms may feel different with this wave of infections Florida man had hours-long junk food binge in closed Walgreens, police say Virginia Beach native chosen for US Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team Recap: JD Vance delivers first speech as Trump’s running mate En Punto: Las noticias más importantes de la semana del 17 de julio NFR: House fire sparked in or around window AC unit A History of Community Support Training Future Healthcare Heroes Eliminating Pests CC: Community Harvest Market Warren: Democrats ‘will suspend the filibuster’ to codify Roe v. Wade Almost 2 in 3 Democrats want Biden to drop out: AP poll HPD searching for suspect wanted for armed robbery, abduction VB townhouse fire displaces woman and pet Operation Homefront to give out backpacks, school supplies to military children in Norfolk Norfolk Fire-Rescue to open application process for new hires The 4 biggest challenges facing Biden’s reelection bid Latino Music Festival to return to Town Point Park for 23rd year DHS Inspector General opens probe into Secret Service over Trump shooting Officials suspect cyanide poisoning after 6 Vietnamese and American guests found dead at Bangkok hotel Blog: One more hot day, but storms start to arrive. Best Prime Day beauty deals 2024 Webcam monitors Colorado ‘mega den’ of 2,000 rattlesnakes Details of Trump shooting security breakdown start to emerge  Republicans unite around Donald Trump York County judge dismisses ACLU lawsuit challenging Virginia’s transgender student policies July marks 2 years since national launch of mental health helpline, 988 Can the Seine be clean enough for Paris Olympic swimming events? Trump rally shooting pushes Pennsylvania governor into the spotlight Peter Navarro released from prison ahead of expected RNC appearance Effort to replace Biden may be ‘game over,’ despite lingering pushes Republicans fear Trump may not have Senate coattails VP pick sets Vance up as GOP’s ‘heir apparent’  Local step team wins national title Free Labor Day weekend concert series at VB Oceanfront ‘Top Chef Masters’ contestant Naomi Pomeroy drowns in Oregon river Police shoot, kill knife-wielding man near Republican National Convention Fireball meteor likely flew over New York City, NASA says Who is Usha Vance, the wife of Trump running mate JD Vance? What are Project 2025’s ties to the Trump campaign? McDonald’s massacre survivor, now police captain, recalls surviving being shot several times Migrant advocates ‘sound the alarm,’ opposing Vance as Trump’s VP pick Kyle Gass of Tenacious D dropped from talent agency after Trump shooting remark Did the world’s rarest whale just wash up on a New Zealand beach? Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during national anthem performance, will check into rehab ‘Very high’ COVID levels detected in 7 states Illinois dam fails, residents told to evacuate area RFK Jr. apologizes after call with Trump leaked Revlon’s viral Volumizer is 50% off for Prime Day ‘God stepped in’: Lee Greenwood, Trump’s ‘favorite singer,’ reacts to assassination attempt NC Department of Health and Human Services recognizes 988 lifeline on its second anniversary Elon Musk says X headquarters is moving to Texas, cites California’s gender identity law High levels of E. Coli present in James River in Richmond After 2 alligator scares in weeks, NC beach town police warn about ‘aggressive’ gators RNC attendees sport ear bandages in solidarity with Trump NC State Board of Elections to put RFK Jr. on presidential ballot, denies request to recognize Cornel West Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor Trump welcomes ex-rivals back into fold: 5 takeaways from Day 2 of RNC Violent Femmes performing at Sandler Center this September