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Firefighter stabbed on duty to be released from hospital today
A veteran fire captain who was slashed and stabbed by a patient last week will be released from the hospital Tuesday, News4Jax has learned.The following is a heads-up notification from National Weather Service Wakefield, VA as of 5:00 AM, October 21, 2019 regarding the potential for severe weather on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
Threats: Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon into the early evening hours. Damaging winds and heavy rain are the main threats with the strongest storms, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Location: Mainly southeastern Virginia (east of Interstate 95 and south of US-58) and northeast North Carolina
Timing: After 2 pm tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon into the early evening hours.
Overview and Impacts:
• Damaging winds gusts to 60 mph are the main threat.
• An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
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Virginia Announces $9.6 Million in Federal Funds for Homeland Security Grant Awards
RICHMOND – In August of 2019, Governor Northam announced the culmination of a stakeholder-driven process to allocate more than $24 million through various federal grant programs to enhance emergency preparedness and security throughout the Commonwealth. The funds will be administered by the Virgin...
In a Strong Economy, Why Are So Many Workers on Strike?
A decade into the recovery, workers say they’re still dogged by the concessions they made when the economy was weak.
Massive fire at strip mall overnight closes multiple Fairfax businesses
A six-alarm fire broke out at a bike shop in a strip mall early Monday morning in Fairfax. Fairfax Fire officials have no reports of injuries at this time, and report multiple businesses are closed. Approximately 56 units responded to the report of a fire at 1506 Bell View Blvd. Firefighters arrived...
Virginia's tightest races in recent history
Every vote truly matters in down ballot elections. Virginia’s local elections are frequently won by slim margins, and the effect of the results on policy can be huge. The Dogwood compiled a list of some of the particularly close races from recent history below. DISTRICT 94 VIRGINIA HOUSE RACE (t...
Decatur Fire Department’s all-female command staff appears on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
The command staff for the Decatur Fire Department appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show this week.IAFF local 2498
Who are the York County, James City County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg Professional Fire Fighters?
IAFF local 2498 is a local union representing career professional Fire Fighters, EMS (EMT, Paramedics), and dispatchers.