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Hurricane Helene's victims include first responders who died helping others
Falling trees and raging floods from Hurricane Helene killed more than 150 people when it struck Florida late last week and then plowed through the Southeast as one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history. People died in six states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Among them were first responders who perished in wind-ravaged and rain-soaked communities, often while trying to help others. Not all were human: An eastern Tennessee police department lost a K-9 named Scotty to the rapidly rising floodwaters. Here are some of the stories of the victims: ...
Pharmacist shortage impacts Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — Well over 2,000 pharmacies nationwide shut their doors this year, putting pressure on local pharmacists to help fill the gap. Those independent pharmacists say the closures put about 23,000 people out of work statewide. Dr. Anna Peoples, owner of Peoples Pharmacy, says, “In Virginia, 23 chains...
CODI Alert now set up for law enforcement in Charlotte County
If a child goes missing in Lunenburg County, up until now Virginia State Police couldn’t issue an alert unless he or she had been abducted. That’s changing, thanks to a bill supported by Del. Tommy Wright, one that passed in the 2024 General Assembly. The Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative, aka the CODI […] The post CODI Alert now set up for law enforcement in Charlotte County appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Virginia medical examiner testifies in trial of former hospital worker charged in Irvo Otieno’s death
Day two of the trial of Wavie Jones, who is charged in connection with the 2023 death of Irvo Otieno, began with defense attorneys attempting to have Irvo Otieno’s mother, Caroline Ouko, removed from the courtroom. Attorneys argued that Ouko’s crying in the courtroom was disruptive and that she...
DC cracks down on dangerous drivers from Maryland and Virginia with new enforcement rules
Last year, 45 pedestrians were killed by drivers in Washington, D.C. — a 16-year high. Now, city leadership is looking to reduce the number of pedestrians killed to zero through legislation awaiting Mayor Muriel Bowser’s signature and Congressional approval. Initiatives in the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility Act, which include allowing the attorney general […]
Helene: White House declares major disaster in Virginia
(The Center Square) – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the commonwealth has been granted a request for an expedited federal major disaster declaration following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Youngkin says the declaration will provide more support for individuals and local governments impacted by the storm. The declaration opens the door to federal funds for individuals impacted by the storm in the counties...
Virginia doctor heads to North Carolina to aid in Helene recovery efforts
The recovery efforts for hurricane Helene continue. One of the Commonwealth's former leading health officials is heading straight to the destruction to help those most impacted by the storm. Since it touched down on Thursday Sept. 26, hurricane Helene has laid a deadly path throughout the southeast region.
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