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Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler succumbs to injuries following shooting

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Nov 14, 2021
2 min

Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler succumbs to injuries following shooting

While on duty, Town of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler stopped out with an individual shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday (Nov....

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Oct 11, 2021
1 min

Governor Ralph S. Northam Proclaims October 11-17 Virginia Police Week

Virginia Police Week And Peace Officers Memorial Day 10/11/2021 WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of Virginians is important to the...

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Funeral arrangements set for Hanover Fire Battalion Chief Jeff Phipps

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Jul 25, 2021
1 min

Funeral arrangements set for Hanover Fire Battalion Chief Jeff Phipps

On behalf of Chief Jethro H. Piland, III, the Hanover County Fire-EMS Department is sad to report the passing of Operations Battalion...

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Jul 19, 2021
2 min

Mayor, Sheriff identify deputy injured during Wise Co. officer-involved shooting Saturday

APPALACHIA, Va. (WJHL) — Authorities have identified the Wise County Sheriff’s deputy who was stabbed multiple times on Saturday before...

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Governor's Flag Order for Chesterfield County Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge

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Jul 9, 2021
1 min

Governor's Flag Order for Chesterfield County Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the...

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Passing of Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge

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Jul 3, 2021
1 min

Passing of Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge

(July 3, 2021) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield Fire and EMS is sad to report that Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge, 26 of...

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Jun 29, 2021
1 min

Portsmouth firefighter shot while responding to call about wires down on Surry Street

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A Portsmouth firefighter was shot and injured Monday night while responding to a call on Surry Street, after...

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Adjutant General of Virginia National Guard 2021 Memorial Day Message

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May 27, 2021
2 min

Adjutant General of Virginia National Guard 2021 Memorial Day Message

Each year on Memorial Day we make time to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of duty, honor and...

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EMS Week in Virginia Recognizes EMS Providers' Dedication to Saving Lives

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May 17, 2021
2 min

EMS Week in Virginia Recognizes EMS Providers' Dedication to Saving Lives

May 16 – 22 is National EMS Week (RICHMOND, Va.) – Over the last year and a half, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed an immeasurable strain...

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Donation fund organized to help Norton Police Chief James Lane during his recovery

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May 15, 2021
1 min

Donation fund organized to help Norton Police Chief James Lane during his recovery

We're so thankful that Norton Police Chief James Lane is home now and recovering... but that recovery is going to be a long road. If you...

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