The work of the state’s new redistricting commission will have a lasting impact on Virginia elections and political power. People who are watching the process are calling on the members of the commission to reach out.
The people who answer the call and send help when there’s an emergency are in the spotlight during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. And in Roanoke, the city has recognized its Telecommunicator of the Year.
Senator Mark Warner says he believes Virginia has overcome many of the problems with the vaccine rollout. On Monday, he said he was encouraged by visits to two large vaccination clinics last week.
Fire-EMS crew members said they rescue large animals roughly four to five times a year, so a special training like this one is something they couldn’t miss.
The measures include the repeal of job protections in the police disciplinary process that critics say impede accountability. They include a new statewide use-of-force policy.
East Gate Church of the Nazarene cooked up a meal for all those who have been working to keep the community safe, healthy and educated during the pandemic.
Staunton’s emergency call center is running on the latest technology, Next Gen 911, i3. That means a system that’s faster and more efficient. Staunton is one of the first in a statewide initiative just behind three localities in Northern Virginia.