Dominion Energy provides update on restoration efforts as second storm hits Virginia
Published Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, 7:09 pm
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As of 6 p.m., 1,200 Dominion Energy Virginia customers were without power. With inclement weather forecast to continue through Thursday evening and into Friday morning, the company has staged crews and supplies across its service area, focusing on areas projected to be hardest hit.
Dominion Energy augmented staff with line workers from neighboring utilities in 19 states, Washington D.C., and Canada. Crews are geared up and ready to respond as quickly and safely as possible.
Waynesboro man charged with abduction, forcible sodomy
Published Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, 2:59 pm
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Jeffrey Mack Wexler. Photo courtesy Waynesboro Police Department.
A 73-year-old Waynesboro man has been arrested in connection with the abduction and forcible sodomy of a juvenile.
Jeffrey Mack Wexler was arrested on Wednesday, per a release from the Waynesboro Police Department.
The arrest was made following an investigation after the juvenile victim came forward and filed a complaint alleging that Wexler invited the victim to his motel room under a false pretense.
Virginia Department of Corrections: More than half of inmates, staff have received COVID-19 vaccines
Published Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, 5:11 pm
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The Virginia Department of Corrections reports Thursday that it has administered COVID-19 vaccines to more than 50 percent of its inmates and staff.
Medical staff at the Virginia DOC worked intently with Virginia Department of Health officials, following CDC guidelines, as vaccines approached and received emergency approval. The DOC then started a massive education campaign to help inmates make informed decisions about the vaccine.