Tazewell County Sheriff's Office receives grant to expand EMT program
According to a press release, the Norfolk Southern Corporation awarded $15,000 in grant funding to to expand the EMT program at the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office.
Comcast announces broadband expansion project in Mercer County
This funding, along with the continued support of our Board of Supervisors, will have an immediate impact on the work we do. We're thankful to Norfolk Southern for investing in our community and for supporting our mission.
Sheriff Brian Hieatt
Various divisions of the Sheriff's Office, including Patrol, Courthouse Security, School Safety, Civil Process/Code Enforcement, and the Detective Division, have people who are EMT-certified, which allows them to effectively serve the people in Tazewell County.
According to the press release, some of the deputies who are EMT-certified help with staffing shortages by working part-time with local rescue squads, making Tazewell County one of two agencies in Virginia, and the first in southwest Virginia, with deputies who are also trained as EMTs.
The press release stated that the funds will allow for the addition of seven additional EMT deputies to expand the EMT program at the Sheriff's Office. In 2023, Norfolk Southern started two community programs that the grant is a part of: The Safety First Grant Program and the Thriving Communities Grant Program.
Multiple bands announced for 100th State Fair of West Virginia
The Safety First Grant Program aims to increase safety initiatives and organizations, and the Thriving Communities Grant Program is meant to support community life, encourage economic opportunity, and offer equal access to basic necessities.
With a history spanning more than 200 years across thousands of communities, Norfolk Southern is proud to be a part of the towns, cities, and states we serve. Norfolk Southern employees live, work, and play in every community across our network, and we are committed to seeing those communities thrive.
Kristin Wong | Director Corporate Giving at Norfolk Southern
Those who receive the grant award are chosen from Norfolk Southern's 22-state network each year.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Los Angeles Times
Navy F-35 jet crashes outside California air base after pilot safely ejects
A Navy pilot safely ejected from an F-35 jet moments before it crashed into a Fresno County cotton field in a fiery blaze Wednesday evening. The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m., not far from Navy Air Station Lemoore, the U.S. Navy said in a statement. The wreckage of the military jet burned as deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, paramedics, firefighters and officers with the California Highway Patrol responded to the field near Dickenson and Cadillac Avenues, north of the base. Emergency officials on the ground found the pilot with a parachute in a nearby field, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office announced in a Facebook post. A helicopter transported the pilot to a hospital for evaluation. 'He is expected to be OK,' the Sheriff's Office said. Video footage shared by the Sheriff's Office showed firefighters using a bulldozer to clear a path to the jet so they could drive up to the wreckage and put out the fire. The F-35 jet was attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 125, also known as the 'Rough Raiders,' according to the Navy. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Newsweek
19-07-2025
- Newsweek
Two Hospitalized in Illinois Train Derailment
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A train derailment caused a chemical leak and sent two rail workers to the hospital in Wabash County, Illinois, on Friday night. A total of 24 cars derailed, Norfolk Southern said, with two of them damaged and leaking sulfur. The derailment triggered an emergency response involving local, state, and federal agencies, Mount Carmel Mayor Joe Judge told Newsweek in an email Saturday. Norfolk Southern told Newsweek in an emailed statement on Saturday that the workers suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Newsweek has reached out to the Wabash County Sheriff, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Homeland Security via email during non-working hours Saturday for more information. Why It Matters Train derailments can be dangerous for a variety of reasons, and sometimes even deadly. The latest train derailment shut down roadways, airspace and required a Hazmat response, Judge told Newsweek. The potential impacts of being exposed to sulfur range from mild irritation to life-threatening conditions. This is not the first time a Norfolk Southern train has derailed, causing issues. In 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train in East Palestine, Ohio, derailed with 38 cars coming off the tracks, 11 of which were carrying toxic chemicals. The derailment sparked a large fire, sending toxic gases into the atmosphere and prompting the evacuation of nearly 5,000 people. What To Know Friday's train derailment between Browns and Bellmont near Illinois Route 15 resulted in a "significant hazardous materials spill," according to Judge. Crews on Saturday continued to remove damaged rail cars from the site, Judge told Newsweek. Hazmat teams determined that leaked substances included liquid sulfur and other chemicals. Witnesses said they observed white smoke rising from the area shortly after the derailment, local television station WFIE reported. The derailment drew crews from multiple fire departments—including Browns, Albion, Bellmont, Mt. Carmel, and MABAS 47, along with the Wabash County Sheriff's Department and Homeland Security. It also shutdown roadways in the area and prompted a no-fly zone, according to the mayor, who added that the roads have since been reopened. Residents near the derailment were advised to evacuate temporarily as a precaution, but authorities later noted there was no widespread evacuation order in place. The situation was "contained" as of 5 a.m. local time, according to Judge. A freight train loaded with shipping containers at an inland port, Perak, Malaysia, on July 6, 2024. A freight train loaded with shipping containers at an inland port, Perak, Malaysia, on July 6, 2024. Getty What People Are Saying Mount Carmel Mayor Joe Judge told Newsweek in an email Saturday: "Homeland Security are still on scene while damaged cars are removed for safety precautions." Norfolk Southern said in a statement emailed to Newsweek Saturday: "One of our trains traveling through Browns, Illinois, derailed shortly before 7:00 p.m. July 18. Initial assessments indicate 24 cars derailed, resulting in leaks from two cars carrying molten Sulphur. There is no danger to the public. Two crew members were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Our team is working closely with local first responders to safely manage and mitigate the incident." What Happens Next? The cause of the derailment has not yet been determined. Local authorities and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to conduct a full investigation as the site is secured, and clean-up concludes. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) continues to monitor air quality on-scene and no threat to the general public has been declared. Residents are encouraged to stay alert to official updates and follow all safety directives.
USA Today
05-07-2025
- USA Today
Who had life jackets? Mystery surrounds Lake Tahoe boat tragedy
As victims in a boating accident that killed eight people are being laid to rest, questions are still swirling about the capsizing on Lake Tahoe, California. Funerals were held July 3 for a New York couple who died in the June 21 boat crash: Jim Guck, 69, and Theresa Giullari, 66, of Honeoye, New York, were among the eight people killed in a sudden, violent squall at the alpine lake that straddles the border of California and Nevada. Arrangements for others were not made public. All 10 on board were thrown into the water and only two – a mother and daughter who authorities said were wearing life jackets – were rescued. Investigators haven't answered questions about whether the eight who died were wearing flotation devices or how many life jackets were aboard. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, lead agency on the incident, declined to comment, citing the ongoing investigation. 'I understand that everyone would like to know various aspects of the case,' El Dorado Sgt. Kyle Parker told the Reno Gazette-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network. More: Mother and daughter identified by GoFundMe as survivors of Tahoe boat tragedy What happened to the boat? On June 21, a sudden storm hit Lake Tahoe with high winds, 8-foot swells and snow. Online posts show boats capsizing and crashing along the shores. The 27-foot power boat with 10 passengers filled with water and overturned. The bodies of six victims were recovered that day. Dive teams found two victims submerged 300 feet under the surface on June 22 and 23 near D.L. Bliss State Park on the west shore. Two survivors were wearing life jackets The two survivors who were rescued from the water were identified in a verified GoFundMe account as Amy Friduss and her mother, Julie Lindsay. Friduss' father and Lindsay's husband, Stephen, 63, of Springwater, New York, was among those killed. Family spokesperson Sam Springer said they are extended family members of the boat's owner, DoorDash executive Joshua Pickles, and his parents, who all perished. The mother and daughter are dealing with "unimaginable circumstances," the GoFundMe said. "Physically, both mother and daughter are on the mend, but are dealing with the heartbreaking loss of their beloved husband and father, best friends and dear family who perished," the page said. Lindsay had recently retired and planned to spend her years with her husband and best friends – who also died on the boat. Friduss is a nurse practitioner, who treats people living in homeless encampments in her free time. The Washoe County Sheriff's Hasty Team posted on Facebook that the survivors were wearing life jackets. "The two passengers who were wearing Personal Flotation Devices were rescued by responding emergency personnel and transported to the hospital. Sadly, the remaining eight passengers drown," the post said. The sheriff's office would not say whether any others on board wore life jackets. And it's unclear if there were enough on board. DoorDash executive, parents among the victims DoorDash executive Joshua Pickles, his parents, an uncle and four family friends died: A GoFundMe set up for Guck and Giullari said their deaths have "left a hole that words can't begin to fill. They were not only loving parents and devoted family members, but also proud grandparents who poured their hearts into every moment spent with their grandchildren." They loved the water and boating and had gone on the trip with their best friends, Steve and Julie Lindsay, also from upstate New York. Steve Lindsay died while Julie Lindsay survived. Life jackets required on recreational watercraft Boating rules require a Coast Guard-approved life jacket for every passenger on board. Children under 13 are required to wear them while on the water. 'In regard to boating safety, the wearing of a life vest is always encouraged, and in some cases mandated due to the type of watercraft,' Parker with the El Dorado Sheriff's Office told the Reno Gazette-Journal on June 26. 'On a boat there must be a PFD for each individual on board and readily accessible. In some cases, depending on the size of the vessel, there are additional safety requirements.' According to the Coast Guard, 87% of drowning victims in boating incidents were not wearing life jackets when the cause of death was known. Tahoe's cold temperatures are a risk to anyone even if they are wearing a life jacket. The National Park Service warns that water temperatures below 70 degrees can cause hypothermia within minutes. In 50-degree water, a person can survive for about 10 minutes before being unable to save themselves, NPS said. With a life jacket, someone might survive for an hour before hypothermia sets in.
