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Hampton Roads heard double amputee's cries for help

Help is on the way for Veda Fulford. First thing Tuesday morning, a representative from the city of Norfolk's Department of Human Services arrived at her home to check on her welfare. This came after Fulford, 38, a double-amputee who is in "hospice and home health," was having to deal with a home without running water and limited electricity, with a pipe bursting in her 105-year-old home during frigid overnight temperatures early Sunday morning. Her children are staying with relatives while the family copes with the issues.

Hampton Roads heard double amputee’s cries for help

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Help is on the way for Veda Fulford.

First thing Tuesday morning, a representative from the city of Norfolk's Department of Human Services arrived at her home to check on her welfare.

This came after Fulford, 38, a double-amputee who is in "hospice and home health," was having to deal with a home without running water and limited electricity, with a pipe bursting in her 105-year-old home during frigid overnight temperatures early Sunday morning. Her children are staying with relatives while the family copes with the issues.

USS George Washington sailors die shortly after arrival …

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Two Navy sailors have died shortly after returning to the Yokosuka Naval base in Japan, according to a NavyTimes article published on Dec. 3. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/uss-george-washington-deploys-from-norfolk-to-japan-2-sailors-die-shortly-after-arrival/

Safety and health tips as temperatures continue to …

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Temperatures are staying low for the majority of the week, with most of the viewing area in the middle of a cold streak. Whether you are inside or outside, the drop in temperatures effects many people.  https://www.wavy.com/news/safety-and-health-tips-as-temperatures-continue-to-drop/

Safety and health tips as temperatures continue to …

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Temperatures are staying low for the majority of the week, with most of the viewing area in the middle of a cold streak. Whether you are inside or outside, the drop in temperatures effects many people.  https://www.wavy.com/

Multiple crashes in Portsmouth cause delays on I-264

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A vehicle crash in Portsmouth caused delays near Victory Boulevard Wednesday morning. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/vehicle-crash-causes-delays-near-victory-blvd/

Maury, Green Run set for Class 5 semifinal clash

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Maury comes into the state semifinals as the defending state champions, having outscored opponents by a margin of 760 to 81. The Commodores had five shutouts and scored 80 or more points in a game three times. Meanwhile, Green Run has outscored opponents 455 to 75, picking up six shutouts (not including a forfeit win over Princess Anne).

Residents: Shootings at Tallwood Apts. in VB rare

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Residents say incidents similar to the one in which a 17-year-old boy in Virginia Beach died after being shot Monday night outside the Tallwood Apartments are rare.

Dare County homeowners may be eligible for FEMA grant …

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Homeowners in Dare County may be eligible to receive a grant to help elevate their houses thanks to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program from FEMA. https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/dare-county-homeowners-may-be-eligible-for-fema-grant-to-elevate-houses/

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