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Newport News is talking about a firefighter rescue. 25 yr veteran Newport News firefighter Jason Edwards and his fishing buddies rescued 6 men after their boat caught fire last Sunday by the James River Bridge. Edwards tells CBS-6 the boat fire was bad.....

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Edwards, his father and a friend got all 6 men into their boat safely -- 2 with severe burns. They'll be OK and authorities are looking for what caused the fire.  
 
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Virginia is launching a statewide push to help prison and jail inmates return to society. It’s called “Stand Tall, Stand Proud, Succeed Together.” Gov. Youngkin says it’ll bring together state and local government with nonprofits and private companies.  
 
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A beekeeper in Fairfax County hopes to teach others to protect pollinators. Scott Kimbler has the details.....

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A Greene Co. road washed out by Debby is open again. V-DOT says South River Road reopened Friday after it was washed out August 11th. V-DOT says crews had to put down a new base after tearing out the damaged roadway.  
 
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Posted: 08/19/2024 5:02:00 ET ATL

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