A family of five was displaced this morning when fire broke out on the rear deck of a Lake Ridge townhouse on Tatiana Way and extended up into the attic and minimal damage to one adjoining home.

With the holiday shopping season ramping up, here are 6 tips to understand how to avoid falling victim to scams.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays.

The “earn while you learn” approach combines on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. A company can assemble a skilled workforce, and employees get paid training and the ability to advance when they complete the program.

Fall is the breeding season for deer, so they will be more active over the next couple of months than at any other time of the year.

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Detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau are continuing their efforts to identify and locate the suspect or suspects in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man that occurred in the 13900 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) on Thursday, Oct. 27, around 10 p.m.

The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and has interpretation services for 160 languages. Farmers can call or text 833-897-2474 to speak directly with a healthcare professional. Crisis specialists have access to a Virginia-specific database of agricultural and health resources. “Stress on a farm never ends,” said Dana Fisher, chair of the VFBF Safety Advisory Committee, which is spearheading the organization’s mental health support efforts. “Stress and mental health issues are always a problem in the agriculture community, and stress can lead to costly mistakes on the job.