Upset After Fire, Child Comforted at Christmas | Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

Firefighter Brings Gift to Traumatized Child

A Loudoun County firefighter went above and beyond the call of duty recently to help a traumatized child, according to a Loudoun County Professional Firefighters - iAFF Local 3756.

On Dec. 4, firefighters were dispatched to a fire in Ashburn. The fire had started after a young boy accidentally tipped over a candle. After extinguishing the fire, Captain Mike Mahoney and Firefighter Dillon Huss talked to the child because he was very upset and shaking uncontrollably. >>>read more.

Shed Security Detail? Gov’s Office Dismisses Lawmaker’s Idea

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s office has called a state senator’s plan to take away the governor’s security detail a “reactionary temper tantrum.” Virginia state Sen. Bill Carrico (R-40th), came up with the idea after the Virginia attorney general announced that Virginia would no longer recognize concealed gun permits from 25 states, including Tennessee.

“As a gun owner himself, the governor is ready to work with the General Assembly on common-sense steps like universal background checks,” said McAuliffe spokesman Brian Coy to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. “Unfortunately, Mr. Carrico’s quote is a good representation of the interest he and his colleagues have shown in productive work on this serious issue so far.” >>>read more.

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‘Chocolate Lovers Festival’ Set for Feb. 6-7

• Professional and amateur chefs of all ages are invited to participate in the Chocolate Challenge at the 2016 Chocolate Lovers Festival.

Grocery Store Hours on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day

• What’s open and what’s closed over Thursday and Friday.

Police: Arrests in Long String of Business Break-Ins

• Three suspects are in custody in more than 20 business break-ins, with more arrests possible, according to law enforcement.

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