Looking forward to seeing @DeionSanders tomorrow at WVU! I’ve had this on my calendar for almost two years. Maybe he will sign a falcons jersey I have 🤞🤞🤞
short words > long words
tried > attempted
saw > observed
cut > laceration
bruise > contusion
death > fatality
take > transport
went > responded
child > juvenile
told > advised
use > utilize
after > following
end > terminate
start > initiate
more > additional
change > modify
The @APStylebook has finally slain slay.
After years of encouraging the use of these nonconversational terms, #APstyle now calls for kill, killing or killed instead.
Law enforcement PIO’s, let’s follow suit.
Law enforcement PIO’s LOVE “juvenile.”
I’ve always preferred minor.
Now the @APStylebook weighs in:
“Juvenile and minor are broad terms that can carry legal connotations when sometimes there are none…
“…consider terms like child, teenagers, youths, young teens, etc.” #PIO
The new AP Stylebook, 57th Edition, goes on sale today.
It includes new chapters on artificial intelligence and criminal justice, plus a detailed checklist for self-editing.
Is it time to update your AP style guidance?
https://t.co/3TGa2tR4nZ
Day 4 of Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on FLASH FLOODING! 🌊
VDEM took a trip to Pocahontas State Park to chat with park manager Nate Clark who reminded us of the flooding event that happened in August 2020 in Chesterfield that caused the park to endure harsh damages.
What is the difference between a Microburst🌩️ and a tornado🌪️?
On Day 3️⃣ of Severe Weather Awareness Week, VDEM speaks with National Weather Service Wakefield’s Eric Seymour about the characteristics of the two weather phenomena.
@NWSWakefieldVA@NOAA@VirginiaDCR#SWAW2024
Day 2 of Severe Weather Awareness Week: Looking back at the rare EF3 tornado in Virginia Beach in 2023.
The EF3 tornado hit the Great Neck portion of Virginia Beach after moving from a low pressure system over South Carolina. The estimated peak winds of the tornado were 145 mph.