Vicki Gardner
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The woman who survived an on-air shooting that killed two TV journalists in Virginia has received a standing ovation by the state Senate. Vicki Gardner was honored at the Capitol Tuesday for her success as executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce. Gardner was being interviewed on live TV in August when Vester Flanagan walked up and opened fire, injuring Gardner and killing WDBJ-TV cameraman Adam Ward and reporter Alison Parker. Gardner said she returned to work part time on Monday and is “feeling good.” She said being recognized by lawmakers was an “incredible honor.” Republican Sen. Bill Stanley called Gardner an “inspiration” and “champion for economic development” in western Virginia.
