Government
Experts warn Virginians to be prepared for potentially active hurricane season
Hurricanes Michael and Florence left in their trail unprecedented destruction across the Carolinas in 2018, and with many of Virginia’s southern neighbors still picking up the pieces nearly a year later, experts across the commonwealth are urging Virginians to be prepared so that the same fate doesn’t befall their state in 2019.
Henrico County launches education, enforcement campaign as vehicle crashes with pedestrians, bicyclists increase
Vehicle crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists are increasing across Henrico County, just as they are throughout Virginia and the United States. To reverse the trend, Henrico is responding with messages discouraging cellphone use and other distractions, targeted enforcement of traffic laws and a review of crosswalks, lighting or other design features that may be beneficial in certain areas.
