From addiction, a path forward • Most pedestrian and cyclists deaths caused by preventable accidents, data shows
Henrico Newsflash – Dec. 28, 2023
From addiction, a path forward
Editor’s note: This is the first of two articles exploring addiction and recovery.
Laura Townsend began taking her father’s prescription Percocet because it made her feel like a better mom and more like the person she always wanted to be.
“I thought, ‘Oh, ok. This is it,” said Townsend. “This is everything I’ve ever been missing my entire life.” Click here to read more
Most pedestrian and cyclists deaths caused by preventable accidents, data shows
Alcohol, distraction or speeding were the most deadly factors for pedestrians and cyclists in Virginia for at least the past three years.
Those factors contributed to nearly 3 in 4 pedestrian deaths and 2 in 3 cyclist deaths between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30. Click here to read more
Virginia ABC to accept applications for Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant program
Virginia DMV offering federal grants for road safety projects
In the Garden: Boost your mood with fragrant indoor plants
New Year’s Eve Celebration planned Dec. 31 at Hilton Short Pump
Richmond Folk Music to host annual New Year’s Eve Party at Congregation Or Ami Dec. 31
• Nine hurt in chain-reaction crash on I-95 north in Henrico (CBS-6)
• Beloved J.R. Tucker softball coach Pat McGuire left lifelong impact on players, community (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
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