The National Road Safety Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting safe driving, emphasized that the holiday season is often the most dangerous time to be on the roads.
The pilot program, which starts Tuesday, Jan. 7, aims to reduce stigma and improve access to life-saving resources. It is a top priority for the Hanover Community Services Board in 2025.
Richmond Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Melvin Carter, who started out as a volunteer and became the third Black chief in the department's history, will be retiring at the end of the year.