On Wednesday, August 21st, James City County Police were called to the scene of a two-car collision that left one person dead and three more injured. Reports show that officers were dispatched to the intersection of Fieldstone Parkway and Old Stage Road at about 8:20 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered a Ford F-250 pickup…
On the evening of August 17, 2024, a car hit and killed a pedestrian in Melfa, Virginia. Virginia State Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident. So far, they know that an unidentified, dark-colored sedan struck a 66-year-old man who entered the southbound lanes on Lankford Highway. The driver of the sedan failed to stop after…
One of the places where drivers should be at their most vigilant and focused is in school zones. As any driver can attest, driving through school zones, especially during the morning drop-off and afternoon pickup, can be hectic. Between school buses, parent vehicles, and children who are walking, it is easy to see why it…
In a recent report published in Cureus, researchers from Miller Scientific—a boutique research organization—identified over 287,000 adverse events associated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs). These drugs, such as Ozempic, Rybelsus, Byetta, and Victoza, are prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes. The events included death, life-threatening events, prolonged hospitalizations, and persistent or significant disability. If…
As we approach the end of August, students in Virginia will be returning to school and settling into their academic schedules. That is often easier for some students than others. It is not uncommon for both students and parents to struggle to keep up with a new, early morning schedule after enjoying the “lazy days…