The federal environmental impact statement (FEIS) brings the Virginia Avenue Tunnel project one step closer to construction, according to the Washington Post. Opponents within the state are discontent since their safety concerns are reportedly being glossed over by CSX and FEIS. A recent report released by CSX states that millions of gallons of crude oil…
A Virginia Beach man that pled guilty to charges pressed a year ago is now being sentenced for causing a fatal accident while intoxicated. The 41-year-old man was charged with Aggravated Involuntary Manslaughter and DUI since he had a blood alcohol content of .15-.20 while transporting a child, according to WVEC News. In June of…
Residents of a street of homes in Windy Gap, Virginia (VA) in Roanoke County have been warned to not drink their well water more than two weeks after a tanker truck crashed carrying embalming fluid. The toxic chemical soaked into the soil on the mountain only yards from their homes. Samples have been taken from…
In a precautionary move, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan are recalling a total of 3 million cars worldwide due to faulty passenger seat and driver seat airbags. It is among the top 5 biggest recalls in the industry’s history. According to CBC news, the vehicles recalled range from anything manufactured between 2000 and 2005, depending on…
After a recent oil train derailment in Lynchburg, Virginia, resulting in several tanker cars falling into the James River, US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx ordered rail companies to provide details of oil train routes to state emergency officials. The purpose of this policy is to prevent further such incidents from occurring, and to be prepared…