Seventeen million Americans admitted to driving drunk at some point in 2010, according to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Amazingly, if this same group of people lived in the same state, it would rank fifth in size between Florida and Illinois. Despite significant improvements over the last decade, the statistics remain sobering: 27 people die every day in alcohol related traffic crashes, representing more than
“I just want it to stop.” “It” is child abuse or neglect, and when Social Workers talk with child victims, this is a statement most often heard from them. Children love their parents and caretakers. Children want their caretakers to behave like parents and guardians, who love and cherish them—they want their caretakers to behave like parents they see on television. And children want to be with their families. They
Vegetable gardening has seen a revival in the past few years. There are as many reasons for growing your own produce as there are people planting. Some of the more common reasons include food safety (knowing who produced your food and how), economics (although it is debatable whether growing your own saves you money), fresh food, and just the fun of it! Many people have never grown a vegetable garden
Houseplants are a colorful addition to your home and office. Brilliant blossoms or luxuriant foliage can make a living space more inviting and comfortable. Plants also filter pollutants, making the air we breathe cleaner. Before purchasing a houseplant, first evaluate the location that you would like to place a plant in. What is the light intensity and duration? Is it hot or cold? Is the area humid? Knowing your location
Transportation bill brings lawmakers together in opposition Who would have guessed that most of our current crop of candidates running for the Office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and a whole host of Republicans and Democrats, have found something all of them can agree. The only except-Terry McAuliffe, Democratic candidate for Governor. On the Republic side the notables are: Attorney General Ken Cuccinell-Republican candidate for Governor, Del. Scott Lingamfelter-Republic candidate
Update from Senate with Richard Stuart This second week of the Session has been, as always, incredibly busy. As I noted in my last report, in a short session we have two weeks less to do the work that we normally do, which means we do a lot more in less time. Generally, our day begins around 7 a.m. and concludes around 7:30 p.m. or later. During that time, we
Beginning Friday, the Greater Montross Partnership for Revitalization will host a three-day pre-Valentine’s Day special event in partnership with downtown merchants. Together, they’re offering tempting specials and incentives to “Come Back to Montross and fall in love all over again.” The past few years have tested and claimed some small businesses that once flourished. Yet right now, downtown Montross is an example of innovative and appealing entrepreneurship. It could be
An event that started out attracting teenage weightlifters from three local schools
Essex 4, Colonial Beach 3 A district contest gave the Drifters and
By Stephanie Romelczyk Have you noticed an abundance of inchworms this year?
By Jordan Coates Correspondent “Maybe it’s similar to people who stumble