Tag Archives: Safety

• News

  DMV helps in finding a safe limousine company

  Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles wants to make sure that people are making a safe decision when they reserve a limo.
• News

  Cyber-criminals are targeting phones and bank info

  The latest threat report from security firm McAfee highlights the need for vigilance on mobile devices and a change in how people and companies approach security.
• News

  Henrico to spend nearly $400K on school security improvements

  Henrico County School leaders are taking extra steps to keep students safe in the classroom after the school shooting in Connecticut.
• News

  Pull in your garbage cans — or you could be fined

  Richmond’s Department of Public Works is making a big push to enforce a 2007 ordinance that requires homeowners to pay a fine if their supercan is left in a city right of way.
• News

  VDOT presents Springfield Road study

  VDOT presented the findings of a year-long study conducted on a two-mile stretch of Springfield Road, between Nuckols and Staples Mill Roads.
• Health / News

  Expandable toy recalled due to ingestion risk, group says

  A toy that absorbs water and can expand to 400 times its original size has been voluntarily recalled after a report that a baby ingested one and needed surgery.
• News

  New app checks friend requests for registered sex offenders

  The app allows Facebook users to cross check friend requests against the national sex offender registry.
• News

  Dumb ways to die: Group uses shock tactics to promote safety

  Melbourne’s railway operator Metro is using black comedy to stop people from risking their lives at railway stations.
• News

  Hiking expert talks about strategies for safe hiking trips

  Hiking expert Matthew Rosefsky visits CBS 6 to talk about best practices to stay safe on hikes.
• A List / Community

  A LIST: Antoinette’s weekend event picks

  Check out Antoinette’s list of all the super events going on in our area this weekend.
• News

  Two children found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning

  Rescuers say two children and two dogs were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday morning in Elkin.
• News

  Police: Road rage may have sparked deadly shooting at Target store

  Police said “road rage” may be to blame for the shooting death of an Oklahoma City man at a metro store parking lot.