Drive Safe Hampton Roads has a unique opportunity ahead of us this year in recognizing and supporting those who serve the community to ensure traffic safety for all drivers. Committed experts and volunteers lead Drive Safe Hampton Roads and facilitate programs that meet the community where they live, go to school, and/or work to teach…
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Dennis John Pointer Obituary
Dennis John Pointer of Newport News passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Riverside Hospital. An Army Veteran, John, or “DJ” also served his community as a Newport News Police Officer for 32 years. During his time with Newport News, he served as an instructor on multiple subjects of the department, as well as worked…
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It’s Official…Drive Safe Hampton Roads Board of Director ‘22-23
Rich Jacobs, DRIVE SMART Virginia (2022-23 Chair of the Board) Jim McElligott, Community Advocate Georjeane Blumling, Community Advocate Myrna Banks, Norfolk Public Schools John Fentress, Community Advocate Ruby Gatling, Community Advocate Catherine Wilson, AAA Tidewater Virginia 2022-2023 DRIVE SAFE HAMPTON ROADS OFFICERS President: Keri Douglas, MI Technical Solutions, Inc. Vice-President: Eriald Kera, Virginia beach Police…
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Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides on July 4th Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides on July 4th WeekendIn Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and WilliamsburgThe National Safety Council (NSC) estimates 462 people may die on U.S. roads this Independence Day holiday period. Hampton Roads, Va. (July 1, 2022) – Free or reduced fare rides are being offered to alcohol-impaired drivers throughout Norfolk, Virginia Beach,…
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