A tractor-trailer driving is facing the consequences for a crash in Henrico County. It happened yesterday morning on I-64 West near I-295 in the Sandston area. VSP says the bed of the tractor-trailer hit an overhead sign. The bed separated from the car and remained upright against the sign. It took about an hour for the bed to be removed, but traffic was tied up for over seven hours. No one was hurt, but the 62-year-old driver was charged for reckless driving.
A poverty simulation aims to remind public servants of the importance of empathy when making decisions. Often, people working in social services can find themselves with empathy burnout due to heavy workloads and difficult situations in communities with high poverty rates. Poverty simulations, like the one organized by United Way in Henry County aim to build empathy among public servants by immersing them in the challenges faced by families living in poverty. The Cardinal News reports participants experience the struggles of daily life, such as paying bills and accessing healthcare, in a simulated month-long scenario.
