Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for February 18, 2025. We're starting off with some critical updates as our area prepares for a major snowstorm. Officials are reflecting on past storms to ensure better outcomes this time around. The Virginia Beach Public Works Department is stocked with over 1,200 tons of salt, anticipating heavy use depending on snowfall amounts[1].
Local resident Bryan McClellan, who has lived in Virginia Beach since the '70s, recalls the heavy snowfall of 2010 as one of the worst he’s witnessed. He emphasizes the importance of staying home and cautions against venturing out on hazardous roads. The Virginia Department of Transportation has begun multi-day snow removal operations, pre-treating major interstates and roads since Monday. Cities across Hampton Roads are assessing what went wrong during the last storm, with Chesapeake highlighting icy conditions that hindered road-clearing efforts and Virginia Beach feeling more equipped this time around[1].
Moving on to other news, the Virginia Beach Police Department has made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case. Michael Shippy, 41, of Virginia Beach, was taken into custody on February 7 and charged with two counts of Felony Hit and Run, Possession of a Schedule I/II Substance, and Driving Under the Influence. This incident occurred on January 31, 2025, in the 3700 block of Bonney Road, resulting in the death of Thomas Moore, 63, of Virginia Beach[2].
In local business news, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today, but we encourage our listeners to stay tuned for updates on how the snowstorm might affect local businesses.
Looking at the weather, today is expected to be clear with temperatures ranging from 41 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the snowstorm is predicted to hit later today, with up to a foot of snow expected. Residents are advised to exercise caution and stay indoors during the storm[3].
In community events, we recommend checking local listings for any cancellations due to the weather. For now, there are no major events scheduled for the next few days.
In local school news, we don't have any specific achievements or sports results to share today, but we'll keep you updated on any developments.
On a community note, we want to remind everyone to stay safe and look out for each other during the storm. If you have any neighbors who might need assistance, please don't hesitate to lend a hand.
In today's crime report, aside from the arrest in the hit-and-run case, there are no other significant incidents to report from the past 24 hours.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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