State rep. describes tense moments during Jamaica trip as Hurricane Beryl passed by
(WFSB) - A family trip to Jamaica turned into the experience of a lifetime for one Norwich representative after Hurricane Beryl made a dangerously close pass to the island last week. Norwich Rep. Derell Wilson frequents the island of Jamaica often, and this year was visiting to celebrate his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. But he and his family quickly learned this year was going to be very different. Wilson said the weather was near perfect, even up until Wednesday, July 3rd when Category 4 Hurricane Beryl was closing in on...