Episodes

  • 10/10/24 - Chesterfield parents, educators want more school safety measures

    10/10/24 - Chesterfield parents, educators want more school safety measures
    Oct 10 2024
    Plus: An update on the ACLU of Virginia’s lawsuit in Hanover County regarding a transgender student-athlete's eligibility to play middle school girls tennis, an AI chatbot based on [*checks notes*] U.S. Rep. Don Beyer — and more Central Virginia news.
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    7 mins
  • 10/9/24 - A new federal lawsuit accuses Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares of purging voter rolls.

    10/9/24 - A new federal lawsuit accuses Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares of purging voter rolls.
    Oct 9 2024
    Plus: the city of Richmond has requested an additional $250 million over the next two budget years to improve James River water quality; 13 new species have been added to Virginia’s invasive plants list; Some Virginia hospitals are conserving IV fluid supplies; and other stories.
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    5 mins
  • 10/08/24 - Virginia hospitals grapple with national IV fluid shortage after Helene

    10/08/24 - Virginia hospitals grapple with national IV fluid shortage after Helene
    Oct 8 2024
    The race for Harrisonburg school board; Albemarle hiring new first responders; Henrietta Lacks statue unveiled; a VMSDEP update; and Virginia Repertory Theater will remain open.
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    7 mins
  • 10/7/24 - ‘Guns to Gardens’ project reaches Hampton

    10/7/24 - ‘Guns to Gardens’ project reaches Hampton
    Oct 7 2024
    Today’s top audio story is a feature from WHRO in Hampton Roads, where an interfaith nonprofit recently sponsored a voluntary firearm surrender event. It’s part of a national project that transforms donated guns into garden tools. Read more about the project at VPM.org! Plus: Here's what you should know about the IV fluid shortage.
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    6 mins
  • BizSense Beat: October 4, 2024

    BizSense Beat: October 4, 2024
    Oct 5 2024
    A potential legal battle appears to be brewing between VCU Health and the City of Richmond over real estate tax payments stemming from a failed downtown development; It looks like the show will go on after all for Virginia Repertory Theatre; and one of the region’s biggest restaurant groups is going back for seconds in Hanover.
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    5 mins
  • 10/4/24 - Elections coverage galore!

    10/4/24 - Elections coverage galore!
    Oct 4 2024
    PLUS: Results from the first Irvo Otieno trial; GRTC expansion plans; how some are helping after Helene; free meals at Rockingham schools; and VCU Health eyes downtown Altria property. P.S. – The ports strike is over!
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    10 mins
  • 10/03/24: Chesterfield spent about $5M on school security

    10/03/24: Chesterfield spent about $5M on school security
    Oct 3 2024
    Plus: A complaint over discrimination at UVA; Richmond TV royalty; the ongoing port strike; and WJCC superintendent retires. P.S.: Looking for coverage of last night's debates? We have Virginia's 7th ready for you: Derrick Anderson–Eugene Vindman 7th District debate light on details
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    5 mins
  • 10/2/24 - President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for parts of SWVA

    10/2/24 - President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for parts of SWVA
    Oct 2 2024
    Plus: New school accreditation numbers are in for Virginia; learn about a spooky new artifact at the Poe Museum; and other Central Virginia news.
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    7 mins