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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Dec. 11, 2023:
Freezing temps add pressure to Shenandoah Valley housing crisis
Reported by VPM News’ Henry Brannan
By Nov. 29, Lee was ~$750 behind on that month’s $1,500 rent to live in one of Staunton’s cheapest motels. “Normally, if I can come up with most of the money, they let it slide until next month,” He said. “Seems like I never get caught up.”
Healed bald eagle released in Chesapeake
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner
An injured bald eagle found just two months ago has been re-released with a clean bill of health. Being released so soon is rare, says the Wildlife Center of Virginia’s Ed Clark: “She definitely was ready to go.”
In other news:
- New Richmond delegate calls for locks on handguns (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Free menstrual supplies at school are required by Virginia law. Compliance can be a challenge. (Cardinal News)
- UCW-UVA again calls on the university to cut the checks (C-Ville Weekly)
In case you missed it:
- Richmond Ballet’s new artistic director, Ma Cong, has been prepping for the role since he was child. (Style Weekly)
- Atlantic Union to pay $6M to settle CFPB overdraft claims (Richmond BizSense)*
- Police say Charlottesville City Schools never reported alleged sexual assault, broke Virginia law (The Daily Progress)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
