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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan. 9, 2024:
Virginia oyster harvest hits milestone
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
During the 2022-'23 season, harvesters gathered about 700,000 bushels — the most in 35 years, according to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.
“It is huge,” said Mike Hutt, executive director of the Virginia Marine Products Board. “It's not where we were back in the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, and early ’60s, but Virginia is back in the oyster business.”
Pamunkey Tribe submits latest Norfolk casino plans to city
Reported by WHRO News’ Ryan Murphy
City officials objected to a two-phase proposal from the Pamunkey Tribe last year that would have delayed the hotel and other resort elements for at least a couple of years.
In other news:
- Virginia lawmakers set to take up new Capitals, Wizards arena proposal (The Associated Press)
- 2 General Assembly special elections will bring Southside voters to the polls on Tuesday(Cardinal News)
- Floyd group fights to keep Virginia in effort to curb greenhouse gases (The Roanoke Times)*
In case you missed it:
- Richmond prioritizes ballpark, delays buying Sports Backers Stadium (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- VDOE creates Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness (12 on Your Side)
- A new, 85-acre park is coming to Northern Virginia (DCist/WAMU)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.