The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.
Listeners can subscribe through NPR One, Apple Podcasts, Megaphone, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Feb. 27, 2024:
Nonprofits work to address secondary effects of poverty
Reported by VPM News’ Keyris Manzanares
Research stretching back to the 1960s shows that trying to survive on income below the poverty level can result in stress, anxiety and social isolation.
A sailor recently based in Hampton Roads charged with espionage
Reported by WHRO News’ Steve Walsh
Chief Petty Officer Bryce Pedicini is in San Diego awaiting court martial on 21 counts related to espionage and mishandling of classified information. This is the third espionage case the Navy's brought in the past year.
In other news:
- A stack of gun laws are headed to Youngkin's desk, dozens of vetoes are expected (Staunton News Leader)*
- The sequel to the award-winning environmental documentary, “Headwaters Down,” journeys deeply and widely (Style Weekly)
In case you missed it:
- Virginia is the only state whose attorney general’s office includes an animal law unit (Cardinal News)
- Conceptual plan shows 13 data centers on 622-acre Sandston site (Henrico Citizen)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
